W. Va. Code R. § 64-9-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-9-6 - Inspections
6.1. The director may make, as many inspections as are necessary during the construction, installation, modification, or operation of sewer systems to determine compliance with the applicable provisions of this rule.
6.2. The owner or occupant of a dwelling, establishment, or land where a sewer system is located shall provide the director access to all parts of the property for the purpose of making the inspection.
6.3. No sewer system shall be used or placed into operation until the system installation has been approved in writing by the director.
6.4. No part of any sewer system utilizing soil absorption disposal of effluent shall be covered until the system installation has been approved in writing by the director. Any part of the system that is covered prior to approval shall be uncovered upon oral or written order of the director.
6.5. In addition to making inspections or causing inspections to be made of a sewer system, the director may collect or cause to be collected samples of sewage and effluent from the system, or conduct or cause to be conducted, such tests as are necessary and proper to insure that the system is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this rule.
6.6. If the director finds that the construction, installation, extension, alteration, or operation of a sewer system is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this rule, the director may issue an order for the corrections to be made. The order shall be issued in writing to the owner of the sewer system and the order shall be effective immediately.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-9-6