Chapter 13.10
DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND REPAIR
OF DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Sections:
13.10.060 Mobile home and recreational vehicle park inspection fee.
13.10.070 Where private sewage disposal systems required.
13.10.080 Private sewage disposal systems.
13.10.100 Installation and alteration.
13.10.130 Maintenance of system.
13.10.010 Definitions.
Certain words and phrases in this chapter, unless otherwise clearly indicated by their context, are defined in KMC 13.05.010. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.010).]
13.10.020 Chapter not retroactive.
Repealed by Ord. 23-0585. [Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.020).]
13.10.030 Designer’s certificate.
Repealed by Ord. 23-0585. [Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.030).]
13.10.040 Installer’s certificate.
Repealed by Ord. 23-0585. [Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.040).]
13.10.050 Permits.
A. It is unlawful to construct, install, repair or alter a sewage disposal system without a permit. Such permit shall be posted on the building or premises where the work permitted is being done, before the work is begun, and unless revoked shall not be removed until such work has been finally approved by the director of public health.
B. The fee for a sewage disposal system permit shall be per the most recent fee schedule approved by King County.
C. Application for a sewage disposal system permit shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the public health department. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.050).]
13.10.060 Mobile home and recreational vehicle park inspection fee.
An annual fee shall be charged by the public health department for inspection of mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks, based on the most current fee schedule approved by King County. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.055).]
13.10.070 Where private sewage disposal systems required.
Every plumbing fixture and every sanitary drainage system not connected to a public sewer, or not required by law to be connected to a public sewer, shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.060).]
13.10.080 Private sewage disposal systems.
A. No new on-site sewage systems shall be allowed within the City unless otherwise approved by the city manager and in accordance with King County Code. The city manager may approve installation of new on-site sewage systems in the following cases:
1. Connection to the public sanitary sewer system is determined unfeasible by the city manager.
2. Connection to the public sanitary sewer system would pose a greater long-term harm to sensitive areas as opposed to an on-site sewage system.
3. Public sanitary sewer system is located at the distance greater than noted in KMC 13.05.020.
4. At the sole discretion of the city manager, an on-site sewage system would be in the interest of the public’s welfare.
5. See King County Code 13.24.136 for additional requirements. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.070).]
13.10.090 Design of systems.
Sewage disposal systems shall be designed and approved in accordance with rules and regulations of the public health department. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.080).]
13.10.100 Installation and alteration.
Installation and alterations of sewage disposal systems shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the public health department. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.090).]
13.10.110 Inspection.
Sewage disposal systems shall be inspected in accordance with the rules and regulations of the public health department. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.100).]
13.10.120 Approval or disapproval of system – Notice
Repealed by Ord. 23-0585. [Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.110).]
13.10.130 Maintenance of system.
All on-site sewage systems shall be maintained in accordance with this chapter and the rules and regulations of the public health department. No on-site sewage system shall be used which directly or indirectly discharges upon the surface of the ground or into any waters within the City. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.120).]
13.10.140 Sewage disposal technical advisory committee.
Repealed by Ord. 23-0585. [Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.130).]
13.10.150 Enforcement.
The director of public health is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder pursuant to King County Code Title 23 or the city manager may enforce the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.20 KMC. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.140).]
13.10.160 Severability.
Should any part of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder. [Ord. 23-0585 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 98-0023 §§ 1, 2 (KCC 13.08.150).]