Sec. 3. (a) This section applies only to residential septic systems that are installed after July 1, 1996, and that use a raiser that is more than six (6) inches in diameter and opens to ground level.
(b) Each opening to an underground tank of a residential septic system that allows access from ground level must be covered with a lid or top that is securely fastened.
(c) Below a residential septic system's lid or top described in subsection (b), the tank of the residential septic system must have a cap or plug.
(d) A person who installs a residential septic system after June 30, 1996, commits a Class B infraction if the residential septic system does not meet the requirements of this section.
(e) Each local health department established within a county under IC 16-20-2-2 shall enforce this section in the county.
As added by P.L.150-1996, SEC.2.
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