(a) Any person performing any work pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall notify the Department when the work will be ready for inspection and shall specify in such notification the location of the premises by address and the permit number issued pursuant to CCC 13.04.040.

(b) On any request for inspection 48 hours’ notice plus Saturday, Sunday and holidays from the date and time of the request for inspection may be required by the Department.

(c) If the Department finds the work performed or materials used not in accordance with the permit, this chapter, and rules and regulations and the County “Standard Plans and Specifications” for side sewer construction as amended, the person doing the work and the owner of the premises shall be notified by posting a notice on or near the permit card. Such posted notice shall be all the notice that is required to be given of the defects in the work or the materials found in such inspection.

(d) The inspection shall include a visual inspection to determine that the side sewer is of tight construction and does not allow infiltration or exfiltration of water; additional pressure testing may occur at the discretion of the Director. If the County Inspector finds that the work and materials used are in accord with this section and the side sewer inspection is satisfactory, approval shall be granted. Upon such approval the trench or sewer within the street area shall be filled or covered in such a manner that no significant settlement shall occur for a period of one year. During this time the filled trench or sewer may be inspected by the County Inspector who may order its refilling if at any time it is found that significant settlement has occurred, or that because of defective workmanship or material used, the work is otherwise unsatisfactory.

(e) If the permittee is an authorized side sewer contractor, either the contractor or a competent representative shall be on the premises whenever so directed to meet the inspector. A property owner shall also meet the inspector at a mutually convenient time during regular hours of business when requested.

(f) No trench shall be filled nor any sewer or drain covered until the work has been inspected and approved by the County Inspector, and his approval noted on the card posted on the job site.

(g) The County Inspector or other County official or employees of the County, bearing proper credentials and identification, may with the consent of the occupant or with the consent of the owner of unoccupied premises or pursuant to a lawfully issued warrant, enter upon any and all premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling and testing of sewers and sewage waste in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(h) The County Inspector or other County official or employees of the County, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the County holds a duly negotiated easement agreement for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if only on the easement, shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement agreement pertaining to the private property involved.

(a) The Director is authorized to post notice on public or private property at or abutting the scene of any violation of this chapter, calling for the terms of this chapter to be complied with, and the notice may require the work to cease if necessary.

(b) It is unlawful for anyone to remove, mutilate, destroy, or conceal any notice issued or posted by the Director or the County Inspector pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any penalties provided for such violation, be liable for any expense, loss or damage occasioned thereby to the County.

(d) Violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter or submit an action plan within 30 days of receipt of violation notice shall subject the offender to a fine of $100 each day that any violations or failure to comply exists after 30 days of receipt. Charges to be applied as a lien on the property until work as complete to the satisfaction of the Director as addressed in the violation notice.

(e) If a citation, notice, or order was issued in error, or if penalties were assessed in error, the Director may adjust the penalties assessed. The Director shall document the circumstances under which a decision was made to adjust penalties and such a statement shall become public record unless privileged.