(a) An emergency repair may be made to an OSSF providing that the repair:
- (1) is made for the abatement of an immediate, serious and dangerous health hazard; and
- (2) does not constitute an alteration of that OSSF system's planning materials and function.
- (b) Emergency repairs include tasks such as replacing tank lids, replacing inlet and outlet devices, and repairing solid lines. Such repairs must meet criteria established in this chapter.
- (c) The installer shall notify the permitting authority, in writing, within 72 hours after starting the emergency repairs. The notice must include a detailed description of the methods and materials used in the repair.
- (d) An inspection of the emergency repairs may be required at the discretion of the permitting authority.
Source Note:The provisions of this §285.35 adopted to be effective February 5, 1997, 22 TexReg 1114; amended to be effective June 13, 2001, 26 TexReg 4115.