contamination of groundwater. Septic tank residuals shall be pumped whenever necessary to assume the proper operation of the system to meet these standards, and the septic system shall be reused or disposed of in a manner that does not present significant risk to human health, surface water or groundwater.
(6) Variances . The procedures for applying for a variance are provided in Article Q Procedures & Administration.
e. Maintenance
(1) General Standards for Maintenance . The following maintenance standards shall apply to SCMs as follows:
A. Function of SMCs as Intended . The owner of each SCM installed pursuant to this section shall maintain and operate it so as to preserve and continue its function in controlling stormwater quality and quantity at the degree or amount of function for which the SCM was designed.
B. Annual Maintenance, Inspection & Report . The following maintenance inspections and reports are required:
i. Inspection Report . The person responsible for maintenance of any SCM installed pursuant to this section shall submit to the Stormwater Administrator an inspection report from a qualified registered North Carolina professional engineer, surveyor, or landscape architect service only in their area of competence. The inspection report shall contain all of the following:
1. The name and address of the landowner.
2. The recorded book and page number of the lot of each SCM.
3. A statement that an inspection was made of all SCMs.
4. The date the inspection was made.
5. SCM Performance . A statement that all inspected SCMs are performing properly and are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the approved maintenance agreement required by this section.
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