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Compliance Inspections for Existing Subsurface Sewage Minnesota Treatment Systems Pollution Control Water Quality/Wastewater#4.30 •September 2008 Agency his fact sheet provides information Both documents must include a signed, for homeowners and realtors on certified statement stating the person Compliance Inspections for existing conducting the inspection completed the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System work in accordance with applicable (SSTS). regulations. What is a compliance Is a disclosure the same as a inspection? compliance inspection? A compliance inspection is an evaluation, No.A septic system disclosure is different investigation, inspection or other such than a compliance inspection.A disclosure process conducted for the purpose of describes,to the best of the property issuing a Certificate of Compliance(COC) owner's knowledge,the location of a SSTS or Notice of Non-compliance(NON). on the property and what condition it is in. A compliance inspection is conducted by a What are a COC and a NON? specifically trained and licensed individual to determine if the SSTS is in compliance The COC certifies a system is in with state regulations.A disclosure is not a compliance with state requirements at the compliance inspection and cannot be used time of the inspection.The COC does not as a substitute. guarantee future hydraulic performance, especially if the use changes or the flow increases over the amounts used by the When are compliance current occupants. inspections required? For an existing SSTS,the COC is valid for While state law does not require an three years from the date of issuance. inspection at property transfer,many Local Government Units(LGUs)have ordinances The NON gives notice a system fails to be requiring this. LGUs are Counties, in compliance with state requirements at Townships,and Cities. the time of inspection.There are two types The LGU may also require a compliance of failing designations,an Imminent Threat to Public Health or Safety and a Failing to inspection when complaints are received, Protect Ground water.The NON must also as part of area surveys,or for lot splits. indicate the time frame for upgrade,repair, Compliance inspections can also be or replacement as set in the local required upon request by the purchaser of a ordinance. property,the mortgage lender,or real estate agent. wq-wwists4-30 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency • 520 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155-4194 • www.pca.state.mn.us 651-296-6300 • 800-657-3864 • TTY 651-282-5332 or 800-657-3864 • Available in alternative formats