Do minor home repairs trigger a review or possible upgrade of the septic system?
No. Section 15.18.050C of the draft Code specifically exempts minor home repairs which do not increase the volume of wastewater. Back To FAQ List Does the septic system have to be reviewed & possibly upgraded when the house is added onto or remodeled? When remodeling, without increasing habitable area, but adding plumbing fixtures, all you need to do is provide a letter stating that the System has been inspected within the past year and is functioning properly & there will be no increase in wastewater flow. Back To FAQ List Why is square footage the standard for determining which Class an addition or remodel will fall into rather than the number of faucets or other plumbing fixtures? The practice of using square footage for determining the Class of septic system required for an addition is common in California. More square footage of living area increases the potential for more people to inhabit (or occupy) the dwelling thereby increasing the potential of generating more wastewater. Ba
