I am starting a new restaurant or expanding an existing restaurant in a non-sewered area. Do I need to submit engineering plans to the Health Department for the septic system?
If the site does not have an existing septic system, plans must be submitted to the Health Department for review and approval prior to its installation. If a septic system exists, it must be evaluated by a licensed professional engineer as to whether it is adequate to handle the new or added flow. This evaluation must be reviewed by the Department and a determination will be made whether the system needs to be modified or expanded and plans need to be submitted. In addition, a permit must be obtained from the Bureau of Environmental Sanitation – Office of Food Protection.
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