R 299.2938 Plans and specifications; review by department.

Rule 38. (1) The department shall review plans and specifications for the construction or alteration of a sewerage system or portion thereof as soon as practicable on receipt to determine if the plans and specifications meet the minimum requirements specified in R 299.2936 and accepted design standards for wastewater facilities in this state. In making its review, the department shall consider design criteria as set forth in recommended standards for wastewater facilities and be assured that the sewerage system or portion thereof is designed to protect the public health and prevent unlawful pollution. (2) If the department determines that plans and specifications are incomplete or are inadequate, the department shall notify the owner or the owner’s authorized agent of the proposed sewerage system or portion thereof and may request the resubmittal thereof with appropriate corrections or additions. The director shall not grant an approval of plans and specifications until they are complete and are judged to be adequate by the department.