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What is NYC BC § 107.11.1.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for applicants when a public sanitary or combined sewer is unavailable or connection is infeasible. It mandates the submission of a certification from the Department of Environmental Protection or the applicant, along with a proposal for an on-site sewage disposal system. Applies to property owners needing alternative sewage solutions.

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107.11.1.2 Connection not feasible or not available.

BC § 107.11.1.2

Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available, or where connection thereto is not feasible, the applicant shall submit: 1. Department of Environmental Protection or applicant certification of unavailability or non-feasibility.

(i)A certification issued by the Department of Environmental Protection that a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available or that connection to an available sewer is not feasible. Such certification shall be on forms specified by such department (Department of Environmental Protection "house/site connection proposal application" or other form as specified in the rules of such department) or (ii) A certification submitted by the applicant to the Department of Environmental Protection that a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available or that connection thereto is not feasible, in such cases where the availability and feasibility of connection to a public sanitary or combined sewer are allowed to be certified by the applicant pursuant to the rules of such department. Such certification shall be on forms specified by such department (Department of Environmental Protection "house/site connection proposal application" or other form as specified in the rules of such department); and 2. On-site disposal. A proposal for the design and construction of a system for the on-site disposal of sewage conforming to the provisions of this code and other applicable laws and rules including but not limited to minimum required distances from lot lines or structures and subsoil conditions. Construction documents for such system shall be subject to the approval of the department.

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