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What is NYC PC § 701.2.4?

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This section mandates the abandonment of private sewage disposal systems when public sewers become available. The owner is required to connect the building's house sewer to the public sewer within six months of notification from the relevant agency. Applies to building owners with private sewage systems in areas where public sewers are accessible.

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701.2.4 Where public sewers are made available to premises with private sewage disposal system.

PC § 701.2.4

When public sewers are made available to premises with individual on-site private disposal systems, such private sewage disposal system shall be abandoned in a manner prescribed by the commissioner, and the owner shall connect the building house sewer to the available public sewer within 6 months of the date of notification that the sewer has been accepted to receive flow by the agency or agencies having jurisdiction.

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