4. The property owner of an owner-occupied, single-family 374

Inspection Fund Advisory Board · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

This civic agenda item concerns a proposed change in regulations for property owners maintaining their own performance-based treatment systems. Specifically, an owner-occupied, single-family residence owner may be approved to act as a maintenance entity for their own system. This requires written certification from the system manufacturer's approved representative that the owner has received training on proper installation and service. The maintenance service agreement must clearly state the owner's right to maintain their system and exemption from contractor registration for construction, maintenance, or repairs, though permitting requirements still apply. This item is currently under review. The work would involve training and certification for property owners, and potentially the supply of specific treatment systems. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers in the environmental and construction trades could benefit by engaging with system manufacturers and property owners early in this review process, before final regulations are set.