Permit to Use an Apparatus for the Treatment of Sewage - Shire of Capel - Western Australia

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to use an apparatus for the treatment of sewage after it has been constructed or installed. A sewerage apparatus includes septic tanks, aerobic treatment units, compost toilets and any other apparatus used for the treatment of sewage.

When the construction or installation of a sewage apparatus is complete, the Council must be notified. An environmental health officer will inspect the apparatus to make sure it conforms to health and safety regulations. If the environmental health officer is not satisfied with the inspection, then they will advise you to complete the necessary works and arrange for a further inspection. This work must be completed within a prescribed time frame.

Prior to the inspection by the environmental health officer, you must fill the apparatus to overflow level with clean water 24 hours before the inspection, and also ensure that all drains, fixtures and fittings are visible.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Your apparatus will be eligible for a permit if:

  • the inspection confirms that it meets relevant standards and regulatory requirements
  • you have paid the permit fee.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Licence All $118.00

Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Act(s) name

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Health (Treatment of Sewage and Disposal of Effluent and Liquid Waste) Regulations 1974 Western Australia

Local law(s) name

Health Local Laws 2000

Administering agency

Shire of Capel

Contact details

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