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Code of Virginia
Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce
Chapter 24.2. Septic System Inspectors
7/6/2025

§ 59.1-310.7. Definitions.

As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

"Authorized septic system inspector" means a person who possesses the qualifications required by the provisions of this chapter.

"Inspection" means an examination of a septic system that is requested by a lending institution, real estate licensee, prospective homebuyer, or other impacted party as a condition of sale, refinancing, or transfer of title and that meets the minimum requirements in subsection B of § 59.1-310.9.

"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity.

"Readily accessible" means approachable or enterable for inspection without the risk of damage to any property or alteration of the accessible space, equipment, or opening.

"Septic system" means an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system designed to manage, treat, and dispose of wastewater, which may consist of septic tanks, collection piping, distribution devices, treatment units, pumps, and either a dispersal field or an authorized discharge point.

2001, c. 52; 2025, c. 103.

The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.