Environmental

Massachusetts Title 5 requires inspection of a property's septic system:

AOnly when the property is first sold
BWhen a property is sold, when there is a change in use, or when a building permit for expansion is issued✓ Correct
CEvery 5 years regardless of transactions
DOnly when the system shows signs of failure

Explanation

Massachusetts Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000) requires septic system inspection upon the sale of a property, change of use, expansion of use, or certain permit applications. The inspection report must be filed with the local Board of Health.

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