Environmental
Massachusetts Title 5 septic system regulations require a system to be inspected by a licensed inspector and the report filed with the local Board of Health within how many days before a property transfer?
A30 days
B60 days
C2 years✓ Correct
D5 years
Explanation
Massachusetts Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000) requires that a septic system inspection be conducted within 2 years before the sale of a property, and the report filed with the local Board of Health. In some cases (e.g., if the system was inspected recently), the timeline may be extended.
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