Environmental
Pennsylvania's Sewage Facilities Act requires that on-lot sewage systems (septic systems) be:
AInspected and certified by the buyer's home inspector during the purchase inspection period
BDesigned, permitted, and installed to meet local and state sewage standards enforced by municipal sewage enforcement officers✓ Correct
CReplaced with public sewer connections within 10 years of installation
DInsured under Pennsylvania's Underground Storage Tank program
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) requires that on-lot sewage systems — septic tanks, mound systems, and alternative systems — be designed and installed according to standards enforced by local sewage enforcement officers (SEOs) appointed by municipalities. Before a permit is issued for new construction or replacement of a failed system, a site evaluation and soil percolation test are required.
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Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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