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Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-221-416

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

All ATS installed are subject to the following requirements:

(1) A technician certified by the manufacturer shall install or personally supervise the installation of each ATS and associated field lines. Once an ATS is installed pursuant to § 68-221-415 and this section, the owner of the property shall perpetually operate and maintain it properly. This requirement shall run with the land and be binding upon all future owners of the property. A technician certified by the manufacturer shall perform this operation and maintenance on the ATS;

(2) Routine operation and maintenance shall be performed at three-month intervals;

(3) The manufacturer shall execute a four-year operation and maintenance contract with the owner of each ATS sold and installed. The costs of such contract shall be included in the original price of the installed ATS. The contract shall require that the manufacturer provide the following services, unless the damage or failure is caused by abuse by the homeowner or a third party outside the control of the manufacturer or technician:

(A) All manufacturer required or recommended mechanical and physical inspections and adjustments;

(B) The inspecting, repair, and cleaning or replacement of any filters or mechanical components, as required or as may be necessary;

(C) Service calls at request of owner to inspect, adjust, repair, or replace components;

(D) Any necessary repairs to the effluent disposal system associated with the ATS; and

(E) Measure the sludge and pump it out and properly dispose of it, when necessary; and

(4) All zoning requirements established for the parcel by the municipality or county government shall apply.

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