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station, sewer line, water well and location of septic alarm in residence. Source: ordinance No. 210 Effective Date; 5-4-78 2. Annual Inspection: within twelve (12) mo nths o f the effective dat e o f this Sectio n, and at least o nce between March 1 and June 30 o f each succeeding yea r; the inspectio n manh o le and the inspectio n pipe o f every sewage tank and ho lding tank shall be ope ned an d the depth o ftfa e scum an d sludge acc umula ted in the tank shall be measu red. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to monitor the condition of the ISTS serving the property on a regular basis and assure that the ISTS is functioning properly. Whenever existing sewage tanks are not provided with inspection pipes, the owner of said tank shall install same within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Section. At the same time that the septic tank is opened for inspection, each distribution box shall be opened and any accumulated solids shall be placed in the septic tank for treatment. Source: Ordinance No. 218 Effective Date: 2-1-79 3. Regular Pumping: Sewage tanks and/or holding tanks shall be regularly pumped of septage as provided-by this Section. 4. Owner's Records: Full and accurate records shall be kept on the property which records shall list the date of every sewage tank or holding tank pumping, the contractor responsible for the pumping and the gallons removed, the date and nature of all system repairs or alterations occurring after the effective date of this Section, and shall include copies of the most recent City Inspection Report classifying the operation of the sys tem ISTS. E. Sewage Tank and Holding Tank Pumping. It is unlawful for any person to pump or remove any septage (liquids or solids) from any sewage tank or holding tank without complying with the requirements of this Section. 1. Required Pumping: The owner of each sewage tank or holding tank shall cause said tank to be pumped for the removal of septage when required by one or more of the following provisions: (a) Sludge buildup: Sewage tanks shall be pumped whenever measurement of the tank indicates that the top of the sludge layer in the tank or any compartment thereof is less than 12 inches below the bottom of the outlet device or the floating solids layer is less than 3 inches from the bottom of the outlet device. (b) Maintenance Pumping: No sewage tank shall remain in service without being pumped at least once every three years, whether or not measurement indicates a sludge buildup. Each existing septic tank shall be pumped at least once within 36 months of the effective date of this Section and thereafter at least once within 36 months of each succeeding pumping. In order to be considered a maintenance pumpout, the manhole or cover section (20 inch diameter Page 16 of 22