§ 3.901. General regulations.

(a)

Application. The regulations in this subtitle apply to any individual potable water system where plumbing fixtures are installed for human occupancy.

(b)

Authority of the Approving Authority. The approving authority shall administer, enforce, and interpret the provisions of this subtitle. The approving authority may adopt minimum standards for individual potable water supply and distribution systems in the implementation of this subtitle.

(c)

Pumps. Pumps shall be installed only in wells in accordance with COMAR requirements and in springs and cisterns.

(d)

Permits to Install Pumps. Only registered master plumbers, certified well drillers, or certified pump installers may apply for permits to install pumps.

(e)

Prohibited Systems. When the approving authority finds there to be insufficient lot area or yield for an adequate individual potable water supply system for the building or land use proposed, a building permit shall not be issued and an individual potable water supply system shall not be permitted. An individual potable water supply system serving existing structures for which an addition, alteration, or change in use is proposed, shall be determined by the approving authority as capable of handling existing and foreseeable increases in water demand. A susceptibility analysis to existing or potential sources of contamination and additional water quality tests may be required at the discretion of the approving authority.

(f)

Site Plans Required. Before a building permit is issued, a site plan shall be submitted to the approving authority that shall contain the following:

(1)

Detailed plans showing the location of the proposed structure to be served by the individual potable water supply system, and any existing or proposed structure within 30 feet of the property line.

(2)

Location of all existing and proposed wells and water lines on the property and within 100 feet of the property line.

(3)

Location of all existing and proposed septic systems, septic system reserve areas, building sewer lines, and public sewer facilities on the property and within 100 feet of the property line.

(4)

A minimum separation of 30 feet shall be maintained between a proposed structure and an existing water supply well.

(Ord. No. 81, 2006, § 1)