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Tri-County Health proposing remote-inspection pathway for septic contractors; county staff supports change

5801205 · September 15, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners heard that Tri-County Health is moving toward allowing qualified septic contractors to use phone video and remote inspections under new guidelines that would shorten installation timelines, while preserving full inspections where homeowners self-install.

County health and planning staff updated commissioners Sept. 15 on a proposed change by Tri-County Health to streamline on-site septic inspections. Under the proposal, licensed, qualified contractors would be authorized to record in-progress work with video and submit inspection evidence remotely, reducing the need for multiple in-person inspections for every stage.

Staff said the program would require contractors to meet…

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