§ 22-202. Permits.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair a well in the county without first obtaining a permit from the health director. The permit shall be obtained by the well owner or his authorized agent. Unless otherwise specified in writing by the health department, permits shall become invalid 12 months from the date of issue if the construction has not been completed during that time period. When a permit has become invalid, the installation shall not be commenced or completed until a new permit has been obtained.

(b)

The location of any private well water supply in the county shall be approved by the health director before any construction activity on the lot is begun. Any site for a public well water supply shall be approved by any authorized representative of the division of health services.

(c)

No person shall allow permanent electrical service to a residence, place of business or place of public assembly upon construction, location, or relocation, until the official electrical inspector with jurisdiction as provided in G.S. 143-143.2 certifies to the electrical supplier that the required well completion has been obtained. Replacement wells are exempt from the above provision. Replacement wells must meet all other provisions of these regulations.

(d)

The well contractor shall not commence any drilling activity until the permit has been obtained.

(e)

The health director is authorized to revoke any permits issued pursuant to these regulations upon the determination that these regulations are not being fully complied with.

(f)

No residence, place of business, or place of public assembly shall be occupied, nor shall any well defined in these regulations be placed into use until the county health department has determined by inspection that the water supply well is in compliance with these regulations, and all conditions prescribed by the well permit have been met.

(g)

Unless otherwise specified in writing by the county health department, permits shall become invalid after 12 months from the date of issue if the construction has not been completed during that time period. When a permit has become invalid, the installation shall not be commenced or completed until a new permit has been obtained.

(h)

It shall be unlawful for any person to locate, construct, or repair any of the following wells in the county without a permit issued by the county health department:

(1)

Any water well or well system intended for private or semi-public domestic use.

(2)

Any well added to an existing system intended for private or semi-public domestic use.

(3)

Any well with a design deviation from the standards set forth herein.

(4)

Any monitoring wells.

(i)

The fee for a new well permit shall be established by the board of health and approved by the board of county commissioners and is payable to the county health department at the time the permit application is submitted. Fee includes the permit, location approval, necessary inspections, and the collection and bacteriological analysis of an official sample upon completion of the well and water supply system after chlorination.

(j)

It shall be the responsibility of the well owner or his agent to see that a permit is secured prior to the construction or repair of any well for which a permit is required.

(Ord. of 8-9-93, § IV; Amend. of 4-24-95)