Los Angeles County sets the septic rules
The city doesn't issue septic permits or set the sale-inspection and installer rules, because the county health department handles all three. Public Health reviews septic plans for unincorporated areas plus Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita..
- Who permits septic systems
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Onsite Wastewater Treatment Program, 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park; (626) 430-5380. Serves unincorporated areas and 16 LAMP cities (Agoura Hills, Bradbury, Duarte, Glendora, Hidden Hills, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Verne, Lomita, Lancaster, Palmdale, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Clarita). Field offices in Lancaster, (661) 471-4842, Santa Clarita and Calabasas.
- Inspection at sale
- The county says it has no such rule
- Permit steps
- Submit plans to any onsite wastewater field office or the Baldwin Park headquarters with a feasibility report by a Qualified Professional (California Professional Geologist, Certified Engineering Geologist, Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Soil or Geotechnical Engineer, or an REHS not employed by the county). The county issues a status notice within 20 business days; after approval, the local Building and Safety department issues the building permit. Applies to domestic systems under 10,000 gallons per day submitted on or after Nov 1, 2018. Connection to public sewer is required if it lies within 200 feet of the building.