Genesee County sets the septic rules
Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. A winter installation moratorium from December 15 to April 15.
- Who permits septic systems
- Genesee County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, Flint
- Inspection at sale
- No rule found in the county's published code
- Permit steps
- Perc test (Part A, valid 5 years; owner supplies backhoe and operator), then septic permit (Part C) with a scaled site plan; permit valid 1 year; health department inspects before backfilling; certificate of inspection before occupancy.