Jackson County sets the septic rules
Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. A county that writes there are no transfer requirements, and a variance board.
- Who permits septic systems
- Jackson County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, 1715 Lansing Ave, Jackson
- Inspection at sale
- The county says it has no such rule
- Permit steps
- Application with a 10-digit parcel number and grid drawing; sanitarian soil evaluation (backhoe and operator on site); permit issued by the sanitarian; a licensed installer; inspection before completion; check with the township about municipal sewer first.