Building Regulations 2016
38Operation of on-site wastewater management systems
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38 Operation of on-site wastewater management systems
(1) A person must not install, use, operate or maintain, otherwise than in accordance with the Act, an on-site wastewater management system to treat wastewater.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.
(2) A person must not dilute wastewater to achieve compliance with any of the requirements of the Act in respect of the use of an on-site wastewater management system.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 15 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.