New septic tank law?
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NorthBeachPerso
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Maybe. If the tank was failing or additional bedrooms had been added to the house (1000 gallons is indicated for a 3/4 bedroom house in most cases) then it might have been required to be replaced.
My guess is that the original was failing or marginal. Why it got upsized I can't hazard a guess.
My guess is that the original was failing or marginal. Why it got upsized I can't hazard a guess.
frequentflier
happy to be living
What county?
Calvert
The house size has not changed, still a 3 bedroom. He did mention the original tank is under the house. Maybe that's the code violation.
NorthBeachPerso
Honorary SMIB
That still sounds strange. Usually if something is permitted when built/installed then it's grandfathered in when the Code changes until major rehabilitation is required.
Looking though Maryland septic tank laws, i see a new law taking effect on June 1, 2026.
It requires a septic tank inspection before a deed transfer.
My 48yr old 1000 gal tank has one chamber.
Current law requires two chambers. Don't know when that started.
I can't figure out how to post a pdf file of the law.
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LightRoasted
If I may ...
For your consideration ...
Here ya go.
Here ya go.
That requires "inspected", "pumped out", and "fixed" but I don't see anything about the BAT tank sewage treatment systems being required. I do know that BAT tank systems are required if you are awarded grant money from Dep Health to replace a failed system, but I don't see anything in that link about that.
Need to find the right bill - SB165 was deemed dead on 4/13/26 https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1925819
LightRoasted
If I may ...
Yet there is no indication that it passed and was signed, matter of fact BillTrack 50 shows it died last April and I cannot find a 2026 bill on the matter save the dead SB165.
Can't find it in Gov Moore's signed legislation either - https://governor.maryland.gov/news/Pages/bill-signings.aspx
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TPD
the poor dad
Another law that makes housing unaffordable.
I learned last night at a political event that the politicians wanted to make childcare more affordable in Maryland so they passed a law that states a tenant can open a childcare business in the home they are renting, and the landlord cannot do anything about it, including evicting them for said business or raising the rent. This crazy crap from the Dems has to stop! They do not believe in personal property rights.
I learned last night at a political event that the politicians wanted to make childcare more affordable in Maryland so they passed a law that states a tenant can open a childcare business in the home they are renting, and the landlord cannot do anything about it, including evicting them for said business or raising the rent. This crazy crap from the Dems has to stop! They do not believe in personal property rights.