                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITIONS (§ 59.1-310.7)

As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

&#8220;Authorized septic system inspector&#8221; means a person who possesses
the qualifications required by the provisions of this chapter.

&#8220;Inspection&#8221; means an examination of a septic system that is
requested by a lending institution, real estate licensee, prospective homebuyer,
or other impacted party as a condition of sale, refinancing, or transfer of
title and that meets the minimum requirements in subsection B of § 59.1-310.9.

&#8220;Person&#8221; means an individual, partnership, corporation, association,
or other entity.

&#8220;Readily accessible&#8221; means approachable or enterable for inspection
without the risk of damage to any property or alteration of the accessible
space, equipment, or opening.

&#8220;Septic system&#8221; means an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system
designed to manage, treat, and dispose of wastewater, which may consist of
septic tanks, collection piping, distribution devices, treatment units, pumps,
and either a dispersal field or an authorized discharge point.

HISTORY: 2001, c. 52; 2025, c. 103.