FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — p. Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (09/14/2015)
FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — p. Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (09/14/2015).
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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part II — p. Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (09/14/2015)
p. Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (09/14/2015) i. Definition An Onsite Sewage Disposal System refers to wastewater systems designed to treat and dispose of effluent on the same Property that produces the wastewater. ii. Required Analysis and Reporting The Appraiser must note the deficiency of MPR or MPS and notify the Mortgagee if the Property is not served by an off-site sewer system and any living unit is not provided with an Onsite Sewage Disposal System adequate to dispose of all domestic wastes in a manner that will not create a nuisance, or in any way endanger the public health. The Appraiser must visually observe the Onsite Sewage Disposal System and its surrounding area. The Appraiser must require an inspection to ensure that the system is in proper working order if there are readily observable signs of system failure. The Appraiser must report on the availability of public sewer to the site. The Appraiser must note the deficiency of MPR or MPS and notify the Mortgagee if the Appraiser has evidence that the Onsite Sewage Disposal System is not sufficient. 4. Valuation and Reporting Protocols