Fall River septic rules and Title 5 requirements

Fall River Code §34-131 requires a Board of Health permit before removal or transport of septic-tank, cesspool, or privy contents.

Pumping and records

14 days after pumping (state Title 5 baseline; confirm any local variation).

Title 5 and inspections

Apply state Title 5 for onsite systems; City Code §34-131 separately governs local removal and transport of sanitary waste.

Hauler permits

A Board of Health permit is required before removal or transport; renewals are also subject to a permit fee.

Published fees

The code directs the permit and renewal fee to Chapter A110; the current amount was not extracted.

Filing workflow

Obtain the Board of Health permit before conducting Fall River collection/transport activity.

Caveat or conflict

Local rule, form, fee, permit, or operating workflow was identified; confirm current project-specific requirements with the Board of Health.

TankPro summarizes public official sources for operational planning. This is not legal advice. Municipal rules and procedures can change. Confirm material decisions with the local Board of Health.