Glasgow Inspection ordinance (§ 700.270)
Chapter 700: Water and Sewer · Article IV. Sewer Regulations
In short: A private sewage disposal permit isn't effective until the Superintendent is satisfied with the finished installation. The Superintendent may inspect at any stage, and the applicant must give notice when work is ready for final inspection, before any underground parts are covered. Inspection must occur within 24 hours of notice.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. He/she shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the Superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
Official source: City of Glasgow official Code of Ordinances (online), § 700.270
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.