Cesspools no longer meet state requirements. Instead, septic systems must be installed. This requires the submission of an Individual Wastewater System Design done by an engineer. Septic system plan approval may take one month. When the Health Department finally sends the application back to the Building Department, it is sent to the Engineering Division.
Engineering reviews flood problems, drainage, and easements.
This requires just about three days. When Engineering kicks it back to the Building Division, the true scrutiny begins. The Building Division subjects the application to a thorough review of the proposed structure. This can take a few days or even weeks while they check footings, foundations, framing materials, and architectural details. When the Building Division gives approval, they will call you to come and get the permit and pay the fee.