12VAC5-635-90: Permits for rainwater harvesting systems; general

A. No person may install, alter, or rehabilitate or allow the installation, alteration, or rehabilitation of a rainwater harvesting system intended for Tier 4 end use without a written construction permit from the commissioner.

B. Unless suspended or revoked pursuant to 12VAC5-635-190, a construction permit for a Tier 4 rainwater harvesting system shall be valid for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance.

C. An owner may install and operate a rainwater harvesting system intended for Tier 1, 2, or 3 end use without a permit. The owner of a Tier 1, 2, or 3 end use rainwater harvesting system shall file a registration form with the department within 30 calendar days of the following:

1. Installing a rainwater harvesting system; or

2. The permanent discontinuation of use of a rainwater harvesting system such that harvested rainwater is not used for any purpose.