A designer is responsible for:
- Submitting designs that meet the requirement of the Building Code
- Knowing the regulations as they apply to on-site sewage systems and their designs
- Guiding clients through the building permit process as it applies to sewage systems
- Designing the system that works best for the site and any constraints the site may have
- Providing documentation that is sufficiently detailed to permit the design to be assessed for compliance with the Building Code
- Only taking the role of a designer pertaining to work which he/she is qualified for
- Obtaining and maintaining appropriate licensing/qualifications through the Building and Development Branch, Professional Engineers Act or Ontario Association of Architects
It is the Designer’s responsibility to make sure that the designed on-site system meets the requirements of the Ontario Building Code. The Regulator must approve any change made to the design after a permit has been issued and before implementing the changes.