Authorized septic system inspectors; scope of services and requirements for performance, etc.

The document structure was altered to include 'HOUSE SUBSTITUTE' headers, new page numbers, and extra spacing, while the actual legal text of the bill was preserved without substantive changes.

The document structure was changed from a final 'Enrolled' Act to a 'Substitute' draft, adding page numbers, committee headers, and draft status notices.

Changed the contract requirement from stating that pumping is optional to stating that a complete inspection requires pumping, but added a clause allowing the client to decline pumping if they choose.

Increased the maximum depth of surface material that can be removed to access septic components from 24 inches to 30 inches.

Added a requirement for the final inspection report to explicitly state whether the septic system is operating as intended.

Removed the specific warning text in the contract explaining that pumping can mask system problems and may be stressful on the system if recently pumped.