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It is a common misconception that all homes must be inspected
prior to the sale of a home. There is no law requiring that a
home be inspected before it is sold. In most cases, an
inspection is required by the lending institution of the buyer. Real Estate Inspections are available from the Fairfield
Department of Health for a fee. A real estate inspection
performed by the Fairfield Department of Health may include:
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Inspection
of the household sewage treatment system. The system will
be inspected for indication that the system is working properly,
in compliance with current regulations, and is not causing a
public health nuisance.
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Inspection of
the private water system (well). The well will be
inspected for compliance with current regulations. A
water sample will be collected for bacterial analysis (Total
Coliform and E. Coli bacteria). A nitrate strip test
will also be performed to determine the approximate
concentration of nitrates/nitrites in the water.
Current Real Estate/Property Transfer Inspection Fees
| Inspection |
Fee | |
Inspection of sewage treatment system |
$100.00 |
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Inspection of private water system
(includes bacterial analysis of water sample) |
$43.00 |
| Inspection of both sewage
treatment system and private water system (includes
bacterial analysis of water sample) |
$143.00 |
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