Before Use and Occupancy of all newly constructed and some renovated properties certain approval and permits must be obtained from the County.

The Division of Water and Sewer has designed a system to monitor the installation of water and sewer tie-in into County underground piping to verify that Harford County specifications for these utilities are followed. After all building is complete and the final grade and seeding (at lease five (5) feet around water and sewer utilities) has been done, the builder/contractor must call Division of Water and Sewer in Abingdon, 410-612-1612, to request an inspection for Use and Occupancy.

Information you will need for a Use & Occupancy

According to the County's Rules and Regulations, the inspection is done within a forty-eight (48) hour period.

The inspector looks at the sewer cleanout pipe; Is it straight? Is it dry and clean? Are there any obstructions through the sweep? Does it have a metal cap and hub?

The inspector looks at the water curb box; Is it straight? and clean? There must be easy access to insert the key to turn the valve off or on.

The inspector checks the meter yoke and fittings. The 3/4" conduit to house the water meter wiring (to read the meter) should be installed from the water meter to the outside front of the building or two (2) feet from the front wall on the side of the building.

When the utilities meet Harford County Specifications, a water meter will be installed and the remote reading wire run to the outside where an electronic reader will be installed. Only at this time, when Harford County Specifications have been completed, will the Use and Occupancy Permit be issued.

For the first inspection there is no charge. If the inspector makes a second visit, there is a $19 charge. For additional inspections, the charge is $37.

Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: 410-612-1612