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Virginia House Bill 2671

House Bill 2671 will become law in Virginia, effective July 1, 2025. HB 2671 was passed in March of 2025. It establishes minimum standards that are applicable to inspections of Septic systems. This is important information for Homeowners, Sellers, prospective Buyers and Septic Inspectors to know.  Be well informed during your property purchase, property sale or refinance.

Below are highlights of the Bill's provisions:

1. "Inspection" means an examination of a septic system that is requested by a lending institution, Realtor, prospective homebuyer, or other impacted party as a condition of sale, refinancing, or transfer of title and that meets the minimum requirements of subsection C of § 59.1-310.9.
2. In order to use the title of "accredited septic system inspector" in connection with any real estate transaction, including refinancing, an applicant shall be accredited by the National Sanitation Foundation or an equivalent national accrediting organization, which accreditation shall include the passage of both a written and practical examination on the principles and practice of septic system inspections.
3. Only individuals who hold a valid onsite sewage system operator, onsite sewage system installer, or onsite soil evaluator license pursuant to Chapter 23 (§ 54.1-2300 et seq.) of Title 54.1 shall be authorized to perform a septic system inspection in connection with any real estate transaction, including refinancing.
4. After completing the Inspection, the Septic inspector has 10 business days to provide the inspection report.
5. There are minimum requirements for all Septic Tank and system inspections. Click here to read the full details of HB 2671 on Virginia's Legislative System website. 

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