Who should prepare the plans for an area to be sewered?

The preparation of plans for an area to be sewered is primarily within the purview of a licensed professional engineer due to their extensive education and expertise in civil engineering, public works, and infrastructure design. Professional engineers have the necessary knowledge of hydraulic systems, soil mechanics, environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance to ensure that sewer plans are safe, efficient, and meet all relevant local, state, and federal requirements. They are trained to assess the physical and environmental characteristics of the area and to design systems that will function effectively while minimizing adverse effects on health and the environment.

While licensed plumbers, city planners, and contractors each play important roles in building and infrastructure projects, their focus differs from that of a professional engineer. Plumbers specialize in the installation and repair of plumbing systems and do not typically engage in the planning or design phase. City planners focus more on land use and community development rather than the technical aspects of sewer design. Contractors implement construction based on established plans but do not create the original engineering designs. Thus, the role of preparing the plans for an area to be sewered firmly lies with the licensed professional engineer.