According to North Carolina regulations, inspections should be conducted in accordance with which legislative act?

The appropriate choice is based on the specific legislative framework governing septic inspections in North Carolina. Article 5 of Chapter 90A of the North Carolina General Statutes provides the legal framework and guidelines for the regulation and inspection of on-site wastewater systems, which includes septic systems. This set of statutes outlines the qualifications for inspectors, the procedures for inspections, and the standards to ensure environmental protection and public health.

The other legislative acts mentioned do address environmental matters or public health but are not specifically focused on the inspection and management of septic systems in the same manner as Article 5 of Chapter 90A. For instance, while the North Carolina Environmental Protection Act provides a broader overview of environmental regulations, it does not specifically detail the inspection processes for septic systems. Similarly, the On-Site Wastewater Management Act, while relevant to on-site wastewater systems, is incorporated within the framework of Article 5 of Chapter 90A, which is more comprehensive for inspectors. The Public Health Service Act primarily addresses health services at a federal level and does not pertain to specific state-level septic system inspections. Thus, Article 5 of Chapter 90A is the most applicable regulation for this context.