All plans for sewers and drains shall be submitted to the health officer for his approval before contracts are let for the construction of the same, and, in case he shall disapprove the same, such sewer and drains shall not be constructed unless, on appeal to the commissioner, he shall approve the same. The health officer has power, subject to the right of appeal herein provided, to stop the construction or use of drains and sewers which are not properly constructed or properly used, or which are not in accordance with plans previously approved and adopted.
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