Frequently Asked Questions
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I Want To Construct A Pool/Addition/Shed Or Garage On My Property That Is Served By An On-Side Sewage Disposal System; What Must I Do?
Section 19-13-B100a of the Public Health Code requires that a CODE COMPLIANT AREA remain available on the same lot as the structure served; and, that conforms to the requirements concerning leaching area, system spread, and separating distances of the regulations and Technical Standards in effect at the time of application. The calculation of the system area required may be derived from existing soil test data for the original system, if available. If this is not available, the applicant must arrange for soil tests to be conducted.
What Is A Code Compliant Area?
This is an area of suitable soil, which may include the existing leachfield but excluding any requirement for a 100% reserve area, meeting the separating distance, minimum leaching system spread and minimum required leaching area requirements necessary to adequately disperse the proposed sewage flow into the surrounding, naturally occurring soil. These requirements must conform to the regulations and Technical Standards in effect at the time of application.