LPI ISSUES & inspections

LPILPI ISSUES ISSUES

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Why is a site evaluation needed?Why is a site evaluation needed?To prevent contamination and health risksTo prevent contamination and health risks

Evaluates type of soilEvaluates type of soil

(drainage capabilities)(drainage capabilities) Keeps system away from Keeps system away from

wells, water bodies.wells, water bodies.

(setback requirements)(setback requirements) Keeps system away from Keeps system away from

the water table, ledge and the water table, ledge and other restrictive layersother restrictive layers

(separation distances)(separation distances)

Size of system– based on Size of system– based on soil type and # of soil type and # of bedrooms.bedrooms.

Determines what type of Determines what type of system is best for system is best for property. property.

HOW??

A site evaluation is needed for;A site evaluation is needed for;

All Newly DesignedAll Newly Designed

Subsurface sewage disposal systems

Pit privies

Holding tanks

IF THE STATE AND LOCAL IF THE STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING INSPECTOR PLUMBING INSPECTOR

APPROVAL BOX IS APPROVAL BOX IS CHECKEDCHECKED

DO NOT PERMIT IT, DO NOT PERMIT IT, SEND IT TO US FOR SEND IT TO US FOR

APPROVALAPPROVAL

The HHE-200 FormThe HHE-200 FormAll boxes on the first page are checkedAll boxes on the first page are checkedSigned by applicant or agentSigned by applicant or agent 3 measurements from 2 ref. points or 2 3 measurements from 2 ref. points or 2

measurements with a compass bearingmeasurements with a compass bearingAll setbacks are met if no variances are All setbacks are met if no variances are

asked forasked forPermit application, give applicants copy Permit application, give applicants copy

backback

Signed by applicant or agent

Signed/dated by SE

2 ref. points, 3 ties

2 Horizontal points with

Compass bearing

Permit labels

The label on the far left is the permanent record for the permit number, permittee’s name, date of issue and inspection, fee charged, and installer’s name.

PermittingPermitting

Permit labels

The center label is to be placed on the owner’s copy of the HHE-200 Form. It states that this has been permitted to install an onsite sewage disposal system.


Permit labels

The two smaller labels on the far right are to be placed on the Town and State copy of the HHE-200 Form, respectively. These copies serve as permanent records of the design, but not of any subsequent inspections.


PermittingPermittingVault PriviesVault Privies

Vault privies are permitted as Vault privies are permitted as “Alternative Toilets”.“Alternative Toilets”.

The LPI can prepare an The LPI can prepare an application for a vault privy by application for a vault privy by completing Page 1 of an HHE-200 completing Page 1 of an HHE-200 Form.Form.

Why does a holding tank need a site Why does a holding tank need a site evaluation but a vault privy doesn’t?evaluation but a vault privy doesn’t? Holding tanks receive gray water as well as solids – Holding tanks receive gray water as well as solids – Vault privies only receive solidsVault privies only receive solids

It has to be proven a property cannot It has to be proven a property cannot produce the passable soils or other issues produce the passable soils or other issues to retain a full system by a SE for a holding to retain a full system by a SE for a holding tank to be designedtank to be designed

Holding tanks are a last resort


Replacement Septic TanksReplacement Septic Tanks

If a replacement septic tank is If a replacement septic tank is being installed to serve an being installed to serve an existing non-engineered disposal existing non-engineered disposal area, and there are no alterations area, and there are no alterations proposed to the disposal area, no proposed to the disposal area, no soil test is needed.soil test is needed.

The LPI can prepare an The LPI can prepare an application for a replacement application for a replacement septic tank by completing Page 1 septic tank by completing Page 1 of an HHE-200 Form.of an HHE-200 Form.


Holding TanksHolding Tanks

Holding tanks require Holding tanks require an HHE-200 Form an HHE-200 Form and a completed and a completed holding tank pumper holding tank pumper agreement (HHE-233) agreement (HHE-233) with an owner and with an owner and municipality municipality statement.statement.

Entire system is located by…Entire system is located by…

Elevation Reference Point (vertical measurements)Elevation Reference Point (vertical measurements)

And the system ties which are:And the system ties which are:

3 measurements from 2 or more known horizontal reference point3 measurements from 2 or more known horizontal reference point

Or 2 reference point ties with compass bearings to 2 corners eachOr 2 reference point ties with compass bearings to 2 corners each

Elevation Reference PointElevation Reference PointERPERP

Usually a nail in a tree Usually a nail in a tree with a bright orange with a bright orange ribbonribbon

Easily visibleEasily visible Usually that point will Usually that point will

be 0 inches.be 0 inches. Anything below is a Anything below is a

negative #, above is a negative #, above is a positive #.positive #.

Elevation Reference points Elevation Reference points

Measurements to:Measurements to:

Bottom of bedBottom of bed

Top of pipeTop of pipe

Finish gradeFinish grade

Page 1-5, sec:111.7Page 1-5, sec:111.7Preparation for inspection.Preparation for inspection.THE INSTALLER SHALL:THE INSTALLER SHALL:

Arrange to enable the LPI to inspect all Arrange to enable the LPI to inspect all parts of the systemparts of the system

Have present the proper equipment for Have present the proper equipment for conducting the inspectionconducting the inspection

Furnish assistance as may be necessaryFurnish assistance as may be necessary

ContractorsContractors

Page 8-1: Section 803.1Page 8-1: Section 803.1

The installer of the system SHALL make The installer of the system SHALL make certain that the system and all its certain that the system and all its component parts are installed in component parts are installed in conformance with this code, the site conformance with this code, the site evaluator plan and any special design evaluator plan and any special design requirements required by this Departmentrequirements required by this Department

Notification requiredNotification required

LPI SHALL be notified at least 24 hours in LPI SHALL be notified at least 24 hours in advanceadvance

There is no time limit to inspect, use There is no time limit to inspect, use courtesy and inspect as soon as you can courtesy and inspect as soon as you can to not hold up the contractorto not hold up the contractor

How many inspections are How many inspections are required?required?

PERMITTING & INSPECTING SUBSURFACE PERMITTING & INSPECTING SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMSWASTEWATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

InspectionsInspections

The first inspection shall be made after site The first inspection shall be made after site preparation to confirm that:preparation to confirm that:

The disposal field is in the correct locationThe disposal field is in the correct location The vegetation has been cut and removed in the The vegetation has been cut and removed in the

disposal field areadisposal field area The area under the disposal field and fill extensions The area under the disposal field and fill extensions

has been scarifiedhas been scarified A transitional horizon has been establishedA transitional horizon has been established The erosion and sedimentation control measures are The erosion and sedimentation control measures are

in placein place Bottom of bed elevationBottom of bed elevation

ScarificationScarification

6-8 inches into original soil, footprint and 6-8 inches into original soil, footprint and fill extensionsfill extensions

Roto-tilled or teeth of a backhoeRoto-tilled or teeth of a backhoe

Transition horizonTransition horizon

A minimum of 4” of backfill material mixed A minimum of 4” of backfill material mixed into scarified soil by plowing, disking or into scarified soil by plowing, disking or roto-tillingroto-tilling

HHE-200 form design may require moreHHE-200 form design may require moreThis will be the bottom of the bed elevationThis will be the bottom of the bed elevation

The second inspection shall be The second inspection shall be made after installation of the made after installation of the

system componentssystem components

stone, pipes or proprietary devicesstone, pipes or proprietary devices tanks, hay, filter fabrictanks, hay, filter fabriccurtain drains, diversion ditchescurtain drains, diversion ditches

Inspection #2Inspection #2

Elevation for top of pipes or devicesElevation for top of pipes or devices Pipes or devices level, (2” within 100’)Pipes or devices level, (2” within 100’) Stone between ¾ & 21/2, or specified on design, Stone between ¾ & 21/2, or specified on design,

clean & at least 1” over pipeclean & at least 1” over pipe 2” compressed hay or a layer of filter fabric2” compressed hay or a layer of filter fabric Overlapping at least 6”Overlapping at least 6” Septic tank and “d” box levelSeptic tank and “d” box level Pipe pitch from house to tank ¼ per footPipe pitch from house to tank ¼ per foot Pipe pitch from tank to field 1/8 per footPipe pitch from tank to field 1/8 per foot

No stumps, large rocks in any part of the No stumps, large rocks in any part of the systemsystem

Correct backfill material, usually gravely Correct backfill material, usually gravely coarse sandcoarse sand

Minimum of 4 “ backfill over filter fabric-- Minimum of 4 “ backfill over filter fabric-- hay or devicehay or device

Minimum of 4” of loam over backfillMinimum of 4” of loam over backfillAny curtain drains or diversion ditchesAny curtain drains or diversion ditchesPumps/alarms workingPumps/alarms working

Curtain Drain Min. of 10 uphill of Curtain Drain Min. of 10 uphill of systemsystem

The LPI Inspects according to;The LPI Inspects according to;

The Rules & RegulationsThe Rules & Regulations ( subsurface / Internal)( subsurface / Internal)

The HHE-200 Form ( Septic Design Permit)The HHE-200 Form ( Septic Design Permit) The HHE-211 form ( Internal Plumbing Permit)The HHE-211 form ( Internal Plumbing Permit)

When inspecting a septic tankWhen inspecting a septic tank

Its not backwards—(inlet is higher then Its not backwards—(inlet is higher then outlet)outlet)

Bung hole is pluggedBung hole is pluggedLevelLevelThe inlet pipe is not against the baffleThe inlet pipe is not against the baffleBaffles are in placeBaffles are in place If filter is called for, it is installedIf filter is called for, it is installed

Pump stationPump station Is used if the disposal Is used if the disposal

field is higher then the field is higher then the tanktank

Must have an alarm on a Must have an alarm on a float switch connected to float switch connected to the inside of the dwellingthe inside of the dwelling

(visual and audible)(visual and audible)

With separate breakers With separate breakers then the pump circuitthen the pump circuit

This is not a legal pump stationThis is not a legal pump station

Pay attention to obvious signsPay attention to obvious signs

IS THERE STANDING

WATER ON TOP OF THE

SCARIFICATION?

DO YOU NOTICE A WELL CLOSER

THEN WHAT’S ON THE PLAN?

ENFORCEMENTENFORCEMENT

Page 1-5, sec:111.8Page 1-5, sec:111.8Covering of workCovering of work

No part of a system may be backfilled until it No part of a system may be backfilled until it has been inspected and approved.has been inspected and approved.

It It SHALLSHALL be uncovered at the discretion be uncovered at the discretion of the LPI and the expense and risk of the of the LPI and the expense and risk of the

homeownerhomeowner

Resolving violations - Resolving violations - complaintscomplaints

Investigate the situation Investigate the situation

Is it a true complaint?Is it a true complaint?Evaluate the problemEvaluate the problem

Talk to the owner, what can be done?Talk to the owner, what can be done?Document…………Write a letterDocument…………Write a letter Initiate corrective actionsInitiate corrective actions

INVESTIGATIVE NOTESINVESTIGATIVE NOTES

Inspection ObservationsInspection ObservationsDate, Time, LocationDate, Time, LocationParties presentParties presentResult of the inspectionResult of the inspectionPHOTOSPHOTOS Inspection form on page 15 of the Inspection form on page 15 of the

Enforcement manualEnforcement manual

CORRECTIVE ACTIONSCORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Issue an oral notice of violation

Issue a stop work order

Issue a written notice of violation

Violations of the rulesViolations of the rulesduring installationduring installation

Issue a compliance order to the Issue a compliance order to the responsible party/stop work orderresponsible party/stop work order

In coordination with the municipal In coordination with the municipal attorney or if cert. in 80K, pursue attorney or if cert. in 80K, pursue

resolution in courtresolution in court

Malfunctioning system violationsMalfunctioning system violationsWritten letter ordering repair / certifiedWritten letter ordering repair / certified

2nd written letter / certified2nd written letter / certified

Prepare and present all documentation to Municipal Prepare and present all documentation to Municipal officialsofficials

Serve abatement order signed by officials to Serve abatement order signed by officials to responsible partyresponsible party

In the event nothing is done, municipality may cause it to In the event nothing is done, municipality may cause it to be fixed and recovering costs through court / taxesbe fixed and recovering costs through court / taxes

The written violation should The written violation should include…include…

The violationThe violation

PenaltiesPenalties

Deadline date in which I shall be correctedDeadline date in which I shall be corrected

Right of entry:1) For the purpose of enforcing the rules.

2) Proper credentials

If denied, the LPI may seek an administrative Inspection Warrant

Administering violations requires

Public Relations

Assertiveness

Understanding

Determination

Patience

Page 1-1, sec: 100.6Page 1-1, sec: 100.6Public Sewer ConnectionPublic Sewer Connection

When public sewers come within When public sewers come within 200 feet of the premises served200 feet of the premises served

Webster's Dictionary:

Premises -- Land and the building on it

Page 1-6, sec:116.2Page 1-6, sec:116.2StructuresStructures

No portion of a structure No portion of a structure SHALLSHALL be located be located on any part of a disposal fieldon any part of a disposal field


Revised HHE-200 forms need not be Revised HHE-200 forms need not be permittedpermitted

State approval needs to be sent to the State approval needs to be sent to the office before permittingoffice before permitting

When sending in monthly permitsWhen sending in monthly permits

If it had a local or state variance, they need to be If it had a local or state variance, they need to be attachedattached

All forms up to dateAll forms up to date

VariancesVariances

All signatures & datesAll signatures & datesLocal Plumbing InspectorLocal Plumbing InspectorSite evaluatorSite evaluatorMunicipalMunicipalHomeownerHomeowner

Separation distances between Separation distances between disposal fieldsdisposal fields


2 disposal fields shall be separated by a 2 disposal fields shall be separated by a minimum of 5 feet or ½ the width of the minimum of 5 feet or ½ the width of the widest fieldwidest field

Disposal Field Perforated pipingDisposal Field Perforated piping


Perforations:Perforations:

There SHALL be 2 rows of evenly spaced There SHALL be 2 rows of evenly spaced perforations running the length of the pipe.perforations running the length of the pipe.

The rows shall be at the 4 o’clock and 8 The rows shall be at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions, hole size to be between o’clock positions, hole size to be between

3/8 and 3/4 .3/8 and 3/4 .

Grey water systems need a Grey water systems need a septic tankseptic tank

Laundry disposal Laundry disposal systems don'tsystems don't

Both may be designed and used for hot Both may be designed and used for hot tubs and backwashtubs and backwash

Shall not be connected to a system:Shall not be connected to a system:

Roof DrainsRoof DrainsFoundation Drains…if the system is Foundation Drains…if the system is

properly sized & no potential hazardous properly sized & no potential hazardous materialsmaterials

Chemicals other then household cleanersChemicals other then household cleanersHot Tubes—but may discharge into a Hot Tubes—but may discharge into a

separate laundry systemseparate laundry system

Replacement septic tanksReplacement septic tanks

The old tank needs to be pumped outThe old tank needs to be pumped out

Either removed or filled with sand/gravelEither removed or filled with sand/gravel

OROR

Use it as a family hot tubUse it as a family hot tub

When an approved means of When an approved means of temporary waste disposal is temporary waste disposal is

needed….. needed…..

The porta pottyThe porta potty

LOCATIONLOCATION

Construction workers orConstruction workers orhomeowner problems?homeowner problems?

Unexpected situationsUnexpected situations

When doing When doing InspectionsInspections

Be prepared to see Be prepared to see anythinganything

A homeowner walks into the A homeowner walks into the town hall and asks for a town hall and asks for a

building permit…..building permit…..

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LPI ISSUES & inspections