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OF'F'ICIAL,INSPECTION FORM—NOT FOR'VOL.I.TNT A VASMSI tNTS
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL, SYSTEM FORM
PART A
CERTIFICATION
]Property Address
Owner's Name:
Owner's Address:
Date of Inspection:
Name of Inspector (please print) a ,,°r4 ) .��m ""
Company Name:." Ar'i
Mailing Address:/
Telephone Number
CERT"IF'ICATION STATEMENT"
I certify that I have personally inspected the sewage disposal system at this address and that the information reported
below is true,accurate and complete as of the time of the inspection. The inspection was performed based on my
training and experience in the proper function and maintenance of on site sewage disposal systems.I am a D1EP
approved system inspector pursuant to Section 15.340 of Title 5(310 tCMR 15.000). The system:
Passes
Conditionally Passes
Nees Furthe Evaluation by the Local Approving Authority
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Inspector's Signatur e:'�1 �,% jV Date:
The system inspector shall s omit a copy of this inspection report to the*proving Authority(Board of Health or
DEP)within 30 days of completing this inspection.If the system is a shared system or has a design flow of 10,000
gpd or greater,the inspector and the system owner shall submit the report to the appropriate regional office of the
DER The original should be sent to the system owner and copies sent to the buyer,if applicable,and the approving
authority.
Notes and Comments
****This report only describes conditions at the time of inspection and under the conditions of use at that
time. This inspection does not address how the system will perform in the future under the same or different
conditions of use.
Title 5 Inspection Form 6/15/2000 page 1
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ART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address:
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Owner:
Date of Inspection:a
Inspection Summary: Check A,B,C,D or P!ALWAYS complete all of Section D
A. System Passes:
I have not found any information which indicates that any of the failure criteria described in 310 CMR
15.303 or in 310 CMR 15.304 exist.Any failure criteria not evaluated are indicated below.
Comments:
B. System Conditionally Passes:
One or more system components as described in the"Conditional Pass"section need to be replaced or
repaired:The system,upon completion of the replacement or repair,as approved by the Board of Health,will pass.
Answer yes,no or not determined(Y,N,ND)in the for the following statements.If"not determined"please
explain.
The septic tank is metal and over 20 years old*or the septic tank(whether metal or not)is structurally
unsound, exhibits substantial infiltration or exfiltration or tank failure is imminent. System will pass inspection if the
existing tank is replaced with a complying septic tank as approved by the Board of Health.
*A metal septic tank will pass inspection if it is structurally sound,not leaking and if a Certificate of Compliance
indicating that the tank is less than 20 years old is available.
ND explain:
Observation of sewage backup or break out or high static water level in the distribution box due to broken or
obstructed pipe(s)or due to a broken,settled or uneven distribution box. System will pass inspection if(with
approval of Board of Health):
broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstrauction is removed
distribution box is leveled or replaced
ND explain:
The system required pumping more than 4 times a year due to broken or obstructed pipe(s).The system will
pass inspection if(with approval of the Board of Health):
broken pipe(s)are replaced
obstruction is removed
ND explain:
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PART A
CERTIFICATION(continued)
Property Address:
Date of Inspection:
C. Further Evaluation is Required by the Board of Health:
Conditions exist which require further evaluation by the Board of Health in order to determine if the system
is failing to protect public health, safety or the environment.
1. System will pass unless Board of Health determines in accordance with 310 CM1215.303(l)(b)that the
system is not functioning in a manner which will protect public health,safety and the environment:
— Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a surface water
____ Cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland or a salt marsh
2. System will fail unless the Board of Health(and Public Water Supplier,if any)determines that the
system is functioning in a manner that protects the public health,safety and environment:
_ The system has a septic tank and soil absorption system(SAS)and the SAS is within 100 feet of a
surface water supply or tributary to a surface water supply.
— The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within a Zone 1 of a public water supply.
— The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
_ The system has a septic tank and SAS and the SAS is less than 100 feet but 50 feet or more from a
private water supply well". Method used to determine distance
"This system passes if the well water analysis,performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for colifonn
bacteria and volatile organic compounds indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and
the presence of ammonia nitrogen and,nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than 5 ppm,provided that no other
failure criteria are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.
3. Other:
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PART A
CERTIF IC~AT ION(continued)
Property Address*p � ,` M �f�,..,,.. �p✓
Owner: /
Date of Inspection. 577 °
D. System Failure Criteria applicable to all systems:
You must indicate"yes"or"no"to each of the following for all inspections:
Yes ,,,No
ackrap of sewage into facility�or system component due to overloaded or clogged SAS or cesspool
Discharge or ponding of effluent to the surface of the ground or surface waters due to an overloaded or
clogged SAS or cesspool
Static liquid level in the distribLtion box above outlet invert due to an overl6aded`°or clogged SAS or
cesspool
Liquid depth in cesspool is less than 6"below invert or available volume is less than %day flow
_ r Required pumping more than 4 times in the last year NOT due to clogged or obstructed pipe(s).Number
of times pumped
' ,Any portion of the SAS,cesspool or privy is below high groundwater elevation.
Any portion of cesspool or privy is within 100 feet of a surface water supply or tributary to a surface
„water supply.
mAny portion of a cesspool or privy is within a Zone 1 of a public well.
Any portion of a cesspool or privy is within 50 feet of a private water supply well.
Any portion of a cesspool or privy is less than 100 feet but greater than 50 feet from a private water
supply well with no acceptable water quality analysis, [This system passes if the well water analysis,
performed at a DEP certified laboratory,for coliform bacteria and volatile organic compounds
indicates that the well is free from pollution from that facility and the presence of ammonia
nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen is equal to or less than S ppm,provided that no other failure criteria
are triggered.A copy of the analysis must be attached to this form.]
(Yes/No)The system fails.I have determined that one or more of the above failure criteria exist as
described in 310 CMR 15.303,therefore the system fails.The system owner should contact the Board of
Health to determine what will be necessary to correct the failure.
E. Large Systems:
To be considered a large system the system�must serve a facility with a dcslgn°flow of 1.0,000 gpd to 15,000 ,.
gpd•
You must indicate either"yes"or"no"to ch ofthc following:
(The following criteria apply to large systems in addition to the criteria above)
yes no
the system is within 400 feet of a surface drinking water supply
the system is within 200 feet of a tributary to a surface drinking water supply
_ the system is located in a nitrogen sensitive area(Interim Wellhead Protection Area—IWPA)or a iwdpped
Zone I1 of a public water supply well
If you have answered"yes"to any question in Section E the system is considered a significant threat,or answered
"yes"in Section D above the large system has failed.The owner or operator of any large system considered a
significant threat under Section E or failed under Section D shall upgrade the system in accordance with 310 CMR
15.304.The system owner should contact the appropriate regional office of the Department.
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM INSPECTION FO
PART I3
CHECKLIST
Property Address. °"
Owner: H
Date of Inspection: °
Check if the followin have been done.You must indicate" es"ar"no"as to each of the following:
Yes e0oNo
_Z — Pumping information was provided by the owner,occupant,or Board of Health
Were any of the system compaxtents pumped out in the previous two weeks,'?
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Has the system received normal flows in the previous two week period?
Have large volumes of water been introduced to the system recently or as part of this inspection?
Were as built plans of the system obtained and examined?(If they were not available note as N/A)
Was the facility or dwelling inspected for signs of sewage back up?
Was the site inspected for signs of break out?
Were all system components,excluding the SAS, located on site?
�,,°°1'� Were the septic tank manholes uncovered,opened,,and the interior of the tank inspected for the condition
of the baffles or tees,material of construction,dimensions,depth of liquid,depth of sludge and depth of scum?
L/ — Was the facility owner(and occupants if different from owner)provided with information on the proper
maintenance of subsurface sewage disposal systems
The size and location of the Soil Absorption System(SAS)on the site has been determined based on:
Yes"/,no f'
i Existing information.For example,a plan at the Board of Health.
1",/ Determined in tlxe field(if any of the failure criteria related to Part C is at issue approximation of distance
is unacceptable)[3 10 CMR 15.302(3)(b)]
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PART C"
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Property Address:
Owner n....2!
Date of Inspection.°
FLOW CONDITIONS
RESIDENTIAL „
Number of bedrooms(design): Number of bedrooms(actual):
DESIGN flow based on 310 CP 15.203 (for example: 110 gpd x#of bedrooms):
Number of current residents: !
Does
garbage grinder(Y o )
l laundry on a separate sewage system(yes
F y es separate inspection required]
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Laundry system inspected yeas or no).
Seasonal use: es or no P, GI � �
Water meter realm g tf�a
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ble(last 2 y ears usa g e(gp )):
Sum p pump(y es or no Last date of occupancy. ,
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COMMERCIAL,ANDUSTRIAI.
Type of establishment:
Design flow(based on 310 CMR 15.203).. gpd
Basis of design flow(seats/persons/sgft,etc.):
Grease trap present(yes or no):__
Industrial waste holding tank present(yes or no):
Non sanitary waste discharged to the Title 5 system(yes or no):_
Water meter readings, if available:
Last date of occupancy/use:
OTHER(describe):m_
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pumping Records
Source of information: dt
Was system pumped as part of the inspection(yes or no):
If yes,volume pumped,:,/,, gallons How wasquantity pumped determined?
Reason for pumping: 7/,.:
TYP F SYSTEM
Septic tank,distribution box,soil absorption system
Single cesspool
_Overflow cesspool
_Privy
Shared system(yes or no)(if yes,attach previous inspection records,if any)
_Innovative/Alternative technology.Attach a copy of the current operation and maintenance contract(to be
obtained from system owner)
Tight tank v Attach a copy of the DEP approval
Other(describe):
Approximate a p af,41),components,date installed(if known)and source of information:15 r 0 1
Were sewage odors detected when arriving at the site(yes or no) /
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PART
SYSTEM AT ION(continued)
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]Property address:
Owner 0 °� J, � ��
Date of laipectton. �,.
BUILDING SEWER(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Materials of construction: cast iron 40 PVC_other(explain):
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Distance from private water supply well or suction line:
Comments(on condition of joints,venting,evidence of leakage,etc.):
SEPTIC TANK: Z(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Material of construction: �tEoncrete___,_metal fiberglass polyethylene
_other(explain)
If tank is metal list age: _ Is age confirmed by a Certificate of Compliance(yes or no): _ (attach a copy of
certificate)
Dimensions: .. ,
Sludge depth_
Distance from top of sludge to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:
Scum thickness:
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle:
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:
How were dimensions determined: ' ��,� � �61
Comments(on pumping recommendations,fillet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity,liquid levels
as related,t outlet invert,evidence of leakage 7 etq,):
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GREASE TRAP: (locate on site plan)
Depth below grader_
Material of construction:Mconcrete metal fiberglass polyethylene other
(explain):
Dimensions:
Scum thickness:
Distance from top of scum to top of outlet tee or baffle:
Distance from bottom of scum to bottom of outlet tee or baffle:
Date of last pumping:
Comments(on pumping recommendations,inlet and outlet tee or baffle condition,structural integrity,liquid levels
as related to outlet invert,evidence of leakage,etc.):
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SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ISP SAL SYSTEM INSP N FORM
PART
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
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Property Address:
Owner '0
Date of Inspection:a
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TIGHT or HOLDING TANK:_ (tank must be pumped at time of inspection)(locate on site plan)
Depth below grade:
Material of construction: _concrete metal fiberglass____polyethylene other(explain):
Dimensions:
Capacity: gallons
Design blow: gallons/day
Alarm present(yes or no):
Alarm level: Alarm in working order(yes or no):
Date of last pumping:
Comments(condition of alarm and float switches,etc.):
DISTRIBUTION BOX: l a(if present must be opened)(locate on site plan)
Depth of liquid level above outlet invert: °
Comments(note if box is level and distribution to outlets equal,any evidence of solids carryover,any evidence of
leakage into or opt o box,etc.):
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PUMP CHAMBER: (locate on site plan)
Pumps in working order(yes or no):
Alarms in working order(yes or no):
Comments(note condition of pump chamber,condition of pumps and appurtenances,etc.):
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PART"
SYSTEM INFORMATION(continued)
Property address. ° r,5 �- r
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Owner:
Date of Inspection:
SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEM(SAS): (locate on site plan,excavation not required)
If SAS not located explain why:
Type ,
leaching pits,number:
leaching chambers,number:
leaching galleries,number:
""leaching trenches,number,length � ' o �� ',.)
leaching fields,number,dimensions:
overflow cesspool,number:
innovative/ahernative system Type/name of technology:
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure,level of pondinng,damp soil, condition of vegetation,
etc
CESSPOOLS:_ (cesspool must be pumped as part of inspection)(locate on site plan)
Number and configuration:
Depth—top of liquid to inlet invert:
Depth of solids layer:
Depth of scum layer:
Dimensions of cesspool:
Materials of construction:
Indication of groundwater inflow(yes or no):
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure,level of ponding,condition of vegetation,etc,):
PRIVY:____(locate on site plan)
Materials of construction:
Dimensions:
Depth of solids
Comments(note condition of soil,signs of hydraulic failure,level ofponding,condition of vegetation,etc.):
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PART C
SVS'T INFO .T O (continued)
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Property Address:�°"� a� � �r,� ��� Xr,r �
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Owner:,
Date of Inspection. � ,2
SKETCH OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Provide a sketch of the sewage disposal system including ties to at least two permanent reference landmarks or
benchmarks.Locate all wells within 100 feet.Locate where public water supply enters the building.
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PART C
SYSTEM INFORMATION TIG (continued)
Property Address.,
downer:4 .,`,,,�,��
Date of Inspection: °j,
SITE EXAM
Slope
Surface water
Check cellar
Shallow wells
Estimated depth to ground water feet
Please indicate(check)all methods used to determine the high ground water elevation:
V° Obtained from system design plans on record-If checked,date of design plan reviewed:L1 °�
Observed site(abutting property/observation hole within 150 feet of SAS)
Checked with local Board of Health-explain:
Checked.with local excavators,installers-(attach documentation)
Accessed USGS database-explain:
You m"�st describe haw y ou ,estab is , the high group water elevation:
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