HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptic Approval Letter - Correspondence - 62 BANNAN DRIVE 8/9/2022 Forth Andover Health Department
(oraarratrnity and Ronomiic Development Division
August: 9, 2022
George 1:)unhaain
62 Bannaan 17rive
North Andover, MA 01 845
Re. Subsurface Sewa ,e Disposal System flan for 62 13anaan Drive (Map 38 Lot 11
War Mr. I)unha.rra;
The proposed onsite wastewater system design plan f'or the; above site dated 6/,5/22 with a final
revision date. cat'7/3tl/2.2 has been approved I"r.ar issuance cal`a T)isposal System Construction
Permit (I)SC P). Once, issued, a I)SCP will authorize the construction ot`the onsite wastewater
system per the, plan referenced above and is allowed under Tide 5 ofthe Massachusetts
l'ravironniental Code (510 C:"MIS 15.000), You will need Involvement rinom the designer cat`the
onsite wastewater system throughout the installation process sea you should be sure to coordinate
with them.
The design has been approved far use in the construction ol`an Upgrade on-site wastewater
system liar as 4-pedroorn (naaviaaaa:rn1 9-1-00111) lacasnC utilifing the propose(] septic tank and ca.
standard stone-and-pipe sail absorption system as indicate(] can the design plan.
The goal fir system upgrades is to aachieve, full compliance with state and local onsite wastewater
regulations, In this instance:, Full compliaa.nce, was not achieved because (lie design includes as
request 1<br Local Upgrade Approvals and variances from the North Andover Onsite Wastewater
Regulations sccl(ing to vary From the standards cat`pull compliance. TDais letter serves to
cicacunaent the endorsernent cal"these Local l.lpgrade Approvals and variances, by (lae North
Andover health I)epartment.
This design playa approval is valid for 2 years 1'rorn the; above date, During this tithe, a licensed
septic system irlStaller shcauld captain as permit and complete this work, and a Certificate of
C"onipliance be endorsed by the installer, designer„ and the Town of*North Andover-. II`thesc
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North Andover Ileaalt.h I)epa:rt.ment, own Ilaall, 120 Main `street
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activities are not completed within this time period then. it is possible a new design plan will need
to be completed and submitted for review, In the event an imminent health problem such as
sewage backup into the dwelling is occurring the North Andover Board of Health may reduce the
time period for which this plan is valid.
This approval is subject to the f'ollowing conditions. Please be sure to review these with the
designer and installer.
Prior to the issuance ofa Disposal System C,onstruction Permit:
a, The area of the proposed Sol] Absorption System (SAS) is to be staked and
flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might damage
the soil absorption system. Stockpiling of i-riatcrials and equipment within the
SAS area is prohibited
b. Approval for the work to OCCUr Must be obtained from the North Andover
Conservation C,onirnission
Throughout the project:
a. If site conditions are fiAll1d in the field to be different frorn those indicated on the
design plan, installation of the onsite wastewater system shall stop and the
designer and this oft.-ice notified within 24 hours
b. If grOLlridwatcr is present at the bottom portion of the excavation for the soil
absorption system (SAS) the excavation is to be dewatered prior to the placement
ofany fill. No fill is to be placed for the SAS during rain or snow storms. Prior to
placement ofany needed fill in the SAS, the bottom is to be seal-ified and
relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge of the excavation
and filled in graduafly
c. Inspections arc to be performed by the designer of the onsite wastewater system
as needed to properly oversee and document construction. At a minimum these
are the initial excavation, prior to backlilling, and during backfilling as well as
any other component of the Construction which the designer wishes to examine
(L Inspections are to be completed by the ,_town ot'North Andover at a minimum as
follows:
i. Bed bottom
ii. Tairk bottom
iii, Final installation of'components, confirmation of'proper component
selection, examination ot'construction methodology, and systern operation
iv. Final grade
v. Sand fill will be collected from at least one location and analyzed for
compliance with. specifications in Title 5
e. No components are to be covered Until a final component inspection has been
completed
E No excavation for or work associated with consti-LIC6011 of the soil absorption
system is to occur fi-om November 30 to April I
After Construction:
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North Andover Health Department, Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone- 978.688.9540 Fax: 978,688. 9542
g• Within 30 days of completion ofconstrUCti011 the installer and designer are to
confirm if the installation Nvork was completed in compliance with the design plan,
referenced in the DSCP and with Title 5, and il'so shall certify this oil as
Certificate of C,ornpliance firma.
It. It'changes have been made to the approved plans then preparation of an as-bUilt
plan is required to be completed by the designer. Iftio changes have been niade
to the approved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to
show the distance,,,; from as known structure to the system components.
i. No sewage shall be dischargcd to the onsite wastewater system until a Certificate
of'Compliance has been issued by this office
In addition, )/oil ShOLlId be aware of the long-term operation guidelines ofan onsite wastewater
system (these are not part of the DSCP I)LIt rare mentioned below as information for the property
owner):
I. An onsite wastewater system can function Lis yin integral part of the infrastrUCtUre of
the property if it is properly operated and maintained. This is the responsibility ofthe
owner ofthe property and is generally not specified by regulation. You are
encouraged to contact a wastewater system pU 11-1 Per/sery ice provider to partner with
YOU to implement steps needed tea assure the longevity ofthe onsite wastewater
system being installed at this location
The iSSUance of DSCJI does not construe and/or imply compliance with, ,:any permits, approvals
or licenses which might be needed from other agencies such as the Conservation Commission,
/oning Board, Planning Board, Building Inspector, PIL1111bing Inspector and/or I'llectrical
Inspector.
Please feel free to contact the office with any (ItIeStiOlIS YOU may have. We look forward to
Working with YOU to obtain a wastc\A/ater treatment and dispersal system which will be in
compliance with all regulations aild aSSLIN, protection of'public health and the environment of
North Andover.
Sincerely,
1: Han J. LaGrasse, (1,11T
Public Health Director
FIncl. Installers list
Cc: Vladimir Nerrichenok, I-I.E.
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North Andover I lealth Depallmem., Town Hall, 120 Main Street,
North Andover, MA 01845 Phone- 978.688.9540 Fax: 978.688. 9542