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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproval Letter - Correspondence - 877 JOHNSON STREET 9/10/2025 o k Sit 4'44 j 000' rt j WW I w qU w North Andover Healthy Department nrnrnnnity and (onnm (Development Division September 10, 202 Carol Rest 65 Johnson Street North Andover, MA o 1 45 Re: onsite Wastewater System Plan few .877 Johnson Street—(Map 1 7A, Lot 2 3 Ms. Resea The proposed onsitewastewater ystem design plan for the above site dated January 5,2024 with a revision date of September 8, 2025 has been approved for issuance of a Disposal System Construction.Permit(DSCP). Ogee issued, a DSCP will authorize the construction of the on.site wastewater system per the plan referenced above and as allowed under Title 5 of the Massachusetts Environmental Code 310 CMR 15.000). You will need involvement from the designer oft .e onsite wastewate•system throughout the installation process so you should be sure to coordinate with thee.. The design has been approved for use in the construction of a new oar-site wastewater system for a 5-bedroom (maximum 11-room) home utilizing the proposed septic tank. and a standard stone- and-pipe soil absorption system as indicated on the design plan. This design plan approval is valid for 2 years from the above date. During this time, a licensed septic system installer should obtain a permit and complete this work, and a Certlfleate of Compliance be endorsed by the installer, designer and the Town of North Andover. If these activities are not completed within this time period then it 's Possible a new design plan will need to be completed and submitted for review. This approval is subject to the following conditions. Please be sure to review these with the designer and installer. Prior to the issuance of a disposal System Construction Permit: ;nit: a. Three additional paper copies of the design plan are to be provided to the office b. The area of the proposed Soil Absorption. System (SAS) :is to be staled and flagged to identify the location(s) and to prevent activities which might damage 120 Main Street * North Andover, MA 0 1,845 Page 1of3 the soil absorption system. Stockpiling of materials and equipment within the SAS area is prohibited c. The applicant must submit a foundation as-built at the same scale as the approved plan with the proposed onsite wastewater system components also depicted along with ties to the foundation d. Prior to the issuance of the Disposal System Construction Permit, the applicant must submit the floor plans of the proposed dwelling showing no greater than 5 bedrooms or a total of I I rooms,. Throughout the project: a. If site conditions are found in the field to be different from those 'Indicated on the design plan, 'installation of the onsite wastewater system shall stop and the designer and this office notified within 24 hours b,. If groundwater 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 of any fill. No fill is to be placed for the SAS during rain or snow storms. Prior to placement of any needed fill 'in the SAS,the bottom is to be scarified and relatively dry and the fill material is to be stockpiled at the edge of the excavation and filled in gradually c. Inspections are 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 backfilling, and during backfilling as well as any other component of the construction which the designer wishes to examine d. Inspections are to be completed by the Town of North Andover at a minimum as follows: 1. Bed bottom 11 Tank,bottom iii. Final installation of components, confirmation of proper component selection, examination of construction methodology, and system 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 f. No excavation for or work associated with construction of the soil absorption system is to occur from November 30 to April I After construction: g. Within 30 days of completion of construction the installer and designer are to confirm if the installation work was completed in compliance with the design plan referenced in the DSCP and with Title 5, and if so, shall certify this on a Certificate of Compliance form h. If changes have been made to the approved plans, then preparation of an as-built plan is required to be completed by the designer. If no changes have been made to the approved plans then the approved plan shall be modified by the designer to show the distances from a known structure to the system components. 120 Main Street * North Andover, MA 0 1845 Phone: 978-688-9540 ,* ww,w,.no,rtlia,ndoverm.a,.go!v * Fax,o, 978­688-9542 Page 2 of 3 1. No sewage shall be discharged to the ensue wastewater system until a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by this office j. No application for a Certificate of Occupancy may be requested from the Building Inspector until a Certificate of Compliance has been issued by this, office In addition, you should be aware of the long-term operation guidelines, of an ensue wastewater system (these are not part of the DSCP but are mentioned below as information for the property owner): L An onsite wastewater system can function as an integral part of the infrastructure of the property if it is properly operated and maintained,, This s the responsibil ity of the owner of the property and is generally not specified by regulation,, You are encouraged to contact a wastewater system pumper/service provider to partner with you to implement steps needed to assure the longevity 'of the onsite wastewater system being installed at this location The issuance of a DSCP 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, Zoning Board, Plarming Board, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and/or Electrical Inspector. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you to obtain a wastewater treatment and dispersal system which will be in compliance with all regulations and assure protection of public health and the environment of North Andover. Sincerely, Brian J. LaGrasse, CEHT Director of Public Health Encl. Installers list cc: Building Inspector Vladimir Nemchenok, P.E. bile 120 Mal"n Street North Anclover, MA 0 1,845 Phone. 978-688-9540 # www.northa,i,idoveriii,a.gov a Fax.- 978-688­9542 Page 3 of 3