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General Information — Contact Information PERMIT INFORMATION Y f <br /> When contacting the Health Department concerning this document,be sure to know the reference number.This number must be used in all inquiries <br /> and inspection requests. <br /> No substantial changes or deviations from the information on the front of this document are allowed unless prior approval is obtained from the <br /> Health Department. <br /> The Environmental Health Staff is located at 306-C Revere Road,Hillsborough,N.C.The staff is available in this office or by telephone, <br /> Mon.-Fri.,8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 4:30 PM-5:00 PM.Messages can be left for the staff at the following,numbers: <br /> Hillsborough 732-8181,ext.2360 Mebane 227-2031,ext.2360 Durham 688-7331,exi.2360 Chapel Hill 967-9251,ext.2360 <br /> The issuance of the Improvements Permit in no way guarantees the Issuance of other permits(e.g.Building Permits,Authorizations to Construct) <br /> Septic tank contractors and well contractors are responsible4or notifying the Health Department for final inspections. <br /> ll. Sewage Disposal Information <br /> Permits and Authorizations are valid only with respect to the nature,frequency,and volume of wasteflow described in supporting documentation. <br /> Issuance of permits do not preclude the owner from complying with all statutes, regulations,or ordinances which may be imposed by other <br /> government agencies which have jurisdiction,or any other permits issued by this department. <br /> Authorizations shall be valid for 60 months from the date of issue.Authorizations and permits shall become invalid if information submitted in the <br /> application was falsified or changed,if the permits were based on inaccurate or incomplete information,orif the designated site is altered. <br /> The OCHD may amend,revoke,or re-issue permits based on further data or information that may be available. <br /> The owner shall be required to maintain the designated site and the repair area throughout the term of this permit.The areas shall not be disturbed <br /> or altered by excavation,removal of soil,or subject to vehicular traffic. <br /> The installer shall be currently registered with the OCHD. �! <br /> The contractor shall be responsible for notification of the OCHD for system inspection in stages as required and prior to backfilling any portion <br /> of the system.No portion of the system shall be backfilled or placed into use without prior approval of the OCHD. <br /> The system shall be installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications,and with Orange County Health Department regulations and <br /> design requirements.Any changes or deviations from the approved plans will require prior approval from the OCHD. <br /> The location and identification of all property tines,easements,water lines,and other appropriate utilities shall be the responsibility of the installer. <br /> An Operation Permit shall be issued by the OCHD prior to placing the system in to use,or occupying the facility.The Operation Permit shall not <br /> be taken as a guarantee or indication that the system will function satisfactorily for any length of time. <br /> Prior to issuance of the Operation Permit: <br /> • The system shall be completed,installed,and tested in accordance with the approved design. <br /> • Final landscaping,water diversion devices,and vegetative cover requirements and pressure adjust lent shall be completed. <br /> • Any necessary easements,plats,or documents shall be recorded with the register of deeds and codes submitted to the OCHD. <br /> • The Owner shall acknowledge responsibility for monitoring and maintenance,and reporting of the s ystem in accordance with the Schedule <br /> of Operation and Maintenance to be a part of the Operation Permit for the facility. <br /> • Where required,the owner shall execute a contract with a management entity.The executed contract shall be submitted to the OCHD, <br /> References: <br /> • Article 11 of Chapter 130A of the General Statutes of North Carolina entitled"Wastewater Systems." <br /> • Rules for Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems 15A NCAC 18A.1900 As amended by the Orange County Board of Health. <br /> • Design Specifications for On-Site Wastewater Systems in Orange County. <br /> Ill. Water Supply Information <br /> Well location,installation,and protection must meet state and local regulations and must be inspected and approved by a representative of the <br /> Orange County Health Department before any portion of the installation Is put into use. <br /> A well permit must be issued_by the Orange County Health Department before construction of a well begins. <br /> The Well Permit is valid for one year following date of issuance w <br /> The siting of the well by the Healtli bepartment staff is to provide-protection from known.possibte sources of contamination.No volume of water <br /> is guaranteed at any site designated by the Health'Department. <br /> a <br /> The well owner should pour'a 411x x 4'1z cement slab surrounding the well casing after the well contractor has completed the grouting of the well. <br /> The well casing should be in the center of the slab. <br /> W. Minimum Setbacks' <br /> A. Sewage Disposal Systems B. Private Wells' <br /> 1. Private water supplies 100, 1. Watertight sewer lines 50, <br /> 2. Public water supply sources tributaries 100, 2. Ground absorption sewage disposal systems 100' <br /> 3. A-11 Streams 50, . 3. Property lines 40' <br /> 4. Lakes,ponds,impoundments 50' r . _, 4. Building foundations--- 50' <br /> 5. Building foundations 15, <br /> 6. Basements is, <br /> 7. Property lines 10, <br /> 8. Embankments or cuts 15' <br /> 9. Water lines 10. <br /> 10. Swimming pools 25' <br /> 139 <br /> 'Variances can be given on some distances;please call the Health Department if you feel a variance is necessary. <br /> 'Add 2.5'for a low pressure pipe system. <br />