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be permitted by OCHD and inspected by OCHD in coordination with the requirements <br /> of the PWS Section, and not in contradiction to, and with the conditions being the <br /> responsibility of the well contractor. Existing wells that become PWS wells and <br /> needing repair shall meet the requirements of Section IV of these Rules. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0304 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008;Amended eff. March 25, 2020 <br /> E. GROUT INSPECTION <br /> 1.The well contractor shall contact the Orange County Health Department to schedule Comment[VH34]:NEW STATE VERBIAGE <br /> a grout inspection before grouting a well and include the location, permit number, and 02C.0305 <br /> anticipated time for grouting each well. The Orange County Health Department shall <br /> schedule the appointment by the end of the business day before the grouting is to <br /> occur except where the Orange County Health Department has made provisions for <br /> scheduling inspections at night or on the same day of the inspection. Notification <br /> shall include the location, permit number and anticipated day and time for grouting <br /> each well.The notice shall be given in sufficient time in accordance with OCHD <br /> policy to allow the Health Department to inspect the well before the grout is <br /> emplaced.�he grouting of any well shall not commence(before a representative of Comment[vH3s]:OCHD REVISED THIS SECTION <br /> the Health Department has inspected the annular space around the well. FROM CURRENTLY ADOPTED02C.o3o5 WHICH <br /> ALLOWS FOR THE GROUTTO BE NOT INSPECTED <br /> 2. The contractor shall give at least 24 hours prior notification if more than one well is to <br /> be grouted in a given day or when bentonite chips are used as the grouting material. Comment[VH36]:LOCAL REQUIREMENT TO <br /> No more than three wells per contractor will be inspected in a given day unless ASSIST WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO <br /> unusual circumstances exist that necessitate the inspections. STAFF THE INSPECTION OF THIS MATERIAL <br /> 3.The well contractor shall submit a copy of the Well Construction Record (GW-1)at <br /> the time of the grouting inspection Upon completion and approval of a grout <br /> inspection,the Orange County Health Department shall provide a grout notice�o the Comment[vH37]:REVISED TO CLARIFY THE <br /> applicant and/or well owner on the well permit that a grout inspection was completed ORDER OF THE PROCESS AND IT IS EMAIL <br /> NOTIFICATION NOT LETTER <br /> and approved in compliance with these Rules. <br /> History Note: Substitute for NCAC 02C.0305 <br /> Eff. July 1, 2008;Amended eff. March 25, 2020 <br /> F.'WELL COMPLETION AND CERTIFICATION( Comment[VHSs]:FORMATTING CHANGES IN <br /> 1.After receiving a permit to construct a well,the property owner or his agent shall THIS SECTION FOR READABILITY <br /> notify the health department prior to well construction if any of the following occur: <br /> a)The separation criteria specified in Section 11 (A)of these Rules cannot be <br /> met; <br /> b)The residence or other structure is located other than indicated on the permit; <br /> c)The use of the structure is changed from the use specified on the permit; <br /> d)The septic system needs to be changed from the location indicated on the <br /> permit; <br /> e) Landscaping changes have been made that may affect the integrity of the well; <br /> f)There are current or pending restrictions regarding groundwater use as <br /> 15 <br />