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Home My WebLink AboutSEP1981-00160 4 v 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Public p www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org JED SLAUGHTER June 21, 2015 CRYSTAL SLAUGHTER PO BOX 584 BRINNON,WA 983200584 RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT-Septic System Corrections Required Septic System Monitoring Inspection SITE ADDRESS: 71 MATHEWS LN PARCEL NUMBER: 941700326 CASE#: SOM81-00160 Dear: JED SLAUGHTER On March 9, 2015 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property. The following issues identified require correction: 1. Permit was not finaled/completed. Contact a Licensed Designer to review the file and inspect the system to determine if the system was installed per the approved plan. 2. Risers required before the next inspection. 3. The County Assessors records indicate a 3 bedroom residence. The septic system capacity is limited to 2 bedrooms. 4. Feb. 13, 2006 the owner was notified that a woodshed appeared to be located over a portion of the drainfield and needs to be moved. If the shed was moved this needs to be verified and reported. Items identified above may cause damage to, or premature failure of the onsite sewage system and constitute a violation of the following section of JCC 8.15: > JC Code 8.15.150(1)Operations. Maintenance and Monitoring Jefferson County Public Health hereby gives you notice to correct the violations identified above within thirty days of the date of this notice by doing the following: > Hire an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Designer,or a Professional Engineer to inspect the septic system components to verify their condition and; > Submit the inspection report to Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health Division for review to determine if additional actions are required OR submit a design for corrective actions that complies with state and local code to the Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health Division for review,and, if needed, > If required by code obtain a Sewage Disposal Permit from Jefferson County Public Health pursuant to JCC 8.15.080. > Contact this office at 360-385-9444 to inform me of the actions you are taking. This letter is intended to serve as formal notice that no further approvals shall be granted until corrections are made and approved by Health Department staff. Failure to comply with this notice and order to correct violation may result in the issuance of a civil infraction notice to you pursuant to section 180 of said regulations. The civil infraction may result in a fine of up to$513.00 per violation per day to be assessed to you. A permit is required for any repair or modification of an onsite sewage system, per Washington Administrative Code 246-272A and Jefferson County Code 8.15. A list of designers that have submitted work here is enclosed.The code sections referenced are attached for your information. The purpose of proper maintenance is so the County,for the benefit and protection of the public's health, is assured by this department that these systems are designed, installed and maintained in a proper manner. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and if you should have further questions please contact this office at 385-9444. Please note that pursuant to JC Code 8.15.170 of the above regulations that any person aggrieved by the contents of a Notice and Order to Correct Violation issued under this regulation, or by any inspection or enforcement action conducted by Jefferson County Public Health under this regulation may request, in writing, a hearing before the Health Officer or his/her designee. Such request shall be presented to the Health Officer within 10 business days of the action appealed. Such a hearing, if requested by you, will be your sole opportunity to present live testimony and witnesses in support of your position. Sincerely, Environmental Health Specialist Jefferson County Public Health 360-385-9444 c: File, O&M Provider enc List of Designers Code References JCC 8.15.060(3) Adequate sewage disposal required. Any new or replacement residence or commercial structure,or any expansion,as that term is defined in Section 8.15.050 of this Code,may be connected to a pre-existing on-site sewage system only when the pre-existing system has hydraulic capacity,sufficient vertical and horizontal separation,an adequate reserve area and satisfies all other requirements to be in compliance with current code. JCC 8.15.080(1) On-site sewage system permit. No person shall install or cause to be installed a new on-site sewage system nor perform any modification,extension,repair,relocation,or connection to an existing on-site sewage system without a valid permit issued by the health officer. JCC 8.15.170(1)Appeal-Hearing. Appeal of Public Health Action-Health Officer Administrative Hearing.Any person aggrieved by the contents of a notice and order to correct violation issued under this regulation,or by any inspection,permit issuance or enforcement action conducted by public health under this regulation,may request,in writing,a hearing before the health officer or his or her designee.The appellant shall submit specific statements in writing of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of public health.Such request shall be presented to the health officer within 10 business days of the action appealed;except in the case of a suspension,the request for a hearing must be made within five business days.Upon receipt of such request together with hearing fees,the health officer shall notify the person of the time,date,and place of such hearing, which shall be set at a mutually convenient time not less than five business days nor more than 30 business days from the date the request was received.The health officer will issue a decision upholding or reversing public health's action.The health officer may require additional actions as part of the decision. WAC 246-272A-0200 Permit Requirements. Prior to beginning the construction process,a person proposing the installation, repair,modification,connection to,or expansion of an OSS,shall report the following and obtain a permit from the local health officer: (a) General information... (b) The soils and site evaluation as specified under WAC246-272A-220 (c) A dimensioned site plan... (d) A detailed design... JCC 8.15.150 Operation,Maintenance and Monitoring (1) Responsibility of Owner(s). The owner of every residence,business,or other place where persons congregate,reside or are employed that is served by an OSS,and each person with access to deposit materials in the OSS shall use,operate,and maintain the system to eliminate the risk to the public associated with improperly treated sewage. Owners'duties are included, without limitation,in the following list: a. They shall comply with the conditions stated on the on-site sewage permit. b. They shall employ an approved pumper to remove the septage from the tank(s)when the level of solids and scum indicates that removal is necessary. The septic tank shall be pumped when the total amount of solids equals or exceeds one-third(1/3) the volume of the tank. The pump and/or siphon chamber(s)shall be pumped when solids are observed. c. They shall not use water in quantities that exceed the OSS's designed capacity for treatment and disposal. d. They shall not deposit solid,hazardous waste,or chemicals other than household cleaners in the OSS. e. They shall not deposit waste or other material that causes the effluent entering the drainfield to exceed the parameters of residential/household waste strength. f. They shall not build any structure in the OSS area or reserve area without express,prior consent of the Health Officer. g. They shall neither place nor remove fill over the OSS or reserve area without express,prior consent of the Health Officer. h. They shall not pave or place other impervious cover over the OSS or reserve area. i. They shall divert drains,such as footing or roof drains away from the area of the OSS. j. They shall comply with inspection requirements in JCC 8.15.150 and WAC 246-272A k. They shall complete maintenance and repair of the OSS as recommended by the monitoring entity. I. They should not dispose of excess food waste via a garbage disposal. m. They should not drive,park or store vehicles or equipment over the drainfield or reserve area. n. They should not allow livestock access to the OSS area or reserve area. o. They shall comply with WAC 246-272A-270. (2) Breach of Owner's Responsibilities. An owner's or occupier's failure to fulfill any of the responsibilities in 8.15.150(1) shall be a basis for a Notice of Violation and for the Health Officer to decline to issue approval for further development on the parcel. \\tidemark\data\forms\F_SOM_CorrReq_vio.rpt 6/21/2015 ��5°N coG2 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 615 Sheridan Street • Port Townsend • Washington • 98368 4-/ 360-385-9400 Fax 360-385-9401 S,fI NO'S www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org February 13, 2006 LA VELLE MONTGOMERY C/O ALVIN & MARTHA WOOD PO BOX 331 BRINNON WA983200331 RE: Evaluation of existing system-71 Mathews Lane, Brinnon SEP81-00160 Dear La Velle Montgomery: An evaluation of the existing sewage disposal system was completed on September 9, 2005 by Dale Wurtsmith. The inspection report noted the following: o The inlet and outlet baffles were in poor condition and need to be replaced. o A wood shed appears to be over a portion of the drainfield. According to the septic permit record for the site the permit was never finaled/completed. If you have documentation indicating the site did receive a final inspection please contact this office and provide copies of that information. A permit is required for any repair or modification/alteration of an onsite sewage system per State WAC 246-272 and Jefferson County Code 8.15.080. This is intended to serve as formal notice that this site has not received a final inspection and no further approvals shall be granted until the permit for this site has been finaled. Please contact a designer to have the onsite septic system finaled. If you have further questions please contact this office at 385-9444. p,_ ,.... --....,... -- Jasmine Fry Environmental Health Specialist cc Dale Wurtsmith, O&M Specialist COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND NATURAL RESOURCES 360-385-9400 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY 360-385-9444