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COLLEEN HACKETT June 7, 2017
CIO THOMAS HACKETT
740 FORT GATE RD
NORDLAND WA 98358
RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT-Septic System Corrections Required
Septic System Monitoring Inspection
SITE ADDRESS: 740 FORTGATE RD
PARCEL# 021202037
CASE#: SOM92-00475
Dear COLLEEN HACKETT:
On May 3, 2016 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property.
The following issues identified below require correction:
FINAL NOTICE
1. A review of expired permits found that the system was installed without permits at a time
when one was required.
2. The letters of October 2015 and April 25, 2016 required that a designer be contacted to
prepare an appropriate plan and submit an application with corrective actions.
3. In May of 2016 a Monitoring Inspection was submitted for the system. This is not an
acceptable alternative to evaluation and submittal of corrective actions by a licensed
riPcinner
Because neither the design nor the installation of one or more of the on-site septic system components
found to be present at the real property listed above have been reviewed or approved by Jefferson
County Public Health violations of the following provisions of the following regulations have occurred:
> JC Code 8.15.060 Adequate Sewage Disposal Required
> JC Code 8.15.080(1)Onsite Sewage System Permit Required
> WAC246-272A-0200 Permit Requirements
Other items identified above are in violation of the following sections of JCC8.15:
> 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 that were installed
> Submit the inspection report to the Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health
Division for review to determine if your system can be permitted according to WAC 246-272A and
the County Codes or a design for a system that complies with state and local code to the Jefferson
County Public Health, Environmental Health Division for review, and•
> Obtain a Sewage Disposal Permit from Jefferson County Public Health pursuant to JCC
8.15.080.
> Correct items identified above.
> Contact this office at 360-385-9444 to inform me of the actions you are taking.
Please be advised that you also need to comply with other sections of Jefferson County Code, and may
need to apply for the following if applicable:
> building permit
This is obtained through the Jefferson County Department of Community Development. They can be
contacted at(360)379-4450.
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 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. In addition,your continued failure to comply may result in a Notice of
Non-Compliance being filed to the property title. Removal of the notice requires correction of the items
identified and payment of the fee per the adopted fee schedule, currently set at$532.00.
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.
Si cerely,
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Jefferson County Public Health ti
360-385-9444
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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.
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COLLEEN HACKETT October 7, 2015
740 FORT GATE RD
NORDLAND WA 98358
RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT-Septic System Corrections Required
Septic System Monitoring Inspection
SITE ADDRESS: 740 FORTGATE RD
PARCEL# 021202037
CASE#: SOM92-00475
Dear COLLEEN HACKETT:
A review of expired applications found that a system was installed in violation of permit requirements on
the above referenced property.
In 1992 an evaluation of a system was completed on the site but it was not revealed by the property owner
at the time that the system was installed without a permit.
Because neither the design nor the installation of one or more of the on-site septic system components
found to be present at the real property listed above have been reviewed or approved by Jefferson
County Public Health violations of the following provisions of the following regulations have occurred:
> JC Code 8.15.060 Adequate Sewage Disposal Required
> JC Code 8.15.080(1)Onsite Sewage System Permit Required
> WAC246-272A-0200 Permit Requirements
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:
D Hire an Onsite Wastewater Treatment Designer, or a Professional Engineer to inspect the
septic system components that were installed
D. Submit the inspection report to the Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health
Division for review to determine if your system can be permitted according to WAC 246-272A
and the County Codes or a design for a system that complies with state and local code to the
Jefferson County Public Health, Environmental Health Division for review, and:
D Obtain a Sewage Disposal Permit from Jefferson County Public Health pursuant to JCC
8.15.080.
D Contact this office within 10 days, by October 19th, 2015 at 360-385-9444 to inform me of
the actions you are taking.
Please be advised that you also need to comply with other sections of Jefferson County Code, and may
need to apply for the following if applicable:
> building permit
This is obtained through the Jefferson County Department of Community Development.They can be
contacted at(360)379-4450.
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 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. Failure to comply may result in a Notice of Non-Compliance being filed to the property
title. Removal of the notice requires correction of the items identified and payment of the fee per the
adopted fee schedule,currently$525.
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,
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Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444
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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.
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