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ANNA M MATSCHE March 31, 2016
5405 UPPER HOH RD
FORKS WA 98331-9368
RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT-Septic System Corrections Required
Septic System Monitoring Inspection
SITE ADDRESS: 5763 UPPER HOH RD
Parcel#: 711292006
CASE#: SOM86-00200
Dear ANNA M MATSCHE:
On March 16, 2016 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property.
The following issues identified below require correction:
1. The high level alarm is not functioning properly. Repairs are required in order to meet the
system requirements.
2. The report indicates that ground water is infiltrating the tank. WAC246-272A requires a tank
to be watertight.
3. Risers (access ports) are required on the septic tank over the center lid for pumping and the
inlet and outlet of the tank.
A re-inspection report confirming completed corrections will need to be submitted prior to
opening the restaurant.
The following items were recommended:
1. Upgrade the control panel and controls
2. Install inspection ports at the ends of each drainfield trench.
Items identified above may cause damage to, or premature failure of the onsite sewage system and/or
constitute a violation of the following section of Jefferson County Code 8.15:
> JCC 8.15.080(1)On-Site Sewage System Permit Required
> JCC 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 a licensed professional as noted above to complete the required corrections;
> 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 Jefferson County Public Health,
Environmental Health Division for review, and,
> If required by code, obtain a Sewage Disposal Permit from Jefferson County Public Health
prepared by a licensed designer 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 may result in the issuance of a civil infraction notice to you pursuant to section 180 of
said regulations. The civil infraction notice 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
i -
Environmental Health Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444
c: File, O&M Provider
enc List of Designers
Mina Kwansa, Food Safety
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.
1. 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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