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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEP1976-00042 SEP — HD\ Now filed to SAF . IH- t `j (�' i 7 615 Sheridan Street ,r, `'?"`' Port Townsend, WA 98368 tn'Utttl Public Health THOMAS C MC NERNEY September 9, 2015 17143 133RD AVE NE #186 WOODINVILLE WA 98072-8526 RE: NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT- Septic System Corrections Required Septic System Monitoring Inspection SITE ADDRESS: 64 OLD POINT WHITNEY RD PARCEL NUMBER: 601181010 CASE#: SOM76-00042 Dear : THOMAS C MC NERNEY On September 3, 2015 a monitoring inspection was completed on the above referenced property. The following issues identified require correction: 1. Roots were observed in the septic tank. This will allow leakage into and out of the tank. This must be corrected and the areas sealed. 2. The tank appears to be leaking. WAC 246-272A requires a tank to be watertight. Contact a licensed Designer. 3. Risers (access ports) are required on the septic tank over the center lid for pumping and the inlet and outlet of the tank. 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. 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 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, .6) l 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(I)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. \\tidemark\data\forms\F_SOM_CorrReq_vio.rpt 9/9/2015 9/9/2015 Enviro Check, LLC 1612 Hastings Ave. West 360-379-9400 Port Townsend, WA 98368 • PROPERTY INFORMATION House Location:64 OLD POINT WHITNEY RD Brinnon Tax ID:601181010 Mall To THOMAS MC NERNEY 17143 133rd Ave. NE#186 Use:Residential,Single Family WOODINVILLE,WA System Design Flow: 120 980723526 GENERAL SYSTEM TYPE:Gravity Owner:THOMAS MC NERNEY • ON ID:SOM76-00042 Fold 6— ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM INSPECTION REPORT Fold Here Here Inspected:09/03/2015 - Inspection Type:PROPERTY SALE - Correction Status:Some Corrections Made Company: Work Performed By Submitted 09/03/2015 by: Enviro Check, LLC Dale Wurtsmith Dale Wurtsmith This report does not assure approvals by Jefferson County Public Health for ANY future building permits or development. COMMENTS&GENERAL INSPECTION NOTES Deficiencies Noted: deficiencies must be corrected to ensure proper longevity of the Onsite Sewage System. 1-The septic tank had about 1 foot of effluent in the bottom of the tank.There appeared to be roots coming into the tank from the north bound side at the top of the tank.House has been vacant for some time Inside the tank on the inlet side and wall of tank there appears to be square tile and it is unknown why this would be there.It appears the tank is leaking and it would need to have a water test done to evaluate it further,and where roots appear to be coming in to the tank checked and possibly resealed. 2-Risers are mandatory on next inspection,date of 090318. 3-SYSTEM-What I observed was consistent with plan.APPURTENANCES-A revised"Plot Plan"is en route to County. GENERAL SITE&SYSTEM CONDITIONS The General Site and System Conditions were: Fully Inspected All Components accessible for maintenance,secure and in good condition: NO-See Comments Surfacing effluent from any component(including mound seepage): NO Components appear to be watertight-no visual leaks: NO-See Comments Improper encroachment(roads,buildings,etc.)onto component(s): NO Component settling problems observed: NO Abnormal ponding present for one or more of the disposal components: N/A Subsurface components adequately covered YES Owner compliance issues noted N/A Site maintenance required(e.g.Landscape maintenance)If yes,describe in comments: NO Occupant compliance problem(occupant not operating the system properly). If YES,describe in notes: NO If deficiencies were identified on last inspection were they corrected before or during this inspection? N/A (If NO,describe in notes,NA=no deficiencies on last report): OSS Components,structures and appurtenances located per as-built/record drawing(If NO,describe NO-See Comments I in notes). If no as-built exists or changes made,state NO and provide record to Health Dept: Alterations made to the OSS(valves adjusted,timer settings modified,ports installed,etc.)(If YES, NO describe in notes): The house/structure was vacant or used infrequently,assessment of the drainfield was not possible. YES-See Comments Is the SEP case in a finaled/completed status'?(if NO explain in comments) YES ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEM INSPECTION DETAIL TANK:Septic Tank-2 Compartment 1000 Gal This component was: Fully Inspected Component appears to be functioning as intended: NO See Comments Effluent level within operational limits(if NO explain in comments): NO See Comments All required baffles in place(N/A=No baffles required): YES Effluent Filter Cleaned(N/A=Not Present): N/A Compartment 1 Scum accumulation(Inches,if other specify): 0 Effluent filter/screen needed cleaning on arrival N/A Compartment 1 Sludge accumulation(Inches,if other specify): 9 Compartment 2 Scum accumulation(Inches,if other specify): 0 ReportlD:463128 View inspection reports online at www.onlinerme.com Page 1 of 2 Compartment 2 Sludge accumulation(Inches,if other specify): 2 Pumping needed: NO Approximate Gallons to be pumped(if needed)by Certified Pumper: grainfield:Gravity This component was: Fully Inspected Component appears to be functioning as intended: YES Ponding present?If YES explain in comments: N/A This report indicates certain charactenstics of the onsite sewage system at the time of visit.In no way is this report a guarantee of operation or future performance. ReportiD:463128 View inspection reports online at www.onlinerme.com Page 2 of 2 Jefferson County Assessor & Treasurer - Property Details - 60 ... Page 1 of 2 Jefferson County Assessor & Treasurer 15460 THOMAS C MC NERNEY for Year 2014 - 2015 Property Account Property ID: 15460 Legal Description: S18 7(LE TAX Parcel Number: 601181010 Agent Code: • Type: Real Tax Area: 0441-1-46F4E4H2C1L1P2 Land Use Code 11 Open Space: N DFL N Historic Property: N Remodel Property: N Multi-Family Redevelopment: N Township: 26N Section: 18 Range: 1W Location Address: 64 OLD POINT WHITNEY RD Mapsco: BRINNON,WA 98320 Neighborhood: 56,7,18,&19 T26N R1W(PULALI PT)&CORN/CONNOLLY/STRAMPE SP Map ID: Neighborhood CD: 1330 Owner Name: THOMAS C MC NERNEY Owner ID: 2221 Mailing Address: 17143 133RD AVE NE#186 %Ownership: 100. WOODINVILLE,WA 98072-8526 Exemptions: Taxes and Assessment Details Values Taxing Jurisdiction Improvement/ Building Improvement#1: RESIDENTIAL BLDGS State Code: 11 2030.0 sqft Value: $242,110 Bathrooms (U): 3 (FULL) Bedrooms (U): 1 Exterior Wall: SI/ST Fireplace: WD ST-GOOD Floor Construction: FRAME Foundation: CONPR Heating/Cooling: HPUMP Roof Cover: COMP Sub Type Description Class Class Yet Area CD MA Main Area 4 1S 1973 2030.0 HCPOR House Concrete Porch 3 * 1973 15.0 HDECK House Deck 3 * 1973 1366.0 GDET Detached Garage 3 1S 1973 384.0 SHED Shed (Flat Rate) 3 * 1973 96.0 http://trueweb.j effcowa.us/propertyaccess/Property.aspx?cid=0&... 9/14/2015 • Jefferson County Assessor & Treasurer - Property Details - 60 ... Page 2 of 2 OTHER Other * * 1973 0.0 CONCD Concrete Drive 3 * 1973 1160.0 HLOFT House Loft 3 * 1973 72.0 Sketch Property Image Land Roll Value History Deed and Sales History Payout Agreement (if\ This website is under active development. 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