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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_03_20_BOH_PacketPublic H Board of Health Meeting March 20, 2025 Jefferson County Board of Health Agenda Minutes {vrson Public H March 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Jefferson County Board of Health Thursday, March 20, 2025 @ 2:30 PM Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA This is a hybrid meeting: Virtual and In -Person Attendance You can join this meeting by using these methods: • Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/i/97862703889 This option will allow you to join the meeting live. You will need to enter an email address. If you wish to provide public comment, click on the hand icon at the bottom of the screen to "raise your hand." Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the meeting. • Audio -only: Dial: 1-253-215-8782 and use Webinar ID: 97862703889# This option will allow you to listen to the meeting live. If you wish to provide public comment, press *9 to "raise your hand." Participation will be up to the Chair and/or Clerk of the meeting. • In -Person: You are welcome to join the meeting in -person. In the event of technical difficulties, at least one of the methods above will be accessible to the public. Please try all methods first before calling 360-385-9100 to report any issues. Public comment will be accepted and can be emailed to: BOH@.co jefferson.wa.us until 5:00 PM the evening prior to the start of the meeting. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER — Chair Grace I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2025 Board of Health Meeting III. New Business 1. [POTENTIAL ACTION] PUBLIC HEARING for adoption of revised JCC 8.15 On -site Sewage Code and SEPA Determination of Non -significance (60 min.) Staff Presentation (Carter Erickson) Public Testimony AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request Board of Health Deliberation and Possible Vote on Adopting Code IV. Public Comment (10 mins.) Public Comment Periods are dedicated to listening to the public. Each person may address the Board onetime during these periods. To ensure equal opportunityfor the public to comment, all comments shall be limited to 2 or 3 minutes per person, depending on the volume of public in attendance. V. Old Business and Information Reports 1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report (Apple Martine) (5 mins.) 2. Jefferson Healthcare Report (Dr. Kees Kolff) (5 mins.) 3. Public Health Legislative Update (Heidi Eisenhour) (10 mins.) 4. Infectious Diseases Update (Dr. Allison Berry) (10 mins.) VI. Future Potential Agenda Topics: Harm Reduction Program Updates (April) Public Health Heroes (April) Sewer projects / wastewater Olympic Connect, the Community Care Hub model Board of Health 101 Homelessness Public Health Impacts resulting from Federal Initiatives Rural Reproductive Health Emergency Fund for Public Health Strategic planning for the county The Child Development Center VII. Announcements ADJOURNMENT BY: 4:30 p.m. Next Scheduled Meeting: April 17, 2025 2:30 — 4:30 PM Jefferson County Public Health Hybrid Meeting AT A REGULAR MEETING, THE MEMBERS MAY ADD AGENDA ITEMS AND TAKE ACTION ON OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations Provided Upon Request Public Health REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Jefferson County Board of Health Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m. Jefferson County Courthouse — Commissioners' Chambers 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA Hybrid Meeting Board Members Greg Brotherton, County Commissioner, District #3 Heather Dudley-Nollette, County Commissioner District #1 Celeste Dybeck, Tribal Representative Heidi Eisenhour, County Commissioner, District #2 Amanda Grace, Chair, Community Stakeholder Dr. Kees Kolff, Public Hospital District #2 Commissioner Monica MickHager, Vice -Chair, Port Townsend City Council Gabrielle Vanwert, Consumer of Public Health Staff Members Denise Banker, Community Health Director Dr. Allison Berry, Health Officer Michael Dawson, Water Quality Manager Alisa Hasbrouck, Environmental Health Manager Apple Martine, Public Health Director Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health Director Veronica Shaw, Public Health Deputy Director Chair Grace called the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 p.m. Members Present: Chair Amanda Grace, Members Greg Brotherton, Heather Dudley-Nollette, Celeste Dybeck, Heidi Eisenhour, Dr. Kees Kolff, Monica MickHager and Gabrielle Vanwert Staff Present: Staff Members Denise Banker, Dr. Allison Berry, Michael Dawson and Apple Martine. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Grace called for public comment. Commenter, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Coordinator for Jefferson County, announced their participation at the Connectivity Summit at Chimacum High School on March 7 and 8, 2025, a great place to learn about available resources, and there will be prizes. They are also seeking a new member to join the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (IDDAB). Commenter announced that the action group The Indivisible is seeking support and members. They requested a place on a future BoH agenda. Commenter, a student at Port Townsend High School, spoke in favor of the school -based health clinic (SBHC) at Blue Heron Middle School, the opening of which has been delayed. They enumerated the various services provided, and spoke of the favorable impact of the SBHCs at the high school and at the Chimacum School. Commenter spoke of the services provided by Gatheringplace to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and spoke of the current capital campaign to expand facilities. Respectfully submitted Page 1 of 4 G. Gilbert Commenter spoke doubtfully about the ability of local public health to determine the "best science," and provided examples of some questionable practices of the past (including references to practices during the COVID epidemic). Member MickHager asked for more information about the IDDAB. Dr. Berry thanked all the commenters for their participation, and responded to statements and questions. Member Brotherton encouraged more participation by community members, such as the group of commenters today. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Grace called for a motion to accept the agenda for February 20, 2025. MOTION: Member Brotherton moved to approve the agenda. Member Dudley-Nollette seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Grace requested a motion to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2025 meeting. MOTION: Member Mick -Hager moved to approve the minutes. Member Brotherton seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Report Staff Member Denise Banker provided a slideshow entitled "JCPH Highlights January 2025" describing Public Health programs, recent events and achievements. 2. Jefferson Healthcare Report Member Kolff reminded that Jefferson Healthcare, though undergoing construction, is still open for business, providing, among other services, testing for respiratory illnesses. The hospital construction remains on -budget and on -time. Jefferson Healthcare staff have had discussions with legislators in Olympia, and are scheduled to meet with others in Washington D.C., concerning upcoming state and federal legislation. The state is facing a budget shortfall which could be devastating. Jefferson Healthcare is financially stable, but continues to plan for future challenges. Such challenges could come from federal legislation (where potential cuts for critical services are an unknown). 3. Infectious Diseases Update According to Dr. Berry, there has been a great deal of influenza activity in the community (none of which is avian influenza). There is still time for flu vaccination, and masking is useful. RSV is still circulating, but the vaccine has reduced hospitalizations and death. COVID activity is low. Avian flu: there are no known human cases in Washington, nor poultry or dairy cow cases. There are infected wild birds, and they can infect cows, likely through water sources. Washington dairy testing has found no infection in milk supply, and eggs are also safe. Outdoor cats can be infected by eating infected birds. There are no known cases of measles in Jefferson County but a large outbreak is growing in Texas and New Mexico. The safest and most effective form of protection is getting vaccinated. The measles vaccine is 97% effective after 2 doses, and 93% effective after 1. It's a very safe vaccine that has been around since the 1960s and very well studied. We encourage all Jefferson County residents to confirm that they are up to date on their measles vaccines. Residents born before 1957 are considered immune. Respectfully submitted Page 2 of 4 G. Gilbert Current federal governmental activity is being carefully monitored, and is of great concern. Funding cuts are hindering agencies, and scientific independence is being eroded by a new rule that CDC statements must be vetted by political entities. Local scientific authorities remain independent. Discussion ensued. NEW BUSINESS 1. Announcement re: 2025 Public Health Heroes, Submissions Open Staff Member Banker announced National Public Health Week (April 7 — 13, 2025), which JCPH celebrates by awarding Public Health Heroes, nominated by the public. Submission form available at: htt s:ll effersoncoun ubiichealth.or FormCetiter/Public-Health-7/Public-Health-Heroes-2025-92 or at the JCPH office (615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend) 2. Focus on Air Quality in Jefferson County: Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Jeff Johnston, ORCAA's Executive Director, provided a slide show concerning ORCAA's mission and activities, with a focus on Jefferson County. ORCAA is a local government agency with a mission of protecting air quality within a six -county jurisdiction. Activities include permitting "stationary sources" (businesses that have the potential to emit air pollution); enforcing, state and federal air pollution regulations; monitoring air quality; and educating the public about air quality issues. Odell Hadley, Senior Air Monitoring Specialist, provided a history of air monitoring in Port Townsend. Mike Shults, Compliance Manager, discussed outdoor burning in Jefferson County; asbestos and demolition requirements; and business inspecting. 3. Winter Storm Safety Presentation Willie Bence, Director of the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management, delivered a slide -show concerning preparing for winter weather hazards, and included discussion of earthquakes, tsunamis and wildfires. 4. Call for Public Hearing re: On -Site Sewage (OSS) Code Carter Erickson, Environmental Health Specialist at JCPH, requested a public hearing at the March BoH meeting on proposed new OSS Code. Also notice provided for SEPA Review (State Environmental Protection Act), which determines whether the new OSS Code will have environmental impact. Public comment is requested. MOTION: Member Brotherton moved "that we approve the hearing for the March 20 Board of Health meeting as presented today." Member Eisenhour seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. FUTURE POTENTIAL AGENDA TOPICS ANNOUNCEMENTS Member Eisenhour announced that state representative Steve Tharinger introduced a bill (House Bill 1805) which adds a 1/10ffi of 1% sales tax to provide services for kids and families, and it was inspired by Jumping Mouse Children's Center. Dr. Berry announced that she is expecting a baby in May, and she will be taking three months away. Regional Health Officer Herbie Duber and Gib Morrow, Kitsap Public Health Officer, will cover for her in her absence. AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR The Agenda Planning Meeting for the next regular meeting of the Board will be held on March 13, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The next regular Board of Health meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted Page 3 of 4 G. Gilbert ADJOURNMENT Chair Grace adjourned the February, 2025 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:30 p.m. until the next Regular Meeting or Special Meeting as properly noticed. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Amanda Grace, Chair Glenn Gilbert, Public Health Assistant Respectfully submitted Page 4 of 4 G. Gilbert Jefferson County Board of Health New Business Item 1 [POTENTIAL ACTION] PUBLIC HEARING for Adoption of Revised JCC 8.15 On -site Sewage Code and SEPA Determination of Non -significance Public H March 20, 2025 it JCC 8e15 On -site Sewage Code 2025 Revision Key Terms "DOH" means the Washington State Department of Health "JCC" means the Jefferson County Code "JCPH" means Jefferson County Public Health "SEPA" means the State Environmental Policy Act "OSS" means on -site sewage systems "WAC" means the Washington State On -site Sewage Code chapter 246-272A WAC * 0 Background JCPH Code updates started pre -pandemic. State delayed WAC updates and adoption until January 2024 with delayed effective date of April 1st 2025. JCPH restarted work on JCC 8.15 after WAC was adopted in 2024. Reviews and Public Participation September and October 2024 JCPH hosted two meetings presenting proposed changes housing and septic professionals. Overall reaction from both groups was positive. Minor areas of concern were addressed. October 2024 JCPH and DOH consultation to discuss the proposed changes to JCC 8.15. No areas of conflict and only minor revision suggestions. December 2024 JCPH published draft code for open houses for the general public. Overall reaction from participants was positive. A major overhaul Every section of JCC 8.15 has been updated with goal of increasing readability and clarity of code requirements. Several new sections added to address new WAC standards. Regulatory reform throughout the chapter, a few examples: Eased minimum land area requirements. Extension of repair permit expiration. Lowering minimum design flow for second dwellings. Removal of Notice to Title Requirements. Reconstruction post natural disaster 8.15.060 Allow reconstruction of buildings that have been damaged from natural disaster/fire to reuse the existing OSS without meeting current code. OSS must be in good operating condition OSS must be in good standing with EH records Minimum Land Area 8.15-075 WAC246-272A-0320 has a new minimum land area standard that allows lots to be developed much smaller than previously (via Table XII). JCC 8.15.075 creates a new pathway for lots to meet minimum land area that is consistent with JCPH's long-standing commitment to protecting public health: Prioritizes meeting WAC's larger land area standard in Table XI. Allows up to 50% reduction in land area from WAC Table XI. Allows ultra -small lots to use WAC's new Table XII via a waiver process. Repair Permits 8.15.081 Repair permits can now be issued with greater expiration dates, up to 270 days with an additional 90 extension available: Allows for more flexibility for systems requiring dry -season installation. Allows for longer permit validity for less severe repairs. Previous code only allowed repairs to occur within 90 days of permit issuance, with an additional 90 day extension available. Minimum Design Flow 8.15.090(8) WAC has new minimum OSS capacity standard. Primary dwelling still sized at 2-bedrooms of capacity (minimum). Now, one additional dwelling can be sized at 1-bedroom of capacity (minimum). JCC 8.15 allows this new standard provided: A larger reserve area is present in case of premature failure. Owner acknowledgement of the additional risks associated with the smaller sizing. This may allow septic systems with extra capacity to add an additional dwelling. Certified Professionals 8.15.12011301 &140 All sections have been reorganized for ease of reading. Addition of new certification, the O&M Technician: Technicians can work on gravity OSS without supervision. Stepping -stone to O&M Specialist certification. New Table 1. Scope of Work: Relocation of each professional's scope of work into a table for clearer guidance. O&M Notice to Title Requirement 8.15-150 No longer requiring a notice to title for continual O&M: Code already requires continual O&M. Reduces overall cost of permitting for the applicant. SEPA Compliance JCPH completed a SEPA Non -Project Checklist regarding the proposed changes. Jefferson County's SEPA Responsible Official determined the updates to JCC 8.15 will not have a probable significant impact on the environment (Determination of Non -Significance). r ,% 7,2i':M6 :jdl1 s'.1 erg � _ ��w..t .RJR i ♦��_.T4� �--�.� a'�'•� � a -'•+ � � • � i •x y Nam` - .. `IL Questions? Discussion STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson In the Matter of Repealing and Replacing Chapter 8.15 JCC On -site ORDINANCE NO. Sewage Code for Jefferson Count Environmental Public Health WHEREAS. Article XI section 11 of the Washington Constitution canfers upon county legislative authorities the polive power to ado pt such local police sa n ita ry and other reg ulations as are not in conflict with generat _laws; and WHEREAS Article XI section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation of the olice power to cities and counties and the power delegated is as extensive within theirs phere as that possessed by the legislature; and WHEREAS polive power is that inherent and p len a ry power which enables prohibition of all thin s hurtful to the comfortsaf ety and welfare of soviet and WHEREAS the scope of police power is broad encompassing all those measures which bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS the Washington State De artment of Health to cha pter 246-272A WAC 0n-Site Sewage 5 stems Rules and Re ulations of the State Board of Health effective A pril 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Cou nty irn plements cha pter 246-272A WAC throw h cha pter 8.15 JCC(Oil - site Sewage Code); and WHEREAS WAC 246-272A••0013 authorizes the Jefferson County Board of Health to adopt and enforce local ruies governin On -site Se ptic S stems when the local re ulations are: 1 Consistent with and at least as stria ent as in cha pter 246-272A WAC; and b Approve d by the Was hin gton State De artment of Health p rior to the effective date of local re ulations• and WHEREAS, Jefferson Co u nty is revisi ng cha pter 8.15 JCC Can -site Sewage Code I to im J21ement changes to chapter 246-272A WAC that become effective on April 1 2025 while complVing with Jefferson CountV Resolution No. 17-19 on regulatory reform adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson Co u My Board of Health on March 25 2019• and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF WEALTH OF JEFFERSON COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS -FOLLOWS: Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findin s of Fact. The Jefferson COLI n ty Board of Health lie reb ado pts the above "Whereas" clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this Ordinance. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordiiianc.e-is to u pdate cha pter 8.15 JCC the 011-5ite Sewa e Code in Ii ht of than es by the Washin ton State ❑e partment of Health to cha pter 246-272A WAC On - Site Sewage Systems Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health effective April 1 2025 while complVing with Jefferson County Resolution No. 17-19 an regulatory reform adopted by the Jefferson Cou n ty Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson COLI nty Board of Health on March 25 2019. Page 1 of 71 Section 3. Definitions. define any relevant terms in alphabetical order, otherwise delete Section 4. Repealing and Replacing chapter 8.15 JCC. The code attached as A endix A hereby repeals and replaces chapter 8.15 JCC,_ the On -site Sewage Code. Section 5. EPH Policies Rescinded. The following EPH Policies are hereby rescinded: No. 1-89, No, 3-91 No, 93-05 No. 97-02, No. 04-01 and No. 2021-02, Section 5. Severabilit . If a ny section subsection sentence clause ph rase or section of this Resolution or its a p plication to anv person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Resolution or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected. Section 7. SEPA. This Ordinance com plies with the State Environmental Pol icV Act as follows: The SE PA res ponsible official issued a threshold Determination of N on -Sig nificance DN5 ❑n F eb ru a ry 18th 2025 which was not timely appealed. Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the later of: 1 Approval of Appendix A by the Washington State Department_ of_Flealth pursuant to WAC 246-272A- 0013 2 The failure to app rove or d e ny Appendix A within 90-da v5 of recei pt by the Wash in tan State Department of Health pursuant to WAC 245-272A-0013 3 April 1 2025• or, 4 Upon assa e by the Jefferson County Board of Health. SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE Page 2 of 71 ADOPTED this day of 2025. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH JEFFERSON CO F HEALTH MEMBERS Amanda Grace, Chair Other Communitv Stakeholder Kees Kolff, Public Hospital District Commissioner GabrielleVanwert Consumer of Public Health Monica MickHa er Citv of Port Townsend Heather Dudle -Nollette. Jefferson Countv Commissioner. District 1 Heidi Eisenhour, Jefferson County Commissioner District 2 Greg Brotherton Jefferson County Commissioner: District 3 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Carolyn Gallaway CMC Date Philip C. Hunsucker Date: Clerk of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 3 of 71 APPENDIX A The cha pter 8.15 JCC is re ealed and re p laced as shown in the line -in - line out chap es below. Chapter 8.15 ON -SITE SEWAGE CODE' Sections: 8.15.010 Authority — Scope. 8.15.020 Purpose. 8.15.030 Adoption by reference. 8.15.040 Administration. 8.15.043 Director authorized to establish administrative rules and policy. 8.15.050 Definitions and Rules of Construction. 8.15.055 Local management plan. 8.15.060 Adequate sewage disposal required. 8.15.065 Areas where OSS may pose a significant risk to public health. 8.15.070 No discharge to surface water or ground surface. 8.15.075 Minimum land area reciuirements. 8.15.080 On site sewage system ^ ^^'t055 ermit re uired. 8.15.081 OSS permit for repair or replacement. 8,15,082 Pend ing OSS a pp lication or permit - transfera bilit extension and cancellation. 8.15.083 OSS permit expiration and partial installation. 8.15.084 Revocation of issued OSS permit or denial of 055 permit application. 9.15.085 Operational permit. 8.15.090 Design requirements for all OSS. 8.15.095 Commercial -OSSeR site sewage 8.15.100 Community 055 i .,spew- s ,rteFR5. 8.15.105 Land divisions . 8.15.110 Inspection and OSS final approval. 8.15.119 Certificate or authorization required. 8.15.120 Sewage system 8.15.130 &&p4&4444wmpe s0&M specialist and O&M technician. 8.15.140 OSS installer. 8.15.145 Homeowner inspection authorization. 8.15.147 Certificate or authorization holders sub ect to suspension or revocation. Table 1. Scope of Work 8.15.150 Operation,, ^�a'�;a„ee and monitoring. Table 2. Frequency of O&M inspection Requirements 8.15.165 Waiver of state or local regulations. 8.15.170 Appeal — Hearing. 8.15.180 Enforcement — Penalty. 8.15.190 Severability. 8.15.200 Fees. 8.15.210 64eetive date Other laws apply. 8.15.220 Conflict with other laws. Page 4 of 71 8.15.010 Authority — Scope. Pursuant to hapters 43.20 and 70.05 RCW, the Jefferson County 'oard�ea44BOI-I is charged with the duty of protecting the public health and safety of all inhabitants of Jefferson County, and enacting such rules and regulations as are necessary in order to carry out there FeSP A50hrlitiesthe re uirements of this chapter and to provide for the enforcement thereof. The pFewsmens requirements of this Fegulatien- hapter shall apply to all territory within the boundaries of Jefferson County. This chapter is promulgated under the authority ❑f chapters 70.05, 70A.105, and 70A.110 RCW and chapter 246-272A WAC jQi:d 9_20 s2-(Appm. o)j nra c 12] 8.15.020—. —Purpose. The purpose of these reau Wi9fwthis chapter is to protect, preserve, promote,and im prove ass w Fe public health, safety, and the environment by: (1) Establishing minimum standards of sanitation for sewage; and 2 Eliminating or minimizing the potential for public exposure to sewage; and 3 Eliminating or minimizing the adverse effects of sewage discharges to the ground, surface water or round water- back-ups of sewage into structures: or inadequate treatment and control of sewa e+ i ... ate Ieng +.ter.,, tFeatment and &P05aI of sewage; (4e) FAha 5 i'i�a•r7cz-rrrr r QFdj 8.15.030,----Adoption by reference. m#oea*4 Af health. mTrcarcrr. {}Chapter 246-272A WAC, On -Site Sewage Systems Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health, as it now exists or hereafter may be amended is hereby adopted by reference as rules and regulations of the Jefferson Cou nty BOH modified in this cha pter as authorized by WAC 246-272A-0013 rovided DOH approves or fails to d i5approve this chapter within 90 days of DOH's receipt of this cha ter.; apA (2) The july 2012 5Al.,5hki. ten State Department of Ith Rpeaupmei .ded CtallddFAG @Ad ru;.-1ane f. F o;t TA1.-.+r Inrr1 9_20 § 2 (Appm. u). QFd o 9 § a. Ord. v ��r 6_72i Ord, 8.15.040 —Administration. The }affianion r �r^44-+i +�' heaitl}director, through authority delegated by the Jefferson County board of health and the Jefferson County health officer, shall administer there ..egUlati""rthis chapter. Fees may be charged pursuant to the department's fee schedule adopted pursuant to cha ter Page 5 of 71 3.80 JCC fortis -administration of this chapter, including but not limited to processing applications for permits, performing inspections, and making decisions..- 0fd tl 2 rn.,,. 8.15.043 Director authorized to establish administrative rules and policy. The director is authorized to adopt administrative rules and policies to implement this chapter. 8.15.050_—Definitions and Rules of Construction. The following rules apply to interpretation of words as used in this cha ter: 1• All words shall have their normal and customs ry meanin s unless s pecificaII defined otherwise in this chapter; 2 Any nender-s pecific term shall be i nterp reted as if it is male. female or neutral gender 3 Any term phrased in the plural shall also be interpreted to mean the singular, and any singular term shall be interpreted to also mean the plural, (4) The present tense shall include the futurei 5 If a conflict exists between the inter retation of c h a j2ter 246-272A WAC and this cha Pter, the more strip ent re u[ation shall a p p1Vto better p rotect public health and the environment• and 6 The definitions in chapter 246-272A WAC are incorporated bV reference. (7) In addition to those definitions set forth in C-chapter 246-272A WAC, the following definitions shall also apply in this Fegwlaiieftihapter: f E g,, eating,gSciMitati 0l;,- a R 5•leepiA 'm Su rah a dwell:Fig sWil bee sideFed ami ssar.:_use Af the "Aggrievedperson" means a person who received an adverse decision under this chapter. "BOH" means the Jefferson County Board of Health_ "Ce Ft jf meatienCertificate" means a certificate gFa Rted-iss u ed by the health officer permitting a person to practice in the field of sewage disposal as an epeFation and *41442&M specialist. O&M technician, installer, or sewage pumper. ^{ ^^ site Se-;Nage systems. n� - — tt "Certificate" does not include a "homeowner inspection authorization," as teFFM elsewhere in this chapter. "Chain of custody" means a procedure to ensure that samples have been in the possession of, or secured by, an authorized person at all times from sample collection to receipt by the laboratory. -The !hl m--L .-.F -aFHPle It+ytp-FF74+e-F- {E}L�iFF#g/ta. i g th e sa Fn pie ee Rta i n p nth a66 ign e d , .Is„k 4 ,z...ufonn Page 6 of 71 "Community en site s__ _ -AewOSS" means any es .. to s__;AemOSS designed to serve two or more independently owned st�;e,edwelling units with design flows of up to 3,500 gallons per day. An OSS serving only one single-family residence plus one accessory dwelling unit is not considered a community on site s____o_ _ &tePaQSS. "Commercial e^ site sewag means any nonresidential or combined residentiali and nonresidential ^R site s s, &+^mOSS with a design flow of up to 3,500 gallons per day. "Critical areas" means geologically hazardous areas, frequently flooded areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, wetlands, and fish and wildlife habitat areas, all as defined through C-chapter 365-196 WAC as "critical areas" and regulated in chapter 18.22 JCC as adopted or hereinafter amended. Critical areas sometimes are also known as E nv i ro n me nta I ly Sensitive Areas. "Decommissionine" means in addition to the requirements in WAC 246-272A-0300 all existing tanks. distribution boxes risers or tither voids in the ground shall be proijeriV decommissioned by breakin the lid(sl numr)inr?, and filling with clean fill to grade. "Department" means the Jefferson County Department of Environmental Public Health and Water u a I ity, a de artment of the Jefferson Count De artment of Public H ea lth. W as h 0 not^R State fl. paFtme„t Af Wealth "DCD" means the Jefferson County Department of Community Development. "Department of Ecology (Ecology)" means the Washington State Department of Ecology. "Department of Health ❑OIL " means the Washington State Department of Health. "Design"- means a co plete OSS desi ned by a licensed se tic des i ner as defined by cha pter 246-272A WAC. r'hapteF 246 242A WAC P4 I.,FF.,.-seRR Gei_l.,ty pali ies. The desigH shall use the F144at and F4....S provided ed by If Qii PrepeF ide F44i.=atien and 1Ocatieff- f 90iI legs and at the sit., a r; Jered to be pa q 9 toe .,.,ciao this chapier this teFFA applies te both -A i 5'. sewage treatmeRt system designeFs 4cefi5ed "Director" means the director of the department or their dele ee. "Dwelling unit" means a unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons which may-includ permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. "Education contact hours" means contact participation in an organized educational experience led or facilitated by qualified sponsorship, capable of direction and qualified instruction. COWFses musta pp .r.,-t 4.�. '14 -4h Gffi Enr rir_deS ig -iFd bP S ..F ......y., .�.-.,J L......,I..rl:.r pe Ftair ing to O site Page 7 of 71 r n ofi �.,.istinr,. ..rfn..�Li--r,�-rcrrn' r a �'i'8fl� {i-$�C�1BH-Of aFi iT.fl RSA ei (a) Sewage eA the suFface of SeWa the gFound; (b) (e) Sewage than the dFaiRfield .-.MEOW LCe55POOIS SF rieepage pttso ems; r.irtaMi ,• -ate d-iI "Health officer" means a legally ualified physician who has been appointed as the local health officeref for the Jefferson County Department of public health, or a representative authorized by and e ,dkeet supeA 4GR ^{ the local health officer, as defined in C-chapter 70.05 RCW. Page 8 of 71 "Homeowner inspector" means a person who has been issued a homeowner inspection authorization by Jefferson County public health as required by JCC 8.15.145. This term i eludes other perms, ••n l effe Fs o n Go u .,+,. ,hlic heal+h to Ea FR PI ete MGF;jteFiA9 i1qSPe64iGRS he _rites .wane system se ..�r�� .+ne�Tr_.�J_z s4�hlic �• .,d r eFting m i 4oring inspeair.n en registeFed 11CC in leffersaR r'.,U Rty. "JCC" means the Jefferson County Code as currentIv enacted or as later amended. — � r h0R0 andiPSb1 Fa n re as 5 p eOf0ed 0n Ire 4 i C5420 p rs o Fi aIly haids a A i%ta!ler'.• . e4g4ea4e a nelre EA1Y of a site sue. age .die•r asaI systemi Fi I.,fferse,n COURt.,_ "Irou" nq ea s loffersen rnu..+,. pub1:r, healtk�-"Legal Lot of Record (LLOR)" means any lot that is determined to be a legal lot of record pursuant to chapter 18.12 JCC. "Monitoring inspection" means an inspection of the components associated with a specific OSS containing the information specified on forms approved by K-R,4the department. "Notice of violation" means written determination that an element or section of these FUles aR eglafiE).;sthis chapter has not been complied with. "On -site sewage system (OSS)" means an integrated system of components, located on or nearby the property it serves that conveys, stores, treats, a+4{eFand provides subsurface soil treatment and dispersal of sewage. It consists of a collection system, a treatment component or treatment sequence, a soil dispersal component, and a reserve area. An en site +er"OSS also refers to a holding tank sewage system or other BOSS that does not have a soil dispersal component. This includes systems OSS previously defined as: (1a) Conventional: sy&tefns-OSS consisting solely of a septic tank and a gravity SSAS, or those including a pump to a gravity SSAS. (2.14) Alternative: all sys-OSS_not defined as conventional, such as pressurized, public domain treatment devices and proprietary products. "OSS Installer" means an individual who has passed an exam approved by the department, holds a current bond and insurance ass perified in JCC 8,15.140 holds an installer's certificate and su pervises the installation and repair of an OSS in Jefferson Countv. Page 9 of 71 "O&M" means Operation and Monitoring. "9 e tin a sxi p & specialist" means an ind"'W11Aia_ers_on with training, skill, and experience in the maintenance, monitoring, and operation of an OSS and who is certified by ie department to inspect and monitor the performance of an OSS. "O&M technician" means a person with training, skill and experience in the maintenance monitoring, and operation of an OSS and who is certified by the department to inspect and monitor the performance of gravity and pum p to gravity OSS. An O&M technician can ins pect and monitor all other OSS types under the direct Supervision of a designer or O&M specialist I—..--..+r--- --_-r.,.e_ --- .e__..11t.... ..i--.......+..-.rl....... I .,r .�rr.r�...+,. ❑nririnnrn r.�r "Or" means or and and/or. "Partial installation" means the installation of the drainfield or disposal component, and any pre- treatment device identified in the approved design. he ed , Fe poFti Fi gz-rrrcrrvr�zsj ;c=c..,. .i eet to patent . a trademaFk. rr means an ed andgranted a epkiflrate tr. OPeFate by the health .-.FFieeF to rFIF amv-rnrrrrm r'tall or repaiF riseFs on septic tw+ks-qr-� r that aFe eeded te pFeperly ep Fdte, a:rQ « +r AS461 CA r r OP--Of-a- a4e4 s r eyeage system. Th0S iR-1.1.d~r -anti ie Fe pes ed to : pa Et fhe se0is r .,dux.. the d 9 PGFa i "ROW" means the Revised Code of Washington, as currently enacted or as later amended. "Resident owner" means a persen whe awns a p FEel,r the a~� c�,prapertu owner that occupies, or intends to occupy, that )the property they own. Page 10 of 71 do «.,.lc. r.r r.3he waste G.`�'.mFGnents tee: r, .. inspeEtlen ter- "Scale bar" means the graphic representation by which distances can be measured. "Scum" means lighter solids, such as fats and grease, that rise to the top of a septic tank, holding tank or pump chamber. "Septage" means the mixture of solid wastes, scum, sludge, and liquids pumped from within septic tanks, holding tanks, pump chambers, and other OSS components or removed from grease traps. "Septic tank" means a watertight treatment receptacle receiving the discharge of sewage from a building sewer or sewers, designed and constructed to permit separation of settleable and floating solids from the liquid, detention and anaerobic digestion of the organic matter, prior to discharge of the liquid. "Sewage Pum per" means a person a pproved and granted a certificate by the de partment to remove and transport Sewage or se toe from -septic tanks, PLIMP chambers and portable toilets. site sewage system. "Site installer" means Pin ' ;a pet -son that has passed than exam approved by the department,a*4 maintains an annual certificate, and "H: gworks under the direction, insurance and bond of a certified installer. "Sludge" means heavy solids that settle to the bottom of a septic tank, holding tank or pump chamber. "Sam!'eg" means a detailed dose tier of :! PFGYidIng WGF144atlaR en the reil'c r=apaei +.-. --. — +.- ,t,-....,.,r 7 4 m-Ai. "T7!l:LT.T.!T-7!`1TtlJ':3RTL�Zt1AS�C�T+?rsrrTfaRwtiT�fe�■rrwa�.a�•r.s..��s "Violation" means a nsludi.,n h„+ liet limite iolation of this chapter or -chapter 246-272A WAC. ^°'taPC ^ ,f site waste Ater treat._ elit Page 11 of 71 "WAC means the Washington Administrative Code. 8.15.055 Local management plan. (1) Management and oversight of Y OSc is intended to result in an effective means of regulating sewage disposal and necessary to protect the public health, by promoting a comprehensive approach to sewage treatment and disposal. (2) A local sewage management plan was adopted in July 2007 as required by 4chapter 246-272A WAC. The local management plan has the following requirements: Identify all OSS in Jefferson County;-apd " Progressively develop and maintain an inventory, including the type and locatio:- of all known OSS in operation; {c4c. Facilitate education of �TPrqperty owners regarding theiF Fespen_ib&ie � Ile requirements of- C-chapter 246-272A WAC and this chapter and provide epeFatien and maeRteRaReeO&M information for all types of &y&teFA-,OSS in use;-a*d Page 12 of 71 kQ. Remind and encourage hOFHeGWAeFS property owners to complete the epeFati9R and ^' eeO&M inspections required by WAC 246-272A-0270 and this chapter; (eke. Maintain records required; -»AA {#}f. Enforce OSS owner permit application, W, iRg and M8iRteRaPee0&M -and failure repair requirements; kg)&. Identify unknown, undocumented or failing OSS; and.. h. Identify areas where OSS pose an increased public health risk. (3) T4--An annual O&M fee*ill-shall support implementation of the above items and provide support and maintenance of a data base system for the records of sep+: ,stemOSS permitting, installation, cAk,; and communication with the responsible parties. (4) To implement the requirements of the Jefferson County local management plan as adopted or amended, eachEach Em site ,..rite.. ateF di5posaa rs5tew OSS -shall be charged afl-the annual O&M fee as adopted in the department' tal he^l." fee schedule. (5) The department's fee schedule shall be revised on an annual basis concurrent with budget adoption by the board of countV commissioners pursuant to chapter 0918 14, Seetlee-3FeeT (6) The annual fee shall be collected via the property owner's proDerty tax statement to implement the requirements of this chapter. l7)Exemption from the Aannual O&M Ffee.- The following parcels shall be exempt from the annuai O&M fee. orovided the proDerty owner shall demonstrate that at least one of the following exemptions apply to the satisfaction of the health officer: a. The ParceI is exem pt from taxation pursuant to cha ter 84.36 RCW b. The parcel is connected to an approved sewersystem; c. The ❑arcel is connected to a large OSS permitted by DOH, provided all components to include septic tanks and pump charnbers are managed and inspected by an approved third art d. No structure on the parceI is connected to a water su p plyand the parceI is not ca pable of creating or discharging sewage; e. Parcels on forestland as defined in RCW 84.33.035- f. Parcels on timberland, as defined in RCW 84.34.020 and Parcels determined by the cou My assessor to Q U a fify for a senior citizen or disabled persons property tax exemption under RCW 84.36.381 on January 1st of the tax year. Page 13 of 71 P59peFties that can demenstFate tG the 6j-#-i--;f @f the health Affir-pr that they aFe EeAAee�ed te aR appFeved municipal seweF ,s.t . fitted by the illlashir gton State Department of Eeeiesy n.- •+ Y,u.,- {Ia4 Subm ^f aW�F-�7-Fll- $r the re5mdeFiee or str ct.irai rye 4��,ti t;...., f,,...� ., .,a.,a byMi?.,+ai �,^^Ith R,.,,� e.-+;nn h„ Iron to „arir.. 4+a-9 a4e4 E6rditieR I the ., r fr.r ...hirh a pflon it requested. 44 ( This exemption shell not be u ri used foF pa4mal reductions of the. an lie -sewage aperat.".li and15��7r 8 If any portion of a parceI does not satisfy an exem ption criteria spec if ied in this section. then the parcel shall be subject to the annual O&M fee. (9) To receive an exemption authorized by this section: a. The Property owner shall submit to the department a completed application on a form approved by the de artment between January 31st and March 1st of the Vear for which an exemption is requested. b. For the exem ption in subsection 7 b the propert owner shall submit in addition to the a plication reCl aired by subsection 9 a a sewer bill for the rope rts h ow ng an account number and the sewer provider's contact information. c. For the exem pfion in suhsection 7 c the propert owner shall submit in addition to the a o DIication req uired by subsection 9 a the contact information for the third partmana in and ins pecting the large OSS_ lfl The annual fee exem ption in this section does not a pply to Partial reductions of the OSS o peration or the O&M program charge. (: 11) n., site sewag system Whether an OSS tashall be assessed the fee shall be determined based on _n c°Fe -- sewage s;s+emOSS records. (S12) The director shall provide the co u My assessor and the cou nty treasurer sufficient information to collect the annual fee to implement the requirements of this chapter, including the number of jeffer5eFi (;GU;;ty P4Ik h..al+h 5h.,ll .. •We :.,tern., -mien +^ Baer ser An new OSS and decommissioned OSS annually. The coordination re uired by this subsection shall occur at least once annually before the deadline that co u n ty de artment's p ro osed budgets shall be submitted far consideration bv the board of county commissionersAOFE1 o 20 F. 2 (App, a). Ord c_,r_§is 8.15.060 Adequate sewage disposal required. (1) Every residence, place o€business, unit, -orfad ity, or eta structure er�a-E-e where people congregate, reside, or are employed or that has the potential to generate sewage shall be connected to an approved public sewer. If no public sewer is available, all sources of sewa the buildingseydk shall be connected to an Ig rp oved e"to sewage 5y6 BOSS appFev-,- that com ties with the standards for construction ❑ erations and maintenance of chapter 245-272A WAC and this cha ter.by the healih Page 14 of 71 ,ftr cer. Said sewage disp9sal system shall k- k..;It -- febuilt, ceAstFur=ted and ma +. ed in e a s tG F:Reet4heiFe m e r.ts as p reseri hed by +he health Affir-or erdan .with.."'rmi"-ri-'iP,6Lm of . aterle s to61et d evice 9 6 P eenj u R cti., with a s a p p -Fy r. 1, the F a F Ot1.eTP f' .t., r.. 51-,;l l-- reted to an pyre c-d public sewer er shall he r.eted to a Fi o Pi site sewage .ste Fn a p p eve by the health -Off (Z3) Any new or replacement residence unit facility, structure -ef commercial structure, or any expansion, as that term is defined in jCC 8.15.95 chapter 246-272A WAC, maybe connected to an pfe- existing eR site s s; stefPQSS only when the pfe-existing BOSS has hydraulic capacity, sufficient vertical and horizontal separation, an adequate reserve area, and satisfies all other requirements to be in compliance with GUedechapter 246-272A WAC and this chapter. 3 Exem tion for connection of a replacement structure that was damaged in a natural disaster or other situation be and the property owner's control. An existing OSS may be connected to a re placement structure that was damaged in a natural disaster or other situation beyond the property owner's control such as fire earthquake. landslide etc., if all of the followin requirements are met: a. The f ooto rint heated sq uare foota e. and septic ca Pacit reg uirements of the replace m e nt structure remains the same as the original structure. b. The waste -strength is of residential strength in nature. c. The existing OSS was issued a permit and has been given final a provaI for use by the department. d. The existing method of sewage disposal is not a pit privy, outhouse see a e pit, or method of dis posai that if continued use of the OSS would be inconsistent with the pur ose and objectives of this chapter. e. The OSS shall have a full evaluation by aseptic designer or engineer that proves the following; i The tanks are in good condition/working order; ii The disposal component has at least two feet of vertical separation; NO The disposal component is not ponded; iv The OSS has not been modified withoutpermits; v The OSS meets groper setbacks to welts and surface waters; and (vi) The OSS has not failed as defined by chapter 246-272A WAC. f. If all of the above in this subsection are met an up-to-date record drawing of the OSS generated by a designer shall be submitted to the department and the OSS shall be retrofitted as to provide proper access for ongoing ❑&M as prescribed in the design section of this chapter. —A reserve area desi nation shall be reg uired on a nV pro pert served by an OSS p rior to a p proval of a buiIdlnR permit that increases the footprint or adds. additional structures on to a p roperty which does not already have a reserve area rnFd ❑ 29 § 2 (Aj3p)Q). nrEI, 6 ! Page 25 of 71 8.15.065 Areas where OSS may ose a significant risk to public health. The health officer may im pose additional reg uirements to an OSS a pp lication beyond the minimum established in this chapter and chapter 246-272A WAC, and may deny the application, in anV area where an OSS may ose a significant risk to human health and the environment. The health officer shall make the follow in firid in s in their decision: (11 The decision is made as a matter of professiona1 "ud ment to protect human health and safety,and the environment, 2 The re uirements and restrictions contained within the decision are Prudent and necessary to prevent or reduce the possibiIit of failure of an OSS or, to minimize a ny ne ative im pacts of an OSS upon public health and environmentally sensitive areas; and 3 The determination is based on a review of available science by the department and other agencies with expertise in making their determination. 8.15.070 No discharge to surface water or ground surface. Sewage effluent from any eR ske sewag@QSS r ispe6a! s ste '^r other human sewage shall not be discharged directly or indirectly to surface water or upon the surface of the ground, except where expressly permitted by -RWthe tie artment DQFI or -lay the ', a5limngW., State Wepal4l:A044* Ecology fl,94 9_20 § 2 (np px= n), Ord. 6 121 8.15.075 Minimum land area requirements. 1 No application for an OSS permit, LLOR determination pUrSUant to chapter 18.12 JCC or a land division pursuant to cha Pter 18.35 JCC shall be a P proved unless: a. The lot meets Table XI in WAC 246-272A-0320,_or b. The lot does not meet Table XI in WAC 246-272A-0320 but complies with all of the following: i The lot utilizes an OSS that does not exceed the maximum allowable total nitro en loading limits of Table X11 in WAC 246-272A-0320; 0 0 The lot is at least 50% of the minimum land area re uirement of Table XI in WAC 246-272A- 0320; NO The lot utilizes an OSS meeting a minimum of treatment level 3 and bacterial level 2 or a pressurized OSS with 36 inches of vertical separation; (iv) The lot utilizes an OSS without taking site reductions; and v The owner of the lot does not own additional adjacent lots or is unable aggregate additional lots that would allow the lot to meet Table XI in WAC 246-272A-0320; or c. The lot does not meet a. or b. above but quaIifies for a waiver from the above re uirements b complying with all of the following: i Application for a waiver including a justification describing how the requested waiver is consistent with the pur oses and ob6ectives of protectin ubIic health: ii The lot utilizes an OSS meeting a minimum of treatment level B and bacterial level 2• iii The lot utilizes an OSS without taking, size reductions; iv The lot utilizes an OSS that does not exceed the maximum allowable total nitro en loading limits of Table XII in WAC 246-272A-0320; Page 16 of 71 v The lot does not require any other waivers from this chapter or chapter 246-272A WAC to permit an OSS; and vi The owner of the lot does not own additional adjacent lots or is unable aggregate additional lots that would allow the lot to meet b above- or d. The lot has a permitted OSS that has been given final approval by the department or has beers partially installed as defined by this chapter; or e. The owner of the lot proves to the satisfaction of the department that the lot has an OSS that was constructed prior to 1970. 2 Minimum lot size reg uirernents of subsection 1 may be satisfied by bind in g multi p le lots to ether by the following ways: a. Recording with the Jefferson County Auditor's Office of a boundary line admustment or a lot consolidation pursuant to Article I of title 18JCC- or b. Record in of a restrictive covenant or an easement that runs with the land with the Jefferson Count Auditor's Office on a forma p proved by_ the de partment that satisfies the foil owin requirements: i The be n ef icia ry of the restrictive covenant or easement shall be the cou nty th ro ug h the department ii The restrictive covenant or easement shall bind together all of the adjacent lots that do not individually satisfy the minimum lot size of Table HI in WAC 246-272A-0320; and iii Provided that if a ny such adjacent lot su bsecl ue ntly p ro posed €or b i n d i ng witl1 another lot to satis fy the reg uirernents of subsection 1 the de partment shall a PP rove an amendment to the restrictive covenant or easement recorded with the Jefferson Cou nty Auditor's Office that removes such adjacent lot from the restrictive covenant or easement. 8.15.080 OSS OR site sewage system permit rectuired. (1) Permit re aired. Installation modification expansion of an OSS or connection to an exist in O5S without a valid permit issued by the health officer is proizibie-te-be 2 Satisfaction of minimum land area requirements, An 055 permit shall not be issued for a lot that does not rneet one of the minimum land area requirements of this chapter- (3) Exemption from permit requirement for minor repairs. A permit is not required for those repairs defined as minor repairs. The following is required for minor repairs; a. All minor repairs shall be documented via the on -site septic inspection and monitoring database or other approved n3ethod; b. The minor repair shall be completed by a property owner, certified installer, O&M specialist, ❑&M technician or pum per as allowed under their certificate and C. Where pum p or control panel are re laced ❑r altered are ort shall be submitted to the de artment to identi fy the co p feted minor re pair. The re Port shall include com Ponent manufacturer s pecification and ve rify that settin s and f u n ct io na ii-ty are consistent with the approved design. Page 17 of 71 4 Emergency mitigations for sewage surf -acing or backing up into a structure. A designer or installer may erform emergency mitigations for sewage surfacing or backing up into a structure to alleviate the hazard until a repair permit can be issued provided all of the following requirements shall be satisfied: a. The mitigation shall protect human and environmental health; b. The mitigation shall eliminate possible human or animal contact with OSS effluent- c. The mitigation shall consider site constraints including but not limited to surface waters. wells ditches and ground water: and d. The mitt ation shall be documented and repo rted to the de artment within of 24 hours work performed. (SI Re ulations in effect at the time of a PPIication a pply. App lications far an OSS permit shall be a pproved in accordance with the re ulations in effect at the time of submission of a co flip lete a pplication as re guired by subsection 7 incIudin g but not limited to its penod of vaIidit and expiration date. 6 No assurance of future d evelop meet. Installation of an OSS does not assure future deve lop ment on the p ro pertv. future deve top meat shall cam p ly with state and local code at the time of a pp lication. 7 Com p lete a p piication reg uired. The application shall be submitted on a forma pp roved b the de artment with all submittal re Quirements as reg uired bV the de partment throe h administrative rule on the form and by this cha pter. Incam plete a p glications and fees shall be returned to the a pp licant without further processin or review. To be considered co p lete an a pJ21ication shall include all of the following: a. A detailed to -scale construction Ian for the proposed OSS and site with on inai sign atu re of the designer; b. A pp lication form is cam p fete and accurate with p ro pert information and on inai si nature of applicant or authorized representative; and c. A soil log report co p leted by the individual vvha e-rformed the soil evaluation. Tile soil to report shall identifV the date the soil observations were made and the name of the person who logged the soils for the report. Soils evaluation shall be completed by a designer or professional en ineer licensed in the state of Wash in ton soil scientist licensed in the state of Washin ton or the local health officer. The soil testi np, shall cam p ly with the reg uirerents of WAC 246-272A- 0220 and the following rocedures: i A minimum of two soil logs shall be dup in both the proposed primary area and the roposed reserve area of sufficient size and de pth to acc u ra le IV determine site su ita bi I ity for on -site sewage disposal. ii The health officer m ay reg uire additional soil logs or such further testi np as is necessary to determine the a d eci u acy of a site for on -site sewage- dis osal. NO Where sieve ana4 sis tests are re uired, t h ey shall be co p feted by a certified lab and chain of custodV re uirements shall be followed which includes: 1. Obta i n i ng the sam p le by health officer with p ro pert owner or pro perty owner representative present: 2. Assignment of sample ID number; 3. La beli ng/taggin the sam p le container with ass i ned number and location taken• 4. Documentation by authorized sampler of date asid location of samples taken; and S. Delivery bV secure means to a laboratory accredited by the Department of ECola Page 18 of 71 iv The property owner shall fill and cover the hoies p rovided for evaluation of the soils for an installation permit or subdivision review within 10 days f o I lowi np, notification that the ins pection by the health officer is complete. The propert owner shall be notified in writtn when the inspection has been completed. d. Any easements or covenants running with the land necessafyto provide minimum land area to locate an OSS shall be recorded with the Jefferson Co u nty auditor's office priorto submittal of anV OSS permit application. In the case of immediate public health hazard recording of the easements covenants or, lot consolidations shall be re uired prior to final a p provaI of the OSS. 8 Errors in design or installation are the responsibility of the propertV owner. The property owner or their authorized agent is responsible for the accurate re p resentation of all information presented to the health off ice r. A nV error committed by a desi ner or installer remains the sole res pansibitit of the propertV owner. The department does not have the authority or responsibility to change OSS requirements when errors occur in design or installation. 9 OSS for structures subject to chapter 15.15 JCC. No OSS permit shall be issued for anV OSS located in a flood lain floodway, coastal high hazard area, or area of special flood hazard as defined in chapter 15.15 JCC until all required permits and approvals have been issued pursuant to chapter 15.15 JCC. All OSS permits shall comply with any applicable standards or requirements in chapter 15.15 JCC. 10 Cam fiance with other applicable law required. a. Permits for all OSS shall comply with all applicable requirements of the RCW the WAC and federal law. b, Permits for all OSS within unincorporated Jefferson County shall comply with all applicable rovisions of the JCC i ncl u d i ng but not limited to the Jefferson Cou nty uniform Devel Op meet Code (UDC), title 18 JCC. c. Permits for all OSS within the City of Port Townsend shall comply with the Port Townsend Municipal Code as currently enacted or as later amended. 11 Com liance with this chapter is not a defense for the failure to comply with laws. Compliance with this chapter is not a defense for the failure to comply with the re uireillents of any other applicable local, state, or fed era l_law or regulation. 17 Corn pliance with title 19 JCC reg uired before a ny permit can be issued. No permit or other development approval shall be issued on a property subject to a stop work order, notice of violation, or notice of violation and ❑rder of abatement as tong as the civil code violation or nuisance that is the subject of the stop work order, notice of violation or notice of violation and order of abatement remains uncorrected exce pt that the director may issue such permits n ecess a ry to correct the violation or permits to preserve life or property. .Hed by e the rdJ } Page 19 of 71 (8) The health of frarer m Feyake eF deny a PeFf*imt f.....Jue E Eiia plar_:.lEl dE b t a 8t 4FA itE4 Page 20 of 71 ON IT 9 T WTT r. in.- - - - - Feserve area smie and depth to --r-elym eteFmifie site 5u4 fEPF wi site sewage Page 21 of 71 8.15.081 OSS pernift for repair or replacement. T A permit is re uired to repair or replace a failed or substandard OSS and shall comply with the d es ig n standards of cha Pter 246-272A WAC and this cha pter. i2 Re pair Permits shall exp ice 90 — 270 days from the date of issue based on assessment of risk to ubIic health such as but not limited to; s u rfacing sewage, dischar a to ground water or bac ki ng u into a structure. 3 Repair permits may be extended for an additional 90 days if the health officer determines it is warranted. Additional mitigations to reduce risk may be required. Such mitigations may include ins pection by an O&M s pecialist ❑&M technician or des i ner, or partici pat ion in a voluntar compliance agreement pursuant to title 19 JCC. 4 Per cha pter 246-272A WAC the minirnum desig n flow of an OSS fora primar d we I I i ng unit is 240 aIIons per day, A re air or re pl ace ment of a residential OSS that was previousl designed for less than 240 gpd shall be sized to meet this minimum design standard. 8.15.082 Pending OSS application or permit - transferability, extension and cancellation. 1] Aoolication and permit transferable. An application and permit is transferable with propert ownership. 2 Extension of time for pending OSS permit application- The health officer may extend the time for action by the a pp licant fora period not to exceed 180 da s u pon written req uest by the a pp licalit s howi ng that circumstances be and the control of the a pp licanth ave p revented cam p letion of a pp lication reg uirements. No a p plicat ion shall be extended more than once. 3 Cancellation of pendinp OSS permit applications. An alopkation shall be cancelled if the applicant fails to submit requested additional information within 12 months of the department's written notice of required information. The applicant shall resubmit a complete application and design with current desi ner stam p, paycurrent ap pflication fees and meet the current ru}es and re uIations. Page 22 of 71 8.15.083 OSS permit ex iration and ar al installation. �1} OSS Permit Expiration. a. An OSS permit issued under this section shall exp ire after th re rears frorn the date of issuance. b. An OSS permit mayremain valid be and its exp irat ion date if the property for which the permit has been issued also has an active building permit for which the structure that will he connected to the OSS. E. if the OSS is not installed before the ermit expires, a new ermit based on standards in effect on the date of the new application is re aired. 2 Partial installation. When an OSS has been p a rt ia I ly installed as defined b this cha pter and the orig inal permit has ex pired a ny future installation of tanks or other com ponents needed to complete the OSS shall require a new permit based on standards in effect on the date of the new application. 8.15.084 Revocation of issued OSS permit or denial of ❑S5 permit application. The health officer may revoke or deny an issued OSS permit or OSS permit application for good cause to protect qublic health and s afety or the environment i n Cl U d i ng but not limited to the np. 1 Development or continued use of the OSS threatens public healtli- 2 Misrep resentation or inaccuracy in the construction p Ian or the permit a pp lication: 3 Failure to meet conditions of the permit or the regulations; or Changes or alterations to the site that may ne ativel im act the funct-ioninp, of the OSS or reserve area included but not limited to gLaclh2i ,fillinL clearin or burnin o )ierations. 8.15.085 Operational permits. 1 An o erational permit shall be re wired in following cases; a. For privately -owned OSS consisting solely of a holding tank b. For experimental OSS or OSS for which there is a proprietary product developmentpermit; c. Pursuant to resolutions adopted by the BOH; or d. For OSS that the health officer determines poses a sign ifica nt risk to public health. 2 Ap p lication reg uired. Ap plication for an o erational permit shall be submitted on a forma 13proved by the department, Incomplete applications and fees shall be returned to the applicant without further processing or review. To be considered complete, an op erational permit application shall satisfy all the reg uirements of this section and shall have fees aid in full. 3 When an operational permit is required, the health officer shall: a. Establish conditions of a pp rovaI of the o perational permit which shall be met b the property owner for continued use of the OSS, b. U pdate conditions in the o perational permit as a pprop riate as a result of Chan es to the OSS and its use: and c. LJ pon a determination by the department that the OSS is not in corn fiance with its o erational permit, de ny orwit hhold a p provaIs of a p [)licat ions for other ermits issued b the de artment that have been applied for by the propeqy owner. 4 Property owners shall renew their operational permit annually or as otherwise reQui.red_by the operationai_permit. Page 23 of 71 5 A written service contract in a form acceptable by the department shall be in effect between the ro ert owner' and an O&M specialist, O&M technician, pumper, or designer to perform the inspections, maintenance pumping, sam lin mmonitonn and an other re wrements of the operational permit. 6 The pro perty owner of an OSS which is reg uired to have an o erationa! permit shall be res ponsible for co p IV i ng with the conditions of the o erational permit and for renew in the o erational ermit at the re quired f req u e ncV ass ecified by the o erational permit. 7 failure to comply with the conditions in an operational permit or to renew the ❑ erational permit as required by the o erational permit is a violation of this eha ter and is enforceable under title 19 JCC. 8.15.090 Design re uirements for ail ❑55. (1) All OSS shall be designed in accordance with this chapter and chapter 246-272A WAC. the IA a fftun State R...-.-..-4.r eNA e f 6 r to peFfo.., m A—L— � k p nt Fri Cha ta.r 18.120 o ^mow., r-tni i-F h�licensed . 2 OSS may only be designed by a rofessional engineer pursuant to chapter 18.43 RCW an OSS. desi ner pursuant to cha pter 18.210 RCW or the health officer p ursuant to WAC 246-272A-0230. --l- .lFe.i� —- RtI i. With,C-ha pteF 2A 6+277n WAC a thi eed e. PretFeatw tr h-.11 be re q u 6 e d f 9F Re Rre56v. .. l 94- 3 The health officer may require OSS to comply with applicable DOH Department Standards and Guidance documents for desi n installation and maintenance as cu rre ntly enacted or as later amended. 4 The health officer m ay req uire OSS ut iliz ing a ro rieta ry tech nology to co ply with a ny and all a policable Fuidance documents published by DO or the manufacturer of the p ra rietar technology. 5 OSS co ns ist i ng of a conventional gravit SSAS shall not be desi ned or installed with the infiltrative surface less than 12 inches into original undisturbed soil. G OSS soil dispersal components shall be designed at the maximum hydraulic loading rates asspecified in Table V I I I in WAC 246-272A-0234. a. Soil dig persaI co ponents uti I izi ng a h draulic loadin g rate greater than those in Column A of Table VIII in WAC 246-272A.-0234 shall be considered reduced in size and may only be a roved if; i The pro pert owner signs an affidavit on forms a roved b the de artment statin the have been informed of and agree to the risks and limitations associated with a reduced sized soil dispersal component; ii The OSS des i n includes a rationale for the increased h draulic load in rate; and iii The increased hydraulic loading rate maV not be combined with other OSS size reductions. Page 24 of 71 7 JCC 18.30.180 establishes best mana ement ractices far 05S that are located in a s ecial a ui€er rechar e p1otection areas that are also located in susce tible a q ui€er rechar a areas as desi nated bV JCC 18.22.310. JCC 18.30.180 is no Ion er consistent with the minimum land area reg uirements of WAC 246-272-0320. Therefore the following design standards consistent with chapter 246-272A WAC small preemot the best mana emenk p ract ices of JCC 1$.30,180 as to miti ate nitro en and bacteria loadin a. If the propertis 1 acre or lar er, the OSS shall not exceed the nitro en loadi ng limits of Table XII in WAC 246-272A-0320. b, If the prooertv meets -the minimum land area of Table Xl in WAC 246-272A-0320 i The OSS shall not exceed the nitrogen limits established in Table XII in WAC 246-272A-0320; (ii) If the OSS is located in Type 1 or 2 soils, the OSS shall be d esig ned to treat nitro en to less than orequal to 30m L prior to final disposal, or NO if the OSS is located in Type 3 4 5, or 6 soils the OSS shall be designed with a shallow pressure distribution disposal component, or designed to treat nitrogen to less than or e ual to 30m L prior to final dis osaI if shallow pressure distribution is not feasible. c. If the property does not meet the minimum land area of Table XI in WAC 246-272A-0320- i The OSS shall not exceed the nitrogen limits established in Table XII in WAC 246-272A-0320• and ii The OSS shall be d esig ned to treat nitro en to less than ore uaI to 30m L p rior to final disposal. (38) OSS servi ng residential sources of sewage shall be sized to corn ply with the follow in :Sewage a. An OSS servin one dwelling unit shall be sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per day. ------------------ mmrs b. An OSS serving a primary dwelling unit and one additional dwelling unit shall comply with the following in addition to the requirements of WAC 246-272A-0230: (i) The primary dwelling shall be sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per day; and (ii) The additional dwelling unit rnaV be sized at a minimum of 1.20 gallons per day for each ~ bedroom in the dwelling, if; 1. The primary and reserve area are not reduced in size_ 2. The reserve area shall be sized to accommodate a replacement OSS sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per day, per dwelling unit 3. Upon failure of the OSS, the health officer may re wire the replacement OSS to be sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per day, per dwelling unit,• and 4. The propertowner sig ns an affidavit on forms a pp roved by the dep artment statin tlieV have been informed of and agree to the risks and limitations associated with sizing the additional dwelling unit at onIV 120 gallons per day, Page 25 of 71 c. Unless otherwise ap p roved by the health officer, an OSS servin three or more dwe I I i ng units shall comoly with the following in addition to the re uirerents of WAC 246-272A-0230' i The property which the OSS is located shall meet Table XI in WAC 246-272A-0320• ii The primary dwelling shall be sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per da • and iii Each subse uent dwelling shall be sized at a minimum of 240 gallons per day, d. An existing OSS that has additional deli n capacity beyond its current use may be utilized for an expansion of use as that term is defined bV chapter 246-272A WAC onl wlten the existin OSS has i, draUIiC ca pacit sufficient vertical and horizontal se paration r an a deg uate reserve area, and satisfies all other requirements to comply with chapter 246-272A WAC and this chapter. e. All residential OSS shall be sized to serve all rooms intended for use as bedrooms or s leep in as specified in WAC 246-272A-0230. In no case shall an OSS the septie tefg be sized for fewer bedrooms than the number of rooms labeled as bedrooms or sleeping rooms such as guest room or bunk room. (e) T- he",R4+„u+n-pia- ! ew f a. e11 :t inn air. s Pe wur- ( ) Reserve Area. Asa minimum an area equal to that required for a 100 percent replacement or repair, completely separate from the primary area, and shown dimensioned on the site plan. (5�10) Permit application submittal shall comply with chapter 246-272A WAC Permit Requirements and include the following:: �� ' as. f�iin +� ���� ;husi c ^+V hp;l d. ..+4 {a}a. One copy of the "department's "Septic Permit Application Form" providing all identified information. This form shall have the original signature of the property owner or authorized representative approved by the property awner in writing. Three copies of the design and construction specifications. One copy shall have an original stamp and designer signature with date prepared. (4c. One copy of the soil log report submitted on a separate eight -and -one -half -inch by 11-inch sheet(s). The evaluation shall include the date of evaluation and identify the soil evaluator. ' " ' One copy of the calculations and assumptions supporting the proposed design including all items outlined in the design and construction requirements of subsection (:�12) of this section. One copy of the following information: (1) Directions to the site. (ii) Identification if the parcel is within the boundaries of a sewer utility. (iii) If connecting to a community OSS provide: {A}1. The name, location and permit number off„ the OSS:; The name, address and point of contact for the manager of the OSS ; and Page 26 of 71 {Q . A customer agreement with the management entity that provides a commitment to serve the parcel. (iv) All recorded covenants or easements impacting the OSS or access to the OSS, whether public or private and whether or not recorded. (v) In all cases the easement or covenant shall be secured and recorded prior to final a pp rovaI of the OSS. vi A current monitoring inspection report on a form approved by the department for all existing OSS prepared and filed by an O&M specialist, O&M technician, or designer. (vii) One copy of any special reports applicable to the project, such as geotechnical report or wetland delineation. (.: ) Design and construction specifications shall include the following items and those required by hapter 246-272A WAC. This portion of the application shall be no more than 10 pages, 11 inches by 17 inches, unless specifically authorized by the health officer. All sheets shall be at least eight and one-half inches by 11 inches but not more than 11 inches by 17 inches. A complete, detailed, and dimensional site plan including: (i) The date of the design, the designer's seal and the-desigReF'3 original signature. (ii) An overall plan that represents the entire parcel to scale and identifying the location of the syk-ep-�-USS components-, _-a scale bar. in-r (iii) A scaled drawing of the area within 100 feet of the sy6te4:A055 that is at an engineering scale not to exceed one inch equals 50 feet._-4includinZ a scale bar- - �. (iv) The adesignated and dimensioned areas for the proposed primary 4v4tP.,, r and the reserve area. (v) The location of all soil logs and other soil tests for the OSS. (vi) The klocation of-_:..'. utilities (vii) The Ggeneral topography and the percent slope of the site within 100 feet of the system OSS and reserve areas. (viii) I he location's Pdrainage characteristics. (ix) The location of existing and proposed encumbrances including legal access documents if any component of the OSS is not on the lot where the sewage is generated. (x) An arrow indicating north on all site plans. (xi) , . ocation of the essential tightline components of the F;ewage disposal raertemOSS including all plumbing stub outlets between structures the the septic tankk4, Page 27 of 71 pump chamber44, siphon chamber{, and tight Iine between the septic tank or pump chamber and the distribution network and all drainfield lines. (xii)' Identification of all Embanks, cuts, teFFaees F.,...,datians tei-s of the state, wells, driveways, foundations, watedin and surface or subsurface drains, terraces, waterlines, waters of the state and wells, within 100 feet of the systee►OSS and reserve. (xiii)1denti#y-Identification of the access route or driveway to the siteOSS. (xiv) A 6clearly indicated scale on each site plan, including a scale bar. xv Identification of all exi st i ng structures on the pro pert i ncl u d i ng the current use and year built if known. xvi Identification if plumbing is present or not in all existing structures on the property. {#}b. Construction specifications. 14c. Vertical cross-section drawings showing: (i) The depth of the disposal component from native grade, the vertical separation, and depth of soil cover; (ii) Septic tank; (iii) Pump tank and its components; and (iv) Monitoring and access ports. (-712) Calculations and assumptions supporting the proposed design, including: 4a4a. Soil type {4 . Hydraulic loading rate in the disposal component {c4c. The Sy&tem& maximum and average daily flow capacity of the OSS and how determined 44}d. Source of the sewage including waste strength characteristics; and.. 4e4e. Where pumps are included, provide friction loss and dynamic head calculations. (913) Nothing herein shall preclude the designer from providing supplemental information regarding the design directly to the client under separate cover. (914) The proposed drainfield' flocatioii shall be staked in the field for inspection and review unless specifically waived by the health officer or designee. (1015) Septie ta4sTanks and chambers shall: Page 28 of 71 4a4a. Have watertight pumping access ports with secured lids to prevent unauthorized access to ground surface over both all compartments and at the outlet and inlet to facilitate inspection and maintenance -wand gFOURS1. bee!! FKOFded with the title te the property. k4 . Be set on a self -leveling, stable base. (1644) Distribution boxes shall be fitted with risers to grade. Distribution box risers shall be sized adequately to allow visible inspection of liquid level in the box, shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be equipped with secure, tightly fitted lids. 17)When the horizontal separation between a drainfieId and a private well ❑r other source of private d ri n ki ng water cannot maintain 100 feet it may be reduced to 75 feet when the foIlow in is met: a. The OSS shall be designed and located to prevent sewage from contaminating the well in the event of OSS failure. The design shall consider contours elevations, other physical constraints. fil A report by a licensed h dro eolo ist rnaV be required if existing information regarding the well does not provide ad eq uate su pportin documentation that there is low h dro- eol OR is susceptibility to contamination- b. An increase in the level of sewage treatment is proposed; and The proposed disposal component is full sized. 18iWhen the horizontal separation between a drainfiefd and a surface water not used as source of drinking water cannot maintain 100 feet, it may be reduced to 75 feet when one or more of the following is met: a. The OSS is desi ned and located to p revent sewage from conta m i n ating the surface water in the event of OSS failure. The design shall consider contours elevations otlie r p h sicaI constraints or An increase in the level of treatment is promed. 19) Any waiver a pp lication from state or local code shall clea rly identif Y the rniti ationls I pro posed in OSS desip-n ispecifications. 8.15.095 Commercial an sate =-__ ge ^n*9^55. (1) Ali commercial _n site c 4ew,c^SS as defined in this chapter, shall be designed according to the standards Hof Gchapter 246-272A WAC and this eedechapter. (2) If the ownership of a commercial OSS is by more than one ep rson, a management and operations agreement shall be prepared by the applicant on a form approved by the department, approved by the department, and recorded to the property's title as a covenant running with the land. (3) All individual connections or separate uses within a commercial development shall be equipped with a water meter or other appFe-red-method for monitoring flows to the en site c teMOSS approved by the health officer. Page 29 of 71 (4) The owner of a,44 commercial ^n site &+^m&OSS shall provide an annual report to X444-the department on or before March 111 of each year. The required annual report shall be signed and verified under oath by declaration on a form approved by the department. The report shall '.,include the following at a minimum: 04 . Number of connections to the commercial OSSWsten:i and each connection's design flow: {4 . Copies of inspection reports consisting of the items detailed in JCC 8.15.150( _) completed per Table 12 of this chapter {c4c. Records identifying any maintenance completed on the -commercial OS d. The status of ownership of the commercial OSS including the names and addresses of all owners of the commercial OSS. e. Failure to satisfy any requirements of this section is a violation of this chapter, sub-ect to all remedies authorized by this chapter or title 19 JCC, 8.15.100 Community on site sewage disposal s •ri+emsOSS. (1) All &community eR site _;AefAs SS as defined in this chapter, shall be designed in accordance with Cchapter 246-272A WAC, this EOde Rd _hem iRteRa""^ ""i+^r'" -as `� f9f4h W yea .., ..r 5A1"rL.ir.nle.++.. �LI�C+nnrl�rrlr.Fars_�rnn hn Cila Co..i�an C.�r+nmrt�'�� .-.. ��: .r .. ..���-............ ..� .... �.. 1996 .,ri rhapte- 246_2720 �n1nr s they , be heFe e amended. and this chapter. (2) Management of community on site sewag_ +^F�OSS. a. Management of all community OSS -shall be by as public entity as defined by WAC 246-272B- 01100 and shall be approved byX-P#the department. 4 shall ; ni1 Eases be ^ ward by _a pwb1ierntity. For the avoidance of doubt Aa homeowners' associations does not, e s le ,^ appFG ed ^n ' satisfy the requirement in this subsection for the management of a community en site sewage temOSS. b. The approved management entity shalt provide O&M as prescribed by JCC &15.150. (3) A covenant shall be recorded to the property and shall remain in place for the life of the an Site sewage syste4ffQSS or until the on site sew _ _ 4emOSS is no longer needed. It shall provide the management entity the following items, including but not limited to: (a) A legal easement allowing access for construction, operation and maintenance, and repair of the OSS; and (b) Identification of an adequate financing mechanism to assure the funding of operation, maintenance, and repair of the OSS. (45) All lots, parcels, er,-and individual connections to a community BOSS shall be equipped with a water meter or other approved method for monitoring flows into the systemcommunity OSS. Page 30 of 71 (56) Sites PFG Pesioproposed for community BOSS shall conform to the minimum land area requirements of rl apteF 246 2-11A IAIAr this chapter. ( -) All community on site sewage-&ysteffi&OS shall provide an annual report to JCPH including the following at a minimum: Tma. Number of connections to theand each connection's design flow. (4 . Copies of inspection reports consisting of the items identified on forms provided or approved by the departmentJE4144 per JCC 8.15.150(196) and completed per Jck;-I able 2 of this chanke-T . (c4c. Records identifying all maintenance completed on the community OSS components. {Afd- fl 20 § 2 (A ppx Q ). Qrd 6_12] 8.15.105 Land division^-&••' d-m%$ig'-OPFe nts. {} All land divisions such as a subdivision tanned rural residential develo ment boundary line ad m ustment bind ing site plan lot consolidation condominium minimization or other land use deve lop ments oursuant to cha Pter 18.35JCC shall obtain the health officer's review and a p proyal of the proposal in accordance with this section and chapter 246-272A WAC." r,..rr, ..,r..n.,ri.,rz t4,a rleyelopmen! of,it deyelapmentr binding site glanss,.,d athef'and diviskw shall obta app;oyal from the deyelopmem- 2 All land divisions shall provide proof of adequate sewage disposal in accordance with this cha ter and chapter 246-272A WAC. The proposed method of sewage disposal For the land division sflall not expire or be modified without approval from the health officer. 31 Land division minimum iand area requirements. Unless the proposal is served by a public sewer s stern all sand divisions shall comply with the minimum land area requirements of this chapter, except: a. Subdivisions as defined by chapter 246-272A WAC where the use of an OSS is proposed, nia result in individual lot sizes less than the min in}um land area req uirements of Tattle XI in WAC 246-272A-0320 if the average land area of all lots and other common areas within the subdivision meet or exceed the minimum land area requirements of Table XI in WAC 246-242A- 0320. 4 Prelimina rV review. The fo I I ow i ng shall be p rovided bV DC❑ for the de artrnent's review at the time of app}ication: a. A scaled Preliminary plan of the proposal showing the layout of the lots and the following features: i Location and descri ption of all exist in or p ro osed p rivate or pubIic wells , includin a sanitary control area of 100-foot radius and all waters stem facilities- (ii) All wells within 100 feet of the project property lines; Page 31 of 71 iii Right of ways and existing or proposed easements; {iv} Stormwater drainage; (v) Existing structures; (vi) All existing OSS components, and {vi0 soil test Pits, b. A soils repo rt and site plan submitted by an OSS des ig ner: i shows an area for each proposed lot that is suitable for OSS disposal; ii Provides a minimum of four test pits, two in the area of the primary drainfield and two in the reserve area to demonstrate ad eg uate soils to su pport an OSS. Test pits shall be fla ed with the lot and test hole numberiand iii Show a dimensioned area for the primary and reserve areas based on the soil type, c. Soil test gits shall be made available for observation by the department and shall be filled in upon completion of review and notification of such by the department, d. Statements as to the type of potable water supply, l'% C11-11.r _ _ -, i_' ,s—r_� r%14.-.+`a's.-....-....a4:..w that it uilni�rr� fr�r r�r._ciM.... r. rlir.�^ral Land (k) PF9Vm des a -n4nimum 9 1 few F test pits, !we feet by WbF feel by six feet deep, tw a ifi the a;mea tF try e (45) P reliminary approval. All of the follawing are re uired to obtain prelimina appTovai:T�}�ir fa}a. review and field tests reQuirement. The department tea# shall review the application and perform field visits,. '44j . Highest anticipated groundwater table requirement. The highest anticipated groundwater table elevation shall be determined. The health officer ^F designee may require an evaluation during the months of suspected high water table conditions where less than 18 inches of usable soil is observed Page 32 of 71 (*. Minimum lot size requirement. Lot sizes shall compiy with the minimum land are requirements of this sectior7; {-#}d. Suitable soils requirement. Soils suitable for the installation of OSS must shall be identified for each to#:,- {e)e. Conceptual desi n may be required. The heaith officer may require C-conceptual of detailed SS designs for Proposed lots where site or soil conditions are such that construction of an OSS may be challenging,y-be+e - 4}f.- Rea uirements for existi ng residences or structures. If exist irig homes or structures are on an of the proposed lots then the applicant shall demonstrate all of the following: i The continued operation of all existing OSS does not pose a threat to public health or roundwater q u a I ity by corn p let ion of a m on itori ng ins ecLion, verification 11y a des i ner that the existing OSS has not failed or installed in seasonal grOUnd water may be required as determined by the health officer; and ii There is an adequate reserve area available for all existing OSS in accordance with this chapter; ,g}g_ Preliminary design requirement. Where a community BOSS or!aFge OR site sewage syste aLOSS is proposed as the method of sewage disposal, a preliminary layout design of the BOSS wAi-Ashall be submitted to the health department,. as well as a letter from an approved management entity indicating that they will meet the standards of JCC 8.15.100. i Prehminary approval required. Sites utilizing a LOSS shall provide written Preliminary approval from DOH prior to the department's preliminary approval; and k4 . Water su pp ly review reg uirernent. Retails re a rd i ng the water su p plyfor each proposed lot shall be identified and described in a format approved by the de artment.PeF the wstet Sup ply a (i) Public water supplies shall be developed consistent with provision of the Jefferson County coordinated water system plan, resolutions adopted by the BOI I 11epar+.. eR; of Health aFi.,l„ng water r ylatia—R6DOI-I d ri n ki ng water re ulations 6chapter 246-290 WAC, and chapter 246-291 WAC-as-awt-�, and VVashi gten StaAe ; tm , G, Ecology's water rights provisions, Cchapter 90.03 a d� eland 90.44 RCW. (ii) Wells, whether individual or public, shall not encumber adjacent property owners emsS) and shall be protected by a sanitary control area of a 100 _foot radius. If a sanitary control area Page 33 of 71 of a 100-foot radius cannot be met, evidence of adjacent property owners' written consent shall be submitted to the department. For existing wells the sanitary control area shall be established by covenant and portrayed graphically on the face of the plat. 6 Additional information ma V be required. The de artment ma y also request the following information from the applicant: a. All utilities and easements inclu d i ng water lines and water meters if a ppIicable b. Depiction of criticaI areas, right-of-way or private road easements, and any ditch in or other storm water facilities in the devela pmeat c. An updated drawing of anV existing OSS, or detailed on -site work to verify the location of all OSS components, drainage lines, and designated reserve areas; and d. An updated survey drawing showing the proposed property boundaries in relation to the OSS, drainfield, and reserve areas. (47) Tomobtain Donal final Arpp;�svaiaapproval:- {aka. All conditions of the preliminary approval shall be met {4 . The locations of test pits used for the preparation of the soils report and the features identified in 4 and 5 abov: shall be portrayed on the final plat c. The locations of all existi ng OSS cony ponents shall be portrayed a the final pIat; d. The locations of all existing structures shall be portrayed on the finalplat; e. The land area of each lot shall be portrayed on the final plat,• €. Evidence shall be p rovided showing that al] 13 rivate wells meet the water quantit and Q uaIit re Q uirements necessa ry to serve the needs of the p r❑ posed subdivision' g. All water supplies, water lines and water meters shall be developed and extended to each lot proposed in the development: and h. All easements and covenants re a rd i ng OSS and water su pply shall be recorded and shown oil the face of the plat. . 8.15.110 Inspection and OSS final approval. (1) Initial inspection. An initial inspection by the health officer 9F designee shall be conducted to verify soil and site conditions for the proposed design unless expressly waived by the health officer. (2) Heaith officer inspection during construction. The health officer GF desi may make inspections during construction to determine compliance with these ..•.,this chapter- (3) Responsibility of the installer. It shall be the responsibility of the installer of the P„DSS to notify the designer for inspections as specified in the design or in permit conditions. (4) It shall be the responsibility of the installer of the sy& piSS to submit an installation notification to oeti#y the health department within one working day prior to of Syste 'starting OSS construction on a form approved by the department. The installer shall leave the OSS uncovered until the end of the following business day entered on the installation notification submitted to the department. Page 34 of 71 (5) Final Inspection. 4)2. A pre -cover inspection shall be conducted on all systeres-OSS by the designer of record or other licensed designeref eegineeFwhere that person is taking responsibility to certify the OSS system installation. {6 . For pumped, pressurized or proprietary systeresOSS: (i) The designer shall be responsible for all inspections during the construction of the OSS:1 ii Washington State Department of Labor and Industries L&I inspection and approval is re q aired For all electrical co ponents associated with an OSS. verification of L&I a pp rovaI is required. if a L&I inspection sticker is not present on -site, the designer shall obtain a copy of the inspection report directly from L&1; iii A record drawing, construction report, and certificate of OSS installation shall be submitted to the department prior to requesting a final inspection from the department; and (Avv) Af4err=awpletien of the system, he the SysteFn rWll . f ctio al AeThe designer shall contact the health ^ffire"department and schedule a final inspection and pressure test of the OSS after all hold conditions of the Permit are satisfied and the construction re port and record drawing has been submitted. mac. The designer of record or other;ieeRsed designer4w-eRieeeF where that person is taking responsibility to certify the syste F-QSS installation shall submit a record drawing of the systere OSS installation, including the items specified in this section. {d+d. No part of any =R site sewage . 4efRPSS installation shall be put into use until final approval has been obtained from the health officer ems. (6) Partial installation requirements. Partial installation may be allowed and shall be subject to all of the following requirements and limitations: 04 . Installation shall take place prior to the expiration date of the permit;apA MIL. The health officer des&4et: shall be notified of the intent to install the OSSsy as described in this section; a -Rd {c4 . At a minimum the treatment and disposal components shall be installed;ar4 {4}4. The systeanOSS shall be vested only for the portions that are installed; -ate W . The syst@fRQSS shall be subject to review at the time of building permit for a structure to use the sy9tem SS under JCC 8.15.060("); 44:L A progress report shall be submitted by the designer of record or other 1ieensea desig -. le@F wheredesigner where that person is taking responsibility to certify the systee}OSS installation. The progress report shall provide details on what was installed and shall be accompanied by a drawing locating the components that were installed prior to the expiration of the permit;_and: Page 35 of 72 {g}g_ An additional inspection aed4eFand permit from the department, with appropriate fees, may be required for t9 GO;�ch-is'a" fiaa4z-the systemOSS to receive final approval from the health officer. (7) Final approval requirement. Final approval of e^ site syste^'OSSs by the health officer can be made only after all of the following requirements have been satisfied: 4a}a. Satisfactory inspection of the installed systemOSS by the department, {#}h Receipt by-=i4the de artmernt of the record drawings and construction re orte€- hefinal ¢.•„�r,:.., ,..r, +r,a ,,,n :, �� ��«. �d :a SF r--4ata Feypa . {c4c. Receipt of the per -property owner operations and monitoring manual; and 44d. Compliance with +estaflatiee all conditions of the permit. (8) Corrections may be required. If installation or workmanship of the en si}e -Ae^4OSS does not meet the requirements of this eede-chapter or conditions of the permit, the health officer of designee -shall order corrections that may result in additional inspections-aFid Eause a subsequent E4ian to s p made. Pees m EhaFged fGr subse u nt inspeetie (9) Designer Inspections. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the designer of record from requiring additional designer -performed inspections to ensure compliance with the design and Yegulathe requirements ofthic rhapte:-. (10) Record Drawings. {a4a. After installation of the ..,,.. aoe disposal syste 'OSS has been completed, a scaled and dimensional record drawing of the sewage dispesa4 -�OSS shall be prepared by tl+ a designer eF�, the system on forms 13F9Vided GF approved by JC-W he department. " The record drawing shall include all of the foll_owin : i Location of all OSS components; i 0 B u i Id i ng foot prints uses and existence of p iumbin NO Surface waters springs, wells; iv Ditches curtain drains foundation drains, stormwater components, etc.' v Design er's stam p, ❑ri inaI si nature and date of installation; (vi) A dimensioned reserve area; (vii) North direction indicated; vi i Driveways; (ix) Water lines; (x) Location of utility or other easements; xi Cuts banks. terraces xii Parcel and lot lines; xiii For repaired or altered OSS the new, repaired or altered com ponents with their relationship to the existing OSS; and xiv Other pertinent information as required by the department. Page 36 of 71 r-1 InfaFmt• stem installed. �������� pppp r i�TTT^ u t le cat r 1„�d FEseR,e area; F9F ra red mP-Aered QSS the „ pa+wd . -here. e nts Wit h_the F Fe 1 atm Rsh in tBe+he a sti n., s ,ste,n• (4) A,gFth .•Imrrsrt;r .s_indicafad- (. i) I r. -,tie of all 6eyiage system r,penents- , (.di) Stub e,.t&. r (viii) Tightl;ne.-. , dump a n riJo,...si p h 9 H ek-3A,horlrl- 1 iiil DFi.,e,.,ay eXIS! Fig aAd 1e. n ed. rrr (my) Water IiA,-- S,- r f....i1 19GAm9n oftill+.. aRCI GF tithe.• ease mer,tr• Guts, baRks, r (xi)}FeuRdat!GRs; l.00 49pe.-t„ lines. (mi) c...fac-e waters wells; �M `iit jE3ini Rfcr-PA guide"Res; {ic"' S Des igne.'s sta_tn.p a H d at Fe ., d_date of instaIlati..,s- PeFOAeRt OTRo R . (11) The designer shall provide to the property owner: Page 37 of 71 (a4a. One copy of the neF6property_ownei operations and monitoring manual; and �WThe record drawing" of the completed &y&teFA-QSS with the operational settings and installation data. (12) B u i Id i ny certificate of occu pam issuance. Prior to issuance of the bu i Id i ng certificate of occu anc the OSS serving the building must first receive final approval from the health officer. The health officer may req uire a new ins pection of an OSS that previous! received final a pp rovaI if the OSS is not current with its 0&M req uirement as p rescri bed in Table 2 of this cha pter. The ins pection shall be from a certified 0&M s ecialist 0&M technician or desig ner conf i r m i ng the condition and settin s of the OSS are consistent with the record draw in and construction re port on file. Eu flY�QSS at the time Rf fMaliZatieROf the QSS P FRiF. T #,4 W-l;er}LTfVTIh Fmay be Pe Ffe...-.-.ed WY the T , ,apeFatiens e• sper;malist. Thins r n s r. er.t%F�-shail . ri fy that r nd it men are reR r%+4 8.15.119 Certificate or authorization required. All persons whom perform work such as construction repair, replacement, ad ustment modification im P rove ment or decommission in of an OSS shall be reo uired to possess the p ro per certificate or authorization as required in JCC 9-15.120 (sewage pumper), JCC 8.15.134 O&M s ecialist and O&M technician). JCC 8.15.140 (OSS installer), JCC 8.15.145 homeowner ins pection authorization 1, and JCC 8.15.150 (operation and monitorin 8.15.120 Sewage system (1) Certificate ReQuired. A sewage pumper certificate gra nts a uthority to a person to en a e in p um pin a ny se tic tank um p chamber chemical toilet or re movi ng other accumulations of sewa e. The erson li al d i ng the sewa ge pum per certificate for a firm or cor oration sl1aII be the pum per of record. it shall be unlawful for a ny Person to engage in the act ivit of p um pin a ny se ptic tank oumn chamber, chemical toilet, or rernoving other accumulations of sewage without first havin obtained a sewage pumpercertificate from the health officer. 2 A sewage pumper certificate shall not be transferable. 31 Application for certificate. a. General re uirements: i Application shall be made on forms provided by the department ii Bond Required. The applicant must post a bond with the department on a form approved b the prosecutin attorn ey of Jefferson Cou nty, and executed by a S U rety coin pan authorized to do business in the state of Was hin ton in the sum of 2,000; and N 0 Satisf a ctory p u mp tank ins pect ion . b. P u m P tank reg uirements. P u m pin eq ui prnent shall be presented to t11e de artment for inspection at the time of certificate apptication or upon request of the health officer. Page 38 of 71 (i) The pump tank shall be of sufficient capacity and shall be in good repair and of cleanable construction; (i0 All hoses and pumping equipment shall be kept in a dean and sanitary condition while stored or in transit; NO Al dischar a valves shall be in good re air free from leaks and be fitted with waterti ht caps; and (iv) The name of the pumping company shall be prominently displayed on the sides of the vehicle. 4 Renewal of Certificate. Ap plication is re g uired a n n u a I ly for certificate renewal. All certificate renewal applications. along with the required bond proof of continuing education and renewal fee shall be submitted to the department bV March 1st. a. Each pumper of record shall obtain a minimum of eight education contact hours of approved classroom tra i n ing eve ry twp years. Courses shall be a pp roved by the health officer and pertain to on -site sewage treatment and disposal. Proof of training shall be submitted annually with application for renewal. b. Certificates shall not be renewed if the applicant is found to be out of compliance with or in violation of the requirements of this chapter. c. If a sews a PLImper certificate lapses or becomes void for greater than 30 days, the certificate may not be renewed. The person whose certificate has la psed or become void m aV a p plyfor a new certificate in the same manner as a new applicant. 5 Scope of practice. A sewage pumper may erform work as defined in Table 1 of this chapter (6) Reporting Requirements. a. The sewage purn per shali report failure of an ❑SS to the department within 24 hours of first identi€vine the failure. b. Each sewage p um per shall submit a p um pin re port to the de artment in an a pp roved format within 30 days of service. The report shall contain: i The dates, sources dis osal site dis posaI receipt sand volume sewage handIedL and ii I Each sewage pum per shall list portable toilet locations, the f reg u e ncy of service and the dis osai location in a monthly report. c. Each sewaee pumper shall complete a tank purrtpin-g re ort at each site where a hold ing tank se ptic tank or oum p chamber is serviced. Tank pum pi ng re ports shall be submitted in the format and manner prescribed by the department, Reports shall include at a minimum the following information: i Measured de pth of scum and stud a in the se ptic tank and pum p chamber, if present,• ii Condition of tanks baffles risers screens (iii) Signs of backfIow from drainfieId, (iv) Signs of ground water infiltration into tank; and v All maintenance completed at time of purnping service. d. By submitting these reports, the sewage pumper shall verify in an unsworn declaration that the have Performed ins ection of the items under this section and accu rAltly reported the results. 7 Se ptage dis osal site a pproval. It shall be unlawful to dis ose of sewage at a ny IOCatIOn other than disposal sites designated and approved by Ecology. $ Tern pora ry storage of se ptage. If a PLIm per uses a tanker other than a purn p truck to tem porariI store sewage For transport, the pumper shall develop and maintain a spill response procedure Page 39 of 71 manual submit a site plan of the property,provide a document of approval from the property owner, and meet any approval re uirements from DCD. Transport tankers shall meet the requirements for purnp tanks contained in JCC 8.15.120 3 b _ A stationary tank not licensed to travel on the road shall require a permit that meets all recluirements of chapter 246-272A WAC. g Access risers and mo n i tori ng ports shall be secured a ainst tam perin and accidental access p rior to leaving a site where a tank has been serviced or inspected. 10 The department reserves the right to observe and audit the activities of certificate holders. 11 Sus pension and revocation. A sewage pum per certificate may be revoked or sus ended as set forth in JCC 8.15.180 if they have been found to be in noncompliance with the terms of this chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence, or misrepresentation. Goss! ru(A101 aiteFati9 F-95 FA ed K m ti()A ,,f WitFirst hR,,.ng bee. +5 ., ., �, �� +�� ++III.+4e-, .te 1„: the health,fir,,, 12) R ntr f0r-CP; ageS+. FA i Sta a F Shall rl do the fR11 .lino - Page 40 of 71 (7) n r,, -My d in*+array, or site Ifi.t.,ll..F a6 deci.,ed ;n ¢rr` G 7 5 nrn _shell ben n�- sz.,,stn, inrtallatief r01 Mak4tnnanra items if,rl_Eldr �#-e. rteFA on his /her own -r Fepe,7., fh is/herW;thA-'t Ring an an lln er+ifira+a- P� - ' NO_ s y 1L,1 nc-p �I ��.-1..�}ri �_I_..R. 4+r�..'vi�� .'..`, E Ff {�-FFi-rctla pte. "SAG 244A VVAf T��TRr, p l.ii Was a educed d.ai„fielrl size of 50 1p-e _an+ or lore ate F up a rk� (f) tr Wi+hi., 200 feet of a Gates ep, 1 ar 11 wn+land• Ihf Is i a 5pprmial aquifer FeEhaF a tnrtiyn area as daF,:.,.J in rrr 79n2 tint] Rr 3 .,. ed; r'1 I Page 41 of 71 (11) Site 1 Rr-*—R Ile rmm 14, ev o mf ie d se wage syste FR 0 m6ta i lef n; ay 999 m s a F a s msta lief te be res peas ih le f A CGMpIcy. Ce :ti. Chapter �n� �� n �nrnr The GeFt6fie a nil . shall ;. � �. th .health off! er of th � e 1� ]S GORt: o C.J. tits. C,,hn st-.I ...+'fi.--atp rpRpwal 8.15.130 Septic task pumper4O&M Specialist and O&M Technician. 1 Certificate Reg uired- An O&M s pecialist and O&M technician certificate grants a ut h ority to a person to inspect report inspection findings, and erform specified maintenance and minor repairs to an OSS as defined in this section. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any O&M inspection without first havi ng been issued an O&M s pecialist or O&M technician certificate by the health officer, except as identified_ in JCC 8.15.150. An O&M specialist and O&M technician certificate shall not be transferable, 3 Application for certificate. a. Requirements for O&M specialist certificate shall include the followiaL. i Application shall be made on a form approved by the department; i 0 Bond Re uired. The ap pficant shall be in possession of a bond ❑btained in accordance with the special or general contractors laws of the state of Washington; iii Provide proof of business liabifity insurance in the minimum amount of 500 000• iv Written proof showing a minimum of one year of experience under the direct supervision of a certified O&M spec ia I i stcertifies=# installer desi ner or other ex perience as a p proved b Page 42 of 71 the health officer. Completion of classroom training specific to OSS O&M as approved by the department may be substituted for up to six months of work experience; v Written proof of completion of a minimum of 16 education contact hours. Courses shall be approved by the health officer and pertainin to on -site sewage treatment and dis posaI; and vi Pass a written examination to verify the applicant's knowledge of the operation and monitoring requirements, both herein and in chapter 246-272A WAC for OSS, excepting those proprietary devices requiring authorization from the system manufacturer, patent holder, ortrademark holder. b. Requirements for O&M technician certificate shall include the following- (i) Application shall be made on a form approved by the department; (if) The applicant shall be in possession of a bond obtained in accordance with the special or enerai contractors laws of the state of Washin ton• iii Provide proof of business lia bil ity insurance in the minimum amountspecified by the department's fee schedule; iv Written proof showing a minimum of 6 months experience under the direct supervision of a certified O&M specialist, certified installer designer, or other ex erience as al2proved by the health officer. Completion of classroom training specific to OSS O&M as approved by the department may be substituted for up to three month's work experience v Written proof of completion of a minimum of 16 education contact hours. Courses shall be a pp roved by the health officer and pertainin to on -site sewage treatment and dis osal; and vi Pass a written examination to verify the applicant's knowledge of the operation and monitoring requirements, both herein and in chapter 246-272A WAC for OSS excepting those proprietary devices requiring a special authorization from the system manufacturer, patent holder, or trademark holder. 4 Renewal of Certificate. Application is re uired annual!y for certificate renewal. All certificate renewal a lications along with the required bond roof of insurance renewal fee and verification of continuing education shall be submitted to the department by March 1st. a. Continuing Education. Each O&M specialist and O&M technician shall obtain a minimum of eight education contact hours of approved classroom training every two years. Courses shall be approved by the health officer. Proof of training shall be submitted annually with application for renewal. b. The certificate shall not be renewed if the a p plicant is found 4y the health officer to be out of compliance or in violation of any requirement in this chapter. c. If an O&M specialist or O&M technician certificate lapses or becomes void for greater than 30 days, the person may,not renew their certificate. The person shalt comply with all requirements of this section in the same manner as a new applicant. (5) Scope of practice. a. The O&M s ecialist may erform work as defined in Table 1 of this chapter on all OSS !Ypes. b. The O&M technician may erform work as defined in Table 1 of this chapter only if the OSS is a gravity or pump to gravity OSS, When under the direct supervision of an O&M specialist, OSS installer, or designer the O&M technician may erform work on all OSS. c. For ro rieta products that require O&M b an authorized person,an O&M specialist shall not monitor or maintain these products unless they have obtained written authorization from the manufacturer, trademark, or patent holder. Page 43 of 71 6 Reporting Requirements. a. The O&M specialist or O&M technician shall report failure of an OSS to the department within 24 hours of first identifying the failure. b. The O&M s pecialist or O&M technician shall submit ins eection repo r-ts to the de partment in an approved format within 30 days following the inspection. c. By s u bm itting the re port, the O&M s pecialist or O&M technician shall ve rify in a declaration under oath that th ey have performed and accu rateiy re ported current OSS conditions. d. At a minimum, the inspection shall include a site visit and a visual inspection of all tanks um basins treatment units dis posaI area and other co ponents of the OSS as detailed on the record drawing or site plan on record. e. An u pdated site plan shall be submitted by the O&M specialist or O&M technician when the certified person identifies new sources of sewage, site Conditions have than ed that m ay alter the functionality of the O55 or as requested by the health officer. f. Maintenance items and activities cons pieted i nclud 1 ng those listed in Table 1 of this cha pterand WAC 246-272A-0010 shail be reported on an inspection report to the department in an approved format within 30 days of completion. 7 Access risers and m o n itori rtg ports shall be secured a ainst tam perin and accidental access prior to leaving a site where an OSS has been serviced or inspected. 8 The de artment reserves the ri ht to observe and audit activities of certificate holders. 9 Suspension and revocation. An O&M -specialist and O&M technician certificate may be revoked or suspended as set forth in !CC 8.15,180 if they have been found to be in noncompliance with the terms of this chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence or misrepresentation. r r .thout fi Fst trying elataipwd s eptle t4nk mper's ceF4 +r, Fr...•.•. +ha l�a1fi4.mr-�r— r be s u h n �F +fir. fn1age I it 5h-,II F.., . ., I.,..,f..l +., ,l �t.,.. �., „F �., ..+�r +•.�4__.�..., ..: � �. v44 ..I a+e. eJ se,ovage at a F4y le,. +e,...,r .f re•.,e Sal t;ta5 de6ig Ante d d � r 6rrv-cccr-zruYji, WashmAb Eee 55 p Fi Op 19 f 7�r..-ro-crlig., Reqi+iFewents. Page 44 of 71 c (�) T h o dates, 4 tee. r ,�1 LJ..d.,jetti-ri r=- a ec u vFe nre th the date a k4d f)rhY5!ca,1 errand pf-&� 9wReF name. e F pu Fn p rch Page 45 of 71 8.15.140 Qpei:atien and " niwFiRg _peda OOSS Installer. 1 Certificate Reg uired . It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in construction alteration repair, modification or decom m ission ing of OSS without first having been issued an OSS installer certificate by the health officer. 2 An OSS installer certificate grants authority to install and decommission any OSS approved for use in Jefferson Cou nty, except in the case of a p ro r"seta ry product where a s pecial authorization in writing, is re uired by the manufacturer or patent holder, 3 An OSS installer or site installer as defined in this cha pter shall be p resent on the site during all phases of OSS installation. (41 An OSS installer certificate shall not be transferable. (S) Application for certificate. a. Requirements for OSS installer certificate shall include the following: Ol Application shall be made on forms provided by the department. ii Bond Re uired. The applicant shall be in possession or work under direction of an individual in possession of a bond obtained in accordance with the special or general contractors laws of the state of Was hin on ru n n i ng to the de partment on a form a pproved by the department in the sum of $20,000 and executed by a surety company duty authorized to d❑ business in the state of Washington. The bond shall be conditioned that the holder of the certificate and their agents, in performing work governed by this chapter, shall exercise all reasonable care and skill and shall comQly with all the terms and conditions of this chapter. The bond shall be kept in effect during the period of time for which the certificate is issued and cancellation of the bond shall automatically suspend the certificate. The bond shall run fora period of 36 months following termination of the certificate. (40 Insurance Reg uired. The a pplicant shall be in piossession or work under direction of a person in possession of business liablifty insurance in the minimum amount of $500,000 in accordance with the special or general contractors laws of the state of Washington; except, site installers worki ng for or under the direction of a general contractor who is also a certified installer may have this requirement waived if the general contractor provides a written statement i nd icating their assum ption of res Ponsibilit for the person': work and agreement to coverage of the person by the general contractors bond and liability insurance. iv Written p roof show in a minimum of one year of ex erience under the direct su pervision of an installer or designer. Written proof shall include a description of the OSS ty, pes,number of OSS installed and the type of work performed. Com pletion of classroom t rai n ing s ecific to OSS installation as approved by the department may be substituted for up to six months of work experience. v Written proof of co p letion of a minimum of 16 education contact hours. Courses shall be related to design or installation and approved_ by the health officer. Page 46 of 71 vi Pass a written exarnination a p p roved by the health officer to ve rify the a pplicant,s knowledge of the proper installation and function of OSS and knowledge of the regLlire men ts of this chapter and chapter 246-272A WAC. 6 Renewal of Certificate. Ap pilcatian is req uired annually far certificate renewal. All certificate renewal a p piications a long with the reg uired bond p roof of insurance renewal fee and verification of co nt i n u ing education shall be submitted to the de artment by March 1st. a. Continuing Education. Each installer shall obtain a minimum of eight education contact hours of a p proved classroom t ra i n ing eve ry two years. Proof of train i ng shall be submitted a n n u a I IV with application for certificate renewal. Courses shall be approved by the health officer. b. The certificate shall not be issued or renewed if the applicant is found by the health officer to be out of compliance or in violation of any re uirement of this chapter. c. If an installer certificate lapses or becomes void for greater than 30 days, the person may not renew their certificate. The person shall comoly with all requirements of this section in the same manner as a new applicant. (7) O&M and minor repair items, including those listed in Table 1 of this chapter and chapter 246-272A WAC shall be repo rted on an ins ection re port to the do partment in an a pproved format. 8 An OSS installer shall report failure of an OSS to the department within 24 hours of first identifying the failure. 9 Exception, An OSS installer certificate is not required For a resident owner OSS installation under the following circumstances: a. The resident owner does not contract out or use any other person to install the O55 aid or unpaid, unless that person is in possession of an installer certificate; b. The resident owner installs the dis osaI and n o n-p ro prietar treatment com porients unless otherwise approved by the _heaIth officer; and c. The resident owner installs no more than one OSS in a calendar year. 10)A resident owner m ay not install the OSS and its co ponents unless otherwise a p proved by the heaith officer if the OSS location or site conditions meet a nV of the foIlowin : a. Has horizontal or vertical separations less than required in cha ter 246-272A WAC; b. Receives commercial sewage as defined in chapter 246-272A WAC c. Is permitted as a n o n conf orm i ng re air d. is within 200 feet of surface water as measured from the ord i na ry 11i h-water mark• e. Is within a wetland buffer and any applicable setbacks; f. is in a 100- ear flood p lain as defined by the Federal Emer e ncy Mana ement Agency; or Has a oronrietary treatment product. 11 Access risers and monitoring ports shall be secured against tampering and accidental access prior to leaving a site. 12 The department reserves the right to observe audit or inspect the OSS and related activities of OSS installer certificate holders. 13 Sus ension revocation. An OSS installer certificate may be revoked or sus ended as set forth in JCC 8.15,180 if they have been found to be in noncompliance with requirements of this chapter or has per -formed with negligence, incompetence or niisre resentation. r �' satt�e Page 47 of 71 Page 48 of 71 leakage,Ar ,!l1fq. ■ ft- rr� Fn He InfF�rrrn r,, ly A�FRilBfEe- Page 49 of 71 MainteFiaFir=e items eempleted, jF!GIUdiAg these listed M subseetiep (4)(b) ef this se sharep•If-be .,rted an aA infipeetieR FePjDFt to Gp" .,.d fe -.t . .ith: ]O days of eempletjen special st shall not rA r,#ef-�4ntain the.-., r. .-.ri.._ts u nles6 +►... +�., ., OFFern the Ria_Aufaeturer 9F atent_heldnt ❑F Of of tFaIningrhail hp I h ifkk A- rFnv-,II, .+vein•. +�..., f... -.I ■ ■ . i _ RSRTiS. WMANNIMPOW // R ■ T!7[iST.s�fla'17 R7R7LTr! pwr fhl After March Ut of any pw4iewlaF year, the caFtif k:- �d for the pFier p.- rh�ll he.-mm�srn� (e) if ai; 9&N4 specialist's ce i=-atmen lapses or be )-mes veid the applicant eannot renew a 7�. he al S+ ply with all F EQftifl�t�. is a this seeti.,..... Sam nas'.e: as f 9 1 1 Iron r the . gj;t t....bseF..., audit,inspect the i9 smte sewage system ar u :e;u'�.e..`� .ate heldeFs. .� _ ■ ■ a 8.15.145 Homeowner inspection authorization. (1) Inspection Authorization Required. A property owner may complete monitoring inspections required in this c ch�ter for the she Fn 055 types and at the frequency identified in Table 4-2 97-1419 after receiving a homeowner inspection authorization from the health officer. Page 50 of 71 4a4a. Authorization allows the hel4 2Lrj rty owner to inspect an eligible erg -site __-_ao_ `,-__mOSS servingthe-si Ingle faFni;y resmdei,r-ea residential structure on property that 4e#,4ethey owns. See subsection (3) of this section for exceptions. 44}b. Authorization for properties that include a commercial activity-,4Rdw4iff^�tege.z-d as a"he me business" under maybe considered based on a-w&R+bc-r-4-factors including but not limited to waste strength, use of hazardous materials, proximity to surface water, and others as determined by the health officer. c.4c4 At the time of authorization, a hamee�praperty owner shallmbist register for each OSS where they will be conducting an-mea+tefing inspection. The homeowner muM-4-t- ie PaFr=@! owmbeFand septic case nymbeF fE3F P-arch sur=h OSS that will be subjeet tR- the lhomeev"Per ..Cit-Mr-MUTFUMMI MC �E}d. A homeowner inspection authorization is issued to a specific individual and a specific OSS and shall not be transferable to other persons or property. 4e4e. IN— — ge stem( ) list@d iR the iRitia PFOPek�' systen;reaistration. Reauthorization is required for a new property or new ^^ site sewte-MOSS on the property] (2) Requirements for a homeowner inspection authorization shall include all of the following: 4a4a. Homeowner inspection acknowledgenien_t_App4G-A4e-mshall be made on forms PFeV*ded approved byK4Rk1-the department and shall specify the OSS4 4-to be inspected. fc-)b. W Documentation + showing satisfactory completion ofX4EI-the department's approved training-4,a44Ag►st shall include: (i) Basics of OSS F .,teFia r=eO&M; and (ii) How to conduct an O&MmanitoFing _inspection and report the results. 44c. Take and pass an examination approvedfewn-ate 4C444--the department app44^�� ,_.'thin the past .e to verify the applicant's knowledge of the-OSS operations and monitoring_4-of thetheiF system; (3) Exceptions. An immediate family member may apply to perform the monitoring inspection and submit the report for an eligible OSS owned byae-a person who cannot perform the inspection on their own.' . 4a a. The OSS owner must shall sign the formapp4Ga#eff and acknowledgment that they are responsible for the inspection. Page 51of71 (4 . The OSS owner and the person who performs the inspection Faust shall complete the approved training. '�"�r�-ter" rrrc all i igi+rpe:..... Fi.., inspection. 94i F .f ei rGu sty tFaining. (e) npplieatjn., to complete - nit ., the health eg.eer en a Ease by Ease basisi (4) The homeowner inspection authorization deer shall not authorize the holder of that authorization to: 4a4a. Repair an OSS of which they are not a resident owner; or {#}b. Inspect or maintain a proprietary product that requiresFn9F;ite:T4g-and by a manufacturer authorized person, unless they provide written documentation from the manufacturer that they have received training and are authorized to complete inspections and maintain the specific product.; (5) The homeowner inspectoEmRSPeEtiBA alAWFi2atiOR h~shall report failure of an an site sewage syste OSS to IC-124-the department within 24 hours of first identifying the failure (6) Monitoring inspection reports shall be submitted by the homeowner ins eCtor,..thn.:. afig„ hOIde1' to 1C-PN-the department OF ^theF akithOftiaed aggeRey within 30 days following the inspection.; (7) The reports shall be submitted in a format and manner prescribed by the depart ment.'r ;,a iOl per oar54 rn riinspeetien hemeowAeF M4 AWFA that they have reviewed (408) X-PWThe department reserves the right to observe, audit, or inspect the on sate sewage syste►OSS and related activities of homeowners,inspectors authorized to complete inspections under this section. (149) Suspension/Revocation. A homeowner inspection authorization may be suspended or revoked as set forth in JCC 8.15.180 if hr /she hey have44as been found to be in noncompliance with the terms of this chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence or misrepresentation. 8.15.147 Certificate or authorization holders sub'ect to suspension or revocation. 1 All certificate or authorization holders are sub "ect to established department audit requirements. Page 52 of 71 2Suspension of Certificate or Authorization. a. After a hea ri ng, the health officer may suspend a ny certificate or authorization of a ny person upon ma king the determination that the person has not performed as reci uired by the terms of their certificate or authorization or has made fraudulent misre resentation in ma king application pursuant to this chapter. b. The health officer shall give written notice of the hea ri ng to a ny person aggrieved who has filed a written complaint with the health officer and the affected certificate or authorization holder. c. For the first suspension under this subsection bV certificate or authorization holders the sus ension period shall not exceed 30 days; and the second violation in a nV three- ear period shall result in a suspension of the certificate or authorization fora period not less than 15 days and not to exceed 180 days. d. For 'inspections com pleted bV authorized homeowner ins er-tors f a Ise ly or inaccurate) completed inspections shall not be accepted and may result in suspension of authorization. Reins ection may be required by a certified O&M specialist or O&M technician. Next required inspection shall be completed §y certified O&M specialist or O&M technician. (3) Revocation of Certificate or Authorization. a. A certificate or authorization may be revoked for repeated violation of any of the requirements of this chapter or any other apolicable regulation or if, after a hearing with the BOH the holder of such certificate or authorization shall be found grossly incompetent or negligent, or to have made fraudulent misrepresentations in making application for a certificate or authorization or should the bond or insurance required herein be canceled. b, The health officer shall give written notice of the hearing to any person aggrieved who has filed a written complaint with the health officer and the affected certificate or authorization holder. c. The third notice of violation issued by the department within any 12-month period shall be considered as re peated violations and result in certificate or authorization revocation. d. If the 8OH revokes a certificate or authorization the holder shall not proceed with an v further work in connection with the activity covered by the certificate or authorization. e. The certificate or authorization holder shall be notified by certified mail of revocation of the certificate or authorization upon determination of a finding that a violation has occurred requiring revocation. f, if, after revocation of a certificate or authorization the applicant desires to reap-REreap-Rly for a certificate or authorization the applicant shall wait six months prior to rea pplication. An erson whose certificate or authorization has been revoked shall be reg uired to pay all applicable fees and take and pass the written examination again before issuance of a new certificate. 4 Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Certificate or Authorization. a. The certificate or authorization holder shall make written application for reinstatement to the department specifying what -practices, erformance and conditions that were named as rounds for suspension or revocation have been remedied; and the certificate or authorization holder shall provide a description of the changes in performance that will occur to avoid the repetition of past violations. b. The department, upon determining that noted deficiencies have been satisfactorily addressed shall reissue of the certificate or authorization to the individual after successful completion of the application and testing procedure and Payment of applicable fees. Page 53 of 71 5 probation. A period of Probation consisting of additional reporting or inspection requirements may be im posed on a certificate or authorization holder as a result of violations of this cha pter or as a condition of operation following suspension or revocation of a certificate or authorization. Said period and requirements shall be the decision of the health officer and shall be determined after all administrative hearing with the certificate holder. Table 1. Scope of Work Page 54 of 71 Work Item Certificate or Authorized Person Pumper O&M Technician O&M Specialist Installer Resident owner Measuring levels of Sludge, scum and liquid yes yes yes yes Les in OSS components Clean screens yes yes yes yes yes Visual evaluation of OSS components yes yes yes yes yes Inspect and report the yes yes yes yes yesl condition of OSS components, monitoring ports and the surface above the drainfield/disposal area Record information such as: cycle/dose counter, operating hour meters or water yes yes yes yes yell meters. Expose portions of OSS no yes Les yes Ms For updated site plan Hydro letting yes yes yes yes no Excavate for ietting yes yes yes yes Les Pump any tank/ pump yes no no no no chamber Repair or replace UV no no yes yes no light units Repair or replace components of a Proprietary treatment no no yes2 yes! no unit Decommfssioning no no no ryes no Repair or replace tightline or cleanauts no yes ryes yes ryes Page 55 of 71 Repair or replace access or inspection ports no yes yes des yes3 Excavate to install sweeps or end caps no no yes yes no Install and repair septic yes yes Les Yes yes tank lids, risers and baffles Install and repair distribution box risers yes yes yes rLes yes Install or adjust flow no yes yes yes no distribution devices in a distribution box Replacing/ Repairing existing D-Box/splitter device no Yes Yes yes no Replace or repair manifolds with same configuration no no yes yes no Replace_o_rrepair manifolds with different configuration no no vess vess no Adjust flow in a manifold no no yes yes no Replace pumps with no yes yes yes no same specifications as existing pump Replace floats no yes yes yes no Test high-level alarm nob yes yes yes vess Replace electrical ap eels no no no no° no Alter cycle/dose counters or o eratin no no vess yes no hour meters Collect samples for waste -strength sampling nob nob yes nob no Page 56 of 71 ' If authorized homeowner inspector. ' If authorized by proprietary product manufacturer. 3 Resident owners may not perform work non-proprietary ;)roduct gortions of the OSS. a Uniess approved by Washington State labor and Industries re uirements. S Requires the department's approval prior to altering. ''Unless otherwise approved by the department, 8.15.150 Operation, maiMeRa^^^ and monitoring. (1) Responsibility of the Property Owner4-s4. The property owner of every resid..^,.e business or ether place where peKgns cengregate,side G mple,ed : aproperty is served by an OSS, and each person with access to deposit materials in the OSS shall use, operate, and maintain the sy& e4:}OSS to eliminate the risk to the public associated with improperly treated sewage. Every property 9owners' shall: duties r.-lu {ed without INFAItatien p the f _ ll9Wi"r.P li -i {a}a. TT4@y-_;A-c�Comply with the conditions stated on the on -site sewage permitl. {bib. T, ;ey-s4aIl-eEmploy afl a eveda pumper to remove the septage from the tan4Q 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 the volume of the tank. The pump affd¢42nd siphon r=hamheF(s) chamber shall be pumped when solids are observed,-. ,�c4i. They shah set use water es that exceedComply with the OSS's designed capacity for treatment and disposall. k4W. ,4ey-_4a44Not deposit solid, hazardous waste, or chemicals other than common household cleaners in the OSS,-- fe}e. T Not deposit waste or other material that causes the effluent entering the drainfield to exceed the parameters of residentialy heeseheld waste strength.,- 44 T Not build any structure in the OSS area or reserve area without express, prior consent of the health officer. {gig_ T -RNeither place nor remove fill over the OSS or reserve area without express, prior consent of the health officer..1 441 . T,, ey-_4a •nNot pave or place other impervious cover over the OSS or reserve area 44i. T4eyr-s4442ivert drains, such as footing or roof drains, away from the area of the OSS.t (j) They shall GeR;Ply With r sspeetiem; Fe9UiF@M..P_;#4_ FA IWS 6erAj9R, a Rd jCl2H Pei ip�, 04 Dias a dopte4 by the 1-.. aFd et' health s affleRded a ,-.farad kk4j. T, ;� pProvide mainteRanee 0&M and needed repairs to promptly return the OSS SySteffl to a proper operating condition. They shall obtain permits where required by le -ea' ^tee eed4esthis chapter-; Page 57 of 71 (4k. T„4ey-9ha"Ensure that all m ^''~~'n9 aAd FnaintenanGeM0 is performed by an authorized person and reported to the departments in the prescribed time frame and approved format. {m4L They should nNot dispose of excess food waste via a garbage disposal { }m. They should RNot drive, park, store vehicles or equipment over the drainfield or reserve area (9�n.They sheuld nNot allow livestock access to the OSS area or reserve area ( 4o. They shall e omply with WAC 246-272A-274 {c}p T, ;ey+Aa=,Complete monitoring inspections for any eligible OSS serving a single family p.r, , _n^^ ^- duplex an property they own at the frequency identified in Table �2 after meeting the requirements ofJCC 8.15.145�2+ (2) Breach of Property Owner& °^s^^Fisihm'Me Re uirements under this chanter. AEI-_p opeq owner's or occupier's failure to fulfill any of the ;T=pensi;,ki;ie5reaui rem ent^. in subsection (1) of this section 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. EeYeHa..t sh-.II be placed on the tifle e f the ff9peFty r .zd;..g Retmee that tl _uf v.-7 by n a to -ppr-q-o .I „f the s ,stern on fei-Fm d ' _Irate_ `ram,. h-y ,ma (43) The health officer shall be responsible to make available written guidance on the proper rai�rt�l��ee rl".�-e+�D&M of the OSS to the property owner. Information shall be made available to the public byK4P#4the department. (54) The health officer shall be responsible to retain access to monitoring information submitted to jGPH the department according to the records retention schedule for review by property owner or interested parties. ( ,) Certificate or Authorization Required for McFi gnd-NAe' {aka. It shall be unlawful for any DSO. frFF. 9F ^^F^^YatiOR nt e-r- rl ether than X-R#the department, to engage in any monitoring inspection required under these regulatMORS-iris chapter without holdings : (i) A valid certifirate epeFatiess and rnaniteFiFio speG=alist r^r`&c�from K424the department; (ii) A valid license from the Washington Department of Licensing to design eR site syste;R SS& pursuant to C-chapter 18.3_1&210 RCW; e* (iii) A; d-professional engineer pursuant to Chapter --chapter 18.43 RCW; or Page 58 of 71 (iv) A valid homeowner inspection authorization for a specific property or properties. ■ 1, 61-0-516MME M., a (76) On Site S Sy&te ,OSS Inspection Requirements. {a}a. The property owner shall assure that the OSS receives a complete evaluation of the SyOSS components a*dje*and property to determine functionality, maintenance needs and compliance with r=ecu latj G i4s this chaPtC and any permits: (i) At least once every three years for all SyStemQSSs consisting solely of a septic tank and gravity drainfield; (ii) Annually for all other Systems-OSS unless more frequent inspections are specified by these regulation this chapter or the local health officer. (4 On site se +^^"&OSS in Jefferson County shall be inspected at the identified frequency by an approved monitoring entity that meets the standards in ;G Q ., 49 OF 84S, 1 4S When aFid wheFe iwablle. See Table 2-1 or 1CC 8.15.145 when and where applicable. mac. Annual monitoring inspection by anified O&M specialist. O&M technician orlieensed designer is required for an OSS that: (i) Receives �••, efsewage of greater than residential strength (ii) Receives wastewatersewage from a food -service establishment NO Has a pump or siphon, (i_ 4) Includes an aerobic treatment unit, proprietary treatment unit listed by ` ashingten S*^+^ DepaFt ent of WealthDOH or includes drip irrigation as a component of the SysteMCSS.; or v Receives sewage from properties t s a short-term rental. d. For all OSS identified by the health officer as req u i ri ng to conduct annual waste -stren th sam P I i ng, sam P les shall be collected by an apo roved person as shown in Table 1. of this cha ter. {-E}e. Inspection by anee Ftified 0&M specialist, 0&M technician, 4eewa4-designer, or1944-the department is required: (i) For community _Fi site sewage systep BOSS?i (ii) For an site c steffKOSS serving commercial enterprises unless authorization is granted to the hemeewaer=-property owner for a specific OSS system.t Page 59 of 71 (iii) At the time of sale or transfer of a property title, except if there is a monitoring inspection on file by an rid -O&M specialist, 0&M technician, ord-designer in compliance with the inspection frequency identified in subsection (�6)(a) of this section. The monitoring inspection report shall be on file with the department prior to the sale or transfer. (iv) At the time of application for a building permit that: 1. _Includes a new connection to an OSS; 2. Is an expansion as defined by chapter 246-272A WAC 3. Includes the addition of plUmbing fixtures; or 4. May result in encroachment on OSS components inciuding the reserves area•eA-the v At the time a structure such as a RV urttiny house cabin or other unit that generates sewage is replaced with anew structure; or (vi) At the time of application for other land use or governmental actions including but not limited to: {A4.1. Land divisions where an existing OSS is part of the proposal,,- {42. Conditional use permits,-; or 4Q . Boundary line adjustments where an existing OSS is part of the proposal. {c4f. Where there are no county records regarding the type, size, location and other applicable information on an OSS septie system, a site plan identifying the tank location and other components ffwst-shall be completed by an eei#ified 0&M specialist, O&M technician, or fisensed designer and submitted to �G -the department prior to any inspection by a homeowner holding an inspection authorization. #4g_ Fees for inspections and monitoring 9F mai; to aneeO&M contracts shall be set by the service provider. 4g}h. The health officer may require more frequent inspections forss-OSS where a problem has been identified. 04L Multiple Requirements. If the manufacturer, patent holder, state, "department, armor any other relevant body have differing recommendations or requirements for +espeetiee-and ,In, „ee0&M -intervals for an OSS or any component of the OSS, then the property owner shall follow the most frequent service interval. A health depaFtment. (_97)gpeFatrqJ4a=F;d-N4ea4,9-r~ingO&M Access Requirements. The owner of the OSS shall provide access to the OSS for inspection and O&M as follows: Page 60 of 71 f4 . Septic Tank. Septic tanks shall be fitted with watertight pumping access risers to the ground surface over both compartments and over the Enlet�outlet, and every baffle, as set f..4h :A IGG 8.15.999(14. The risers shall have a means to lock or secure the lid against tampering and accidental access. �..,,,. Pump Chamber. Pump chambers shall have a watertight riser to ground surface over the pump. The riser shall have a means to lock or secure the lid against tampering and accidental access. {'mac. Proprietary Devices and Disinfection Equipment. Access shall be provided as determined by the manufacturer or patent holder and shall include access to ground surface for effluent sample collection, observation and inspection of the unit. d. Distribution Boxes, Solitters, and Manifolds. If the location is known, access shall be provided to distribution boxes s p litters and rnanifoIds as to allow ins pection and to determine f u nct iona lity of the co ponent, Access shall be in the farm of a watertight riser to the 9 round surface. The risers shall have a means to lock or secure the lid against tampering acid accidental access. (198) Inspection Report. The inspection report shall be submitted in a format and manner prescribed by XP4Ithe department. The inspection report form shall be completed in full and available for viewing an the reporting website fees paid for an inspection to be considered valid. Table 12:lea-A4oAi -Frequency of O&M Inspection Reguirements.by System Type and Who 15 Eligible te Complete the !Aspeetieo Aerobic Conventional w/Pump, Pressure Treatment Unit Conventional Gravity —No Pump Distribution, Mound, Sandfilter, (ATU), Proprietary Other Public Domain Technology Device, Time Frequency of Frequency of Inspection — Every 3 Years Frequency of Inspection — Every Year Inspection — Every Year OSS1 Not Within OSS1 Is Within Risk OSS1 Not Within OSS1 Is Within Risk Category2 Category2 Risk Category2 Risk Category2 All Sites Year 1 N/A N/A HO or OIVIS or DES OM or DES 30M or DES Year 2 N/A N/A HO or OMa or DES HO or OM or DES 30M or DES Year 3 HO or OMS or DES HO or OM or DES HO or OMS or DES HO or OM or DES 30M or DES Page 61 of 71 Aerobic Conventional w/Pump, Pressure Treatment Unit Conventional Gravity — No Pump Distribution, Mound, Sandfilter, (ATU), Proprietary Other Public Domain Technology Device, r+p Time Frequency of Frequency of Inspection — Every 3 Years Frequency of Inspection — Every Year Inspection — Every Year OSS' Not Within OSS' Is Within Risk OSS' Not Within OSS1 Is Within All Sites Risk CategoryZ Category' Risk Category' Risk CategoryZ Year 4 N/A N/A HO or OM or DES OM or DES 30M or DES Year 5 N/A N/A HO or OM or DES HO or OM& or DES 30M or DES Year 6 HO or OM or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES HO or OMS or DES 30M or DES Year 7 N/A N/A HO or OMS or DES OM& or DES 30M or DES Year 8 N/A N/A HO or OMS or DES HO or OM or DES 30M or DES Year 9 OMS or DES HO or OMS or DES HO or OMS or DES HO or OM: or DES 30M or DES Year 10 N/A N/A HO or OMS or DES CMS or DES 30M or DES Year 11 N/A N/A HO or OMS or DES HO or OMS or DES 30MS or DES Year 12 HO or OMS or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES HO or OMS or DES 30M& or DES Above schedule repeats for the life of the OSS HO = Homeowner with inspection authorization OMS = OpeFatiGR and ++ u !VI specialist or O&M technician DES =' ° Pd PR s;it^ °BOSS designer or pFafessmeRal 1 OSS— includes all components of an en site ^ +^^^OSS including tanks, transport lines, treatment and disposal components. Z Risk categories include any one of the following elements: • Setbacks — OSS with components not meeting the current required setbacks to a well or surface water. • Shorelines — OSS with components within 200 feet of ordinary high water. • Floodplain — sites with OSS components mapped by FEMA as being within a 100-year floodplain. • Waiver — OSS with components not meeting the current required setbacks to a well or surface water. • OSS replacement or repairs not meeting current code at the time of permitting. 3 OMS or DES = Professionals inspecting AT"; and proprietary devices must hall have authorization by the manufacturer to monitor and maintain these treatment units. (Ord 9 20 § 2 ( --- -'-: gra,, 6 122 Page 62 of 71 8.15.165 Waiver of state or local regulations. (1) Applicability. Any person who applies fo owns, or operates an OSS may apply to the health officer for a waiver from any pa+agfap4-ap rtion of these regulatm this chanter. (2) Granting Requirements. {a}a. The health officer may grant such a waiver if :*find&only upon finding that the following have been met: (i) Special circumstances exist that are not of the applicant's making; (ii) An unnecessary hardship will occur without the waiver; (iii) The health officer has determined that the waiver is consistent with the standards in, and the intent of, the public health protection purpose and objectives of these m" this chapter; (iv) Corresponding mitigation measure- ) to assure that public health and water quality protection, at least equal to that established by Mere-rileesthis chapter, is provided. The health officer may grant a waiver conditioned by a timetable if: (i) Compliance with this ,�na�haprer v4shall require spreading of costs over a considerable time period; and (ii) The timetable is for a period that is needed to comply with this FegulatlGochapter. (+4 . The health officer may grant waivers from chapter for standards that are more stringent than the standards offchapter 246-272A WAC, or from requirements in *"ese Feoulat-ensthis chapter, that are not contained in Fcha ter 246-272A WAC without r . -twen; of heck- DOH approval. (3) Application. �a}a. The application shall be made on forms hided approved by 4A4-the department and shall be accompanied by all information required by the health officer e; designee. k4 . The health officer may request additional information if required to make a decision. {c4c. An application for a waiver, or for the renewal thereof, submitted to the health officer shall be approved or disapproved by the health officer within 90 calendar days of receipt unless the applicant and the health officer agree to a continuance. 4 A waiver- approval shall remain valid for the peiiod of the permit and under the conditions for which it was approved unless otherwise exten_ded_in w rit i ng by the health officer.'"',- -Re •.'"'— th a# Page 63 of 71 5 A waiver approval may be required to be revised if the health officer determines that a potential threat to public health may result without revision. 8.15.170 Appeal -Hearing. (1) Appeal of Public Health Action - Health Officer Administrative Hearing. Any peFSOR aggrieved person by a Y i Rs pect may request, in writing, a hearing before the health officer ^F h=s aF heF dQr Fee. The aaggrievecl person 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 shall 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 officershall issue a decision upholding or reversing public health's action. The health officer may require additional actions as part of the decision. (2) Appeal of Administrative Hearing. 4) . Any peFseRaggrieved person shall have the right to appealthe findings or required actions of an administrative hearing r"y" haye she Fight to anneal the Matear by requesting a hearing before the WeaFd of ` ealtlIBOH. Such notice of appeal shall be OR WF*tiRg and presented to the health officer within five business days of the findings and actions from the administrative hearing and shall be accompanied by a fee as established in the rwFFent publie healthdepartment's fee schedule. The appellateaggrieved person shall submit specific statements in writing of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of the health officer. The appeliaat-aggrieved person and the health officer may submit additional information to the beear-d- Ref hee-alti"BOH for review. {4b. Upon receipt of a timely written notice of appeal together with the hearing fee, the health officer shall set a time, date, and place for the requested hearing before the beaF' of heal•"SOH and shall give the appellaRt-aggrieved person written notice thereof. Such hearing shall be set at a mutually convenient time not less than five business days or more than 30 business days from the date the appeal was received by the health officer. 44c. Any decision of the shall be final and may be reviewed by an action filed in superior court. Any action to review the neard's BOH's.decision must shall be filed within 30 business days of the date of the decision. (3) The following guidelines apply to all hearings and appeals conducted by the beard of health,1301­1 pursuant to this section: 4a4a. Appeals shall be made in writing and shall be signed and dated by the petitieRing paftyaggrieved person. Page 64 of 71 {4 . Appeals shall include a brief and concise statement of the law and facts, which affirmatively establish that the health officer has committed an error. 1 ' Appeals shall be transmitted to the beaFd he I04BOH byjGRH-the department following receipt from the petitiaAiRg pa4y together with all relevant material associated with the health officer's action, including, but not limited to, applications, reports, soil logs, photographs, staff analysis and recommendations. {fd. Upon receipt of the appeal materials transmitted byJC fW he department, the heare# #ealt#BOH shall conduct a hearing to determine the correctness of the decision by the health officer within 35 days. The pe�itiaRer=a grieved person shall be given five days' notice by certified mail of the purpose, time, date and place of said hearing. Further, if the pe4�aAyaggrle person is a person other than the permit applicant or a permit holder, then notice of the purpose, time, date, and place of said hearing shall likewise be mailed by certified mail to the permit applicant or permit holder. Any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be a public hearing and the chairperson of the'b^ard- ^{ "ea'*"BCw shall open the hearing and take testimony from any interested persons; provided, that testimony in suspension or revocation hearings shall be limited to that presented by the health officer, the certificate holder and any witness called by them; provided further, that the chairperson may limit the length of the testimony to a specific amount of time to be applied equally to those interested persons wishing to speak, except in suspension or revocation hearings where the beaFd ef healtI41301-1 is authorized to use its discretion. {qf. The procedure to be utilized during any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be as follows: (i) The petitiwq iAg pa���rieved person, permit applicant, or permit holder and the health officer, if not the peti i�"ng pa �Yaggrieved person, shall be given an opportunity to present evidence, analysis and recommendations. (ii) Members of the Haiti i.',' may direct questions to the Veti pa+t;aggrieved person, permit applicant or permit holder and health officer. (iii) The chairperson of the beaFd of hea! +130H shall permit the presentation of testimony by any interested person as set forth in this chapter. (iv) Following presentation of evidence and testimony, the chairperson of the heard s# hPalthBOH shall close the hearing and initiate discussion with other board members on the matters presented. (v) Following discussion, the i3i3aF , of healt'B©F- shall make ruling on the appeal. (vi) Under no circumstances shall cross-examination of persons making presentations at the hearing be permitted, notwithstanding that the may as questions as set forth above. Page 65 of 71 Wg_ Should the IR^^-^I of hea-ItlzBOH require additional testimony, it may continue the public hearing to a date and time not to exceed 35 days following the date of the initial public hearing; provided, that at the close of the second public hearing the hnaF44 heaMBOi-.. may continue its deliberations on the appeal to another time and date not to exceed 35 days following the close of the second public hearing conducted to receive additional testimony. In all other cases the heard-e# hpafthBOH may continue its deliberations on the appeal to another date and time not to exceed 35 days following the close of the public hearing. {#}h. Relevant evidence is admissible, if in the opinion of the beard-e€ heaitl"BOH it is the best evidence reasonably obtainable having due regard for its necessity, availability and trustworthiness; provided, that in passing upon the admissibility of evidence the Jefferson County heard 0 may give consideration to, but shall not be bound to follow, the rules of evidence governing civil proceedings in matters not involving trial by jury in the superior court of the state of Washington. {i}i_ A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings and all testimony shall be recorded. The record of testimony and exhibits together with all papers and requests filed in the proceedings shall constitute the exclusive record for the decision in accordance with the law. 4 )j. All decisions shall become a part of the record and shall include a statement of findings and conclusions. {k4k. Notice of the decision of the BOH shall be provided not later than 10 days following the date of its decision. �4I_ The pet�G4ifT-pa4yaggrieved person, permit applicant, permit holder, or designated agent, and k444-the denartment shall be notified of the decision of the beak-d of "IIa'tl8O1-I, together with the findings and conclusions. rQFGI ❑ 29 § "(Ap p a'; nFa. G 11 8.15.180 Enforcement — Penalty. (1) Title 19 JCC applies- The enforcement pFevisie%-requirements codified in Title 19 JCC, Code Compliance, as eUFFeRVV AaEted OF ar'~tn~ ames'e4.4, shall apply to any alleged violation of this chapter, unless specifically amended- a - ap-04e- .zed beio :' - (a) Al QSS ma saae me nt sha11 be cYl•.jvr-t-W th e a . nor ad—djtien to thease Fules aF4d r ..latiORS nle. hiFig 04 these FUle5 aR J . A-ey .. IM.eS IS r ;R (b) if a eanfliet exists bevooeen the nterpFetati a Fi 4 Chapter 246 272A - - AC and these regulations, (32) Enforcement Authority. The health 94iee� his ^F heF de6igFiee, GP aRY person w, pgin ed as aR director shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of these regulations equally on all persons. The ;earth Page 66 of 71 (#}a. Notice to Vacate. When a condition constitutes a violation of these chapter and poses an immediate threat to life, limb, property, or safety of the public or persons residing on the property, the health gdirector-may issue a notice to vacate. (i) Content. A notice to vacate shall include the following: 04 . The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation; W2. The street address or description sufficient for identification of the building, structure or premises, or land upon or within which the alleged violation has occurred or is occurring; X4 . A description of the violation constituting an emergency and reference to the srevi5ilaRs of the Jefferson County "^^rd^F heaIMOH regulations which have been allegedly violated; fW. A date, as determined by the severity of the emergency, by which any persons M,t shall vacate the premises. In case of extreme danger to persons or property immediate compliance shall be required; *4 . The required corrective action; and kF4 . A statement that the person to whom the notice to vacate is issued directed ^R may appeal the order to the health . fF 6 e F 0 .char-e'Ni ah 1rr g i r i 7Q Ana that am; s�� appeai must be sled to the health uffireF WithiA 10da & ursuant t� title 19 JCC. b.fi+_Service of Notice. The heaith ^ffrrerdirector- shall serve the abatement order upon the owner of the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring, either personally or by mailing a copy of the notice by regular and certified or registered mail, with a five-day return receipt requested, to the ownerat- ", their last known address. A copy of the order shall also be posted on the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring. c. (413osting the Notice. In addition to providing service as stated above, an additional notice shall be posted on the property in substantially the following form: DO NOT ENTER UNSAFE TO OCCUPY It is a violation ofGhapt w- hapter 8.15 JCC to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this notice. Page 67 of 71 ,WLJea4I;44-Qn4ff+iwze+Director Jefferson County Environmental Public Health Department d. {'w4 Compliance. No person shall remain in or enter any building, structure, or property which has been so posted, except that entry may be made to repair or correct any conditions causing or contributing to the threat to life, limb, property, or safety of the public or persons residing on the property. No person shall remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the required corrective action has been completed and approved. f@qWFe1;;ent5 of these Fegulation any Other applicable Fegulation Qlqf-'��ea Fong rtent n g!i. --':r r+r. i aye r. de f-r ud u 1 ent micrep ese Rt+'t+i.`-1.W 41+4 '.Linn Page 68 of 71 a n.*•f _ at L�i'ri-rSCTI'�r35•PFTrCC•T�fReW (r:) ReiAs#a te1:Aent of 9 61spe0;ded9 r RevonedCe;4Aeate9 F Aut "m-i iei4, a.t,.-W-cit;atiye heari; g w4h the cer4ifmrAt-,- 4p-r-. Page 69 of 71 8.15.190 Severability. Rrir� ef-��^ti��stesar}creb�,�tta;asae hey�e�lar^-� ���ihis chapter is separable, and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of gt#es^ rokm And r-egkjlatiepsM c (-t :' is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these rules and Fegula this 8.15.200 Fees. (1) Fees shall be as according to the department's fee schedule. ^ . efferson r.,,,sty pwlalie it h fee see The department's Fee schedule shall be revised on an annual basis concurrent with budget adoption by the board of county commissioners pursuant to chapter 380 JCC. (2) Refunds shall not be granted if field investigation, plan review, site visit or design review has been completed by JC- # L e department. (3) A refund of the application fee minus an administrative fee of $45.00 shall be granted upon written request of the applicants or owner, except as noted in subsection (2) of this section. Refunds are given for the amount paid minus staff time expended at hourly rate. (4) All certificates issued by the health officer to an &ewag_ installer--&, septirs Tsewage pumper'-&, and OpeFatigl ,FRORRsO&M specialist,Ls or O&M technician e-enifir ter are -shall be reneweda#ie annually and an annual renewal fee according to the department's fee schedule shall be paid no later than-EH4-March 1st. Should any annual renewal fee remain unpaid by March 31st, a penalty fee according to the department's fee schedule shall be charged. PFeyiewsly issued r.Certificates shall become void if not renewed prior to April 1st. (5) Fees generated under this ".chapter shall notea�et be used to support non -public -health activities..1,9Fd9 29 § 2 (ppi n)_ Ord 61-q 2.3 G.230 ess.... wya a..t,. Th 16 G h @ PterShall be . geetiye .10 ,days afteF a P PFBYa i.4 .,tamed f.-.-.M +he da Pfft- HPR* Rf 1i ea It 8.15.210 Other laws apply. All OSS manage ment shall be sub mect to the a uthority of other laws re uIations or other agency req uirem ents in addition to this c h a pter. N oth i ng in this c h a pter is intended to abridge or alter the rights of action by the state or by persons,which exist in eguity. common law or other statutes to abate pollution or to abate a nuisance. 8.15.220 Conflict with other laws. 1) If a conflict exists between the interpretation of chapter 245-272A WAC and this chapter, the more stringent regulation shall apply to better protect public health and the environment. ', elf requirements ❑fthe JCC, ordinances, or resolutions Bounty Fegki1aare in conflict with this chapter, the more Festrietive-stringent regulation shall apply to better protect public health and the environment. Page 70 of 71 1 Prior legislation: Ords. 1-69, 2-77, 1-80, 1-83, 1-87 and 4-90. Page 71 of 71 Summary of Changes for JCC 8.15 On -site Sewage Code (Shaded rows highlight areas of major change.) Key Terms: "DCD" Department of Community Development "DOH" Washington State Department of Health "0&M" Operation and Monitoring "OSS" On -site sewage system "PAO" Prosecuting Attorney's Office "UDC" Unified development code "WAC" Washington State On -site Sewage Code chapter 246-272A WAC Section Change Reason Category Comments State Change 8.15.010 Authority 8.15.020 Pur p Purpose Revised Section u� Revised Section Clarity, added the state statues and WAC h from sewage spills not Protect Public Health related to a permitted system. Clarified that the purpose is to regulate all sewage discharges regardless if it is an OSS or sanitary sewer. Minor „_,.,_,.,,,,,. Minor ----------- Leaks from a lateral sewer line would not be covered and it isn't covered in city codes. 8.15.030 Adoption by Revised Section Not all DOH Recommended Standards and Minor This new language Reference Guidance documents are relevant in Jefferson does not change how County and updated/new guidance docs are JCPH currently published by DOH periodically. These change functions and gives JCPH the authority to use these docs when industry professionals new ones are added or updated. use these documents as well. 8.15.043 Director New Section _ Wasn't specified in past code iterations. Minor Required by PAO authorized to establish Provides the health officer the authority to administrative rules and develop new policies and procedures. policy -........................................... . 8.15.050 Definitions Revised many Many definitions were requested by industry Minor Added by definitions professionals. Others definitions are needed as recommendation of they are terms from other codes that affect PAO. 8.15. Terms defined in WAC do not need to be defined again in 8.15. Added several new definitions in regard to new or updated sections of 8.15 and other applicable codes. 8.15.055 Local Updated section Management Plan .............. .. .. . ......................... 8.15.060 Adequate Revised old (1) and (2), Sewage Disposal Required combined language and intent into new (1) 8.15.060 Adequate New Subsection (3) Sewage Disposal Required 8.15.065 Areas where OSS New Section may pose a significant risk to public health. Removed all definitions that are otherwise defined in WAC, the UDC, or do not require specific definitions in 8.15 Changes in state WAC. Added state requirements and added clarity on the fee exemption. Clarified the purpose and intent of this section. Clarifies that all places where people live (RV's, yurts, etc.) need to comply with the chapter. Addition of an exception to meeting current code for replacement dwellings in cases of natural disaster or other not in the control of the property owner. Provides flexibility in difficult situations. Previous code required any new dwelling to have a current code septic, regardless of replacement reason. Provides more authority to the department to increase standards when warranted. Minor Minor Major Minor Regulatory reform. Yes 8.15.075 Minimum Land New Section WAC 246-272A-0320 has a new minimum land Area Requirements area option that allows much smaller lots to be developed.JCC 8.15.075 replaces the current JCPH Policy 97-02, takes the old land area standard and the new state option to meet somewhere in the middle.This results in an easing of land area requirements from the old standard and does allow the use of the state's new option on very small lots, but only in limited circumstances.Overall the new land area requirements in JCC 8.15.075 are a relaxation from current practices, lessens overall permitting fees, and allows new permitting pathways for properties that were not previously developable. Major 8.15.075 RC for multiple Relocated Verbiage With the new minimum land area language, we Minor lots/parcels still want to require a covenant to bind multiple lots together. This language was in the old code and is mostly the same, but also mentions DCD's lot consolidation for consistency. 8.15.080(3) Minor Repairs New Section Exempt minor repairs from needing a permit. Major/Requested Provide the industry with more flexibility in completing repairs. Qualifying items are defined in WAC. 8.15.080(4) Emergency New Section Professionals wanted specific language on when Major/Requested Mitigations and how they can provide emergency mitigations for surfacing sewage. Currently the industry already does this, they just wanted their practiced codified. Regulatory reform Designers/Installers requested we clarify the definition of Minor Repair to give them more flexibility to do repairs. Yes 8.15.081 OSS permit for New Section/Relocated Separated the repair permit language out of the Minor repair or replacement. Section old 080 into its own section. Revised language for clarity. 8.15.081(2) Repair permits New subsection expiration. 8.15.082 Pending OSS application or permit - transferability, extension, and cancellation. 8.15.083 OSS permit expiration and partial installation. 8.15.084 Revocation of issued OSS permit or denial of OSS permit application. 8.15.085 Operational permit Repair permits can now be issued between 90- 270 days depending of severity of the repair. Repair permits previously expired after 90 days. Major Regulatory reform. New/Relocated Section Separated the language out of the old 080 into Minor its own section. Revised language for clarity. New/Relocated Section Separated the language out of the old 080 into Minor its own section. Revised language for clarity. New/Relocated Section Separated the language out of the old 080 into its own section. Revised language for clarity. New section As we work to develop current future policies (such as policy No. 2021-01) to allow limited uses of holding tanks, vault toilets or high -risk septic systems, we want a way to provide more oversight and assurances that the systems are being used and maintained correctly. This section provides guidance of when and how an operations permit should be implemented.' 8.15.090(3) and (4) New subsection DOH standards and guidance DOH Recommended Standards and Guidance's are now adopted here rather than adoption by reference on second 030. Minor Major Operational permits were in previous versions of the code update but under a much larger scope. This version is much more parred down and only applies to a manageable number of OSS. If the process goes well and JCPH sees benefits from the program, we may want to expand its applicability. Minor This does not change JCPH standards for design/construction from current practices. 8.15.090(5) Gravity OSS installation depth 8.15.090(6) Reduced size OSS New subsection New subsection Codifies existing JCPH policy (No. 3-91) of Minor minimum install depth for gravity OSS. Language regarding reduced sized drainfields. Minor Yes New WAC has reconfigured how reduced size drainfields are designed. This is not a major change, however it requires specific language in JCC 8.15 to address reduced size drainfields which allows JCPH to remain consistent with previous practices. 8.15.090(7) Nitrogen best New subsection New nitrogen rules/best management practices Major This new language management practices that will replace JCC 18.30.180, this new does not add new language is simpler, covers more scenarios, and requirements, but allows an OSS permit on some properties that does allow sites that were previously not allowed. would not qualify for a full OSS to now get a full OSS. Regulatory reform. 8.15.090(8) Minimum OSS New/revised Updates to minimum OSS sizing to comply with Major A second dwelling design capacity new WAC. Sets standards for when an OSS can now only needs one utilize the newly decreased OSS sizing bedroom of septic requirements from WAC capacity vs. the two under the old WAC. Regulatory reform. 8.15.090(17) and (18) New/revised This language replaces existing JCPH policy (No. Major Makes reducing a Reduced setback to wells 2021-02) on reducing OSS setbacks to setback to a surface and surface waters. wells/surface waters. water more similar to the state requirements. Regulatory reform. 8.15.100(1) Community Revised Removed language requiring additional Minor OSS maintenance criteria as outlined in DOH LOSS code. ................ Yes 8.15.105 Land divisions Changed section name The old section title was "subdivision Minor requirements". Subdivision has a very specific meaning in other codes and we don't want to confuse it with the purpose of this section, which is more broadly focused. 8.15.105 Land divisions General language Updated many areas for clarity, concurrence Minor updates with the rest of the chapter, and changes in WAC regarding wells in subdivisions/BLA. 8.15.105(3) Land divisions Revised Minimum land area requirements need to follow minimum land area Table XI of WAC. Approving a subdivision to be created that only complies with Table XII of WAC would allow extremely small lots to be created. Table XII only addresses nitrogen, it does not address high density housing in relation to emerging contaminants of concern. JCPH will however allow land averaging so individual lots can be smaller than Table XI so long as the entire subdivision meets Table XI. Major This does not change how existing properties can be developed and does not add further restrictions on new subdivisions from current JCPH policies. 8.15.110 Inspection and Adding clarifying Clarify the final inspection procedures and Minor OSS final approval. language requirement to submit a record drawing. 8.15.119 Certificate or New section The following certified professional sections Minor authorization required. (120, 130, 140, 145) did not make it explicate that to preform work on an OSS, the person preforming the work needs certification or authorization from JCPH. 8.15.120 Sewage Pumpers Section relocation All OSS professionals sections have been Major reworked for better flow and clarity. The old versions did not have a standardized formatting and were difficult to navigate. This does not take away the right of a homeowner to preform maintenance tasks or inspect their system within the limitations of the code. Yes Yes 8.15.120 Sewage Pumper Updated requirement Makes all O55 professionals have same contact Major hour requirements. Increased contact hour requirement from 6 hours to 8 hours every two years. 8.15.120(8) Temporary New subsection Pumpers have been operating their businesses Minor storage of septage without these requirements and JCPH needed to clarify how we want to regulate this option 8.15.130 O&M Specialist Addition of O&M and O&M Technician Technician 8.15.140(9) Homeowner installer language 8.15.145 Homeowner inspection authorization 8.15.147 Certificate or authorization holders subject to suspension or revocation. Table 1. Scope of Work Table 8.15.150 Operation and Monitoring New certification level of O&M Technician to Major provide an additional certificate level to O&M providers. Limited scope of work to gravity OSS only. Revised language Reworked the Homeowner installer section for more clarity. New language more closely matches JCPH processes. Revised language Minor revisions to language for general readability and to fit JCPH practices. Relocation and revision This language was pulled out of section -180 and of language reworked by the PAO for clarity. New Table All OSS professional and Homeowner scope of work is now listed in this table. Old code listed each professionals scope of work in narrative form and in inconsistent manners. Addition of Operation Increase the number of certified professionals and Monitoring who can perform certain work. Technician throughout section Minor Minor Minor Major/Requested Regulatory reform. Minor/Requested 8.15.150 (8) O&M notice Removal of Delete the requirement to record a notice to Major to title requirement title for ongoing 0&M. Reduces the cost to the property owner by not requiring a notice. The notice doesn't add value to future property owners 8.15.210 Other laws apply. New section Other applicable laws still apply. Minor Regulatory reform. Jefferson County Health & Human Services Environmental Health Division Policy Statement Number 1— 89 Program: On -Site Sewage Disposal Subject: Alterations, Additions, Repairs, Remodels, and New Construction / Certification of Occupancy Effective this date, the following procedure shall be adopted concerning residential dwellings utilizing on - site sewage disposal systems. 1. Alterations, Additions, Repairs, or Remodels/Certificate of Occupancy An evaluation of existing systems may be required prior to the issuance of a building permit for alterations, additions, repairs, or remodels to existing habitable structures when in the judgment of the Environmental Health Division, the alteration, addition, repair, or remodel will add to the load on the existing system or when the size and ability of the existing system is unknown. An evaluation will be required when the alteration, addition, repair or remodel will add to the number of bedrooms or add to the number of plumbing fixtures. If upgrades to the sewage disposal system are necessitated by the evaluation, the certificate of occupancy will be withheld until the system upgrade is completed. 2. New Construction/Certification of Occupancy The completed installation of an on -site sewage disposal system is considered a component of final inspection. The certificate of occupancy for a completed structure will be withheld until the on -site sewage disposal system upgrade or initial installation has had final approval by the Health Department. The Health Department will notify the Building Department in writing each time an on -site sewage disposal system has been finalized. This notification will become part of the building permit file for reference by the building inspector. This policy is effective April 25, 1989 and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by action of the Jefferson County Board of Health. Peter Geerloffs, Jefferson County Health Officer B.G. Brown, Chairman Jefferson County Board of Health David Goldsmith, Director Planning and Building Department George Brown, Chairman Board of County Commissioners FADocuments and Settings\GT\My DocumentsUefferson County\changes051804\Po1icy Statements\Policy St. # 1 - 89.doc Jefferson County Health & Human Services Environmental Health Division Policy Statement Number 3 — 91 Program: On -Site Sewage Treatment Subject: Vertical Separation I. Effective this date, the following table shall be adopted concerning minimum vertical separation/soil depth for installation of on -site sewage systems in Jefferson County. A. Minimum soil depth/vertical separations required for approval of soil absorption systems and alternative designs shall be as provided for in Table 1990 — 1, "Minimum Soil DepthNertical Separation". B. Appeals may be made in writing pursuant to Jefferson County Policy Statement 2-88. II. WAC 248-96-100 (2) states that soil absorption systems shall not be permitted where 36" of vertical separation cannot be maintained; however, the separation may be reduced to one foot by the Health Officer under certain conditions. Effective sewage treatment in soils is a function of soil texture, depth and extent of saturation. Shallow soils provide less retention time because of reduced volume and are prone to effluent short circuiting where steps are not taken to provide for uniform dosed applications. Therefore, 36 inches of vertical separation shall be required for conventional drainfields. The table addresses alternative systems suitable for various soil depths and textures. III. This policy shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Jefferson County Board of Health. Health Officer Z�&�i - Chairman, Board of Health February 22, 1991 Effective Date February 12, 1991 Date of Review FADocuments and Settings\GT\My DocumentsVefferson Co unty\changes05 1804\Pol icy Statements\Policy St.# 3 - 91.doc 0" 12" 18" 24" x E� W 30" A 36" 48" Minimum Soil Depth / Vertical Separation # 1990 - 01 SOIL TYPE 1 2 3 4 5 NOT SUITABLE SAND FILTER followed by a MOUND SAND LINED TRENCH with PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION Or SAND LINED BED with PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION SAND FILTER followed by a PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION SSAS or MOUND PRESSURIZED DISTRIBUTION SSAS GRAVITY TRENCH or BED GRAVITY TRENCH 0" 12" JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION POLICY STATEMENT 04-01 PROGRAM — On -site Sewage Disposal SUBJECT — Evaluation of existing onsite sewage systems Effective this date the following procedure shall be adopted to implement provisions of Jefferson County Code 8.15.150 Operations and Monitoring. The policy concerns when evaluations of existing onsite sewage systems (EES) will be required, by whom, and how they will be conducted. PURPOSE Section 8.15.150 of the Jefferson County Onsite Sewage Code establishes that owners of existing onsite sewage systems shall obtain an initial inspection (EES) when the property that is served by the system is being sold and/or when an application for a building permit is submitted. The purpose of this policy is to provide more specific direction as to when an EES is required, how an EES must be conducted, who can conduct inspections and what may result from an inspection. APPLICABILITY This policy applies to individual residential and commercial onsite sewage systems. This policy is not intended to address EES required under other provisions of the onsite sewage code: community systems, areas of special concern or systems that were permitted with waivers. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the Jefferson County Board of Health that all residences, businesses or other buildings where people work, live or congregate in Jefferson County not served by a public sewage treatment system must be connected to an approved, properly functioning onsite sewage system. It is also the policy of the Board that all systems must be maintained properly in order to reduce the frequency of failure and that all systems will receive periodic inspection by an approved third party or EES at the frequency established in the Onsite Sewage Code. Approved third parties include but are not limited to Environmental Health Department staff, Designer or Professional Engineer Licensed to practice in Washington, Jefferson County PUD or Certified Operations and Monitoring Specialist. Policy 04-01 Page 1 of 4 February 2004 SPECIFIC STANDARDS A. Types of Evaluation of Existing Systems (EES) 1. Operational check - intended to verify that there is an existing functioning system on the property. The inspection must include a visual inspection of the septic tank to confirm the construction material, structural integrity, liquid capacity, sludge and scum depth as well as general condition with specific reference to inlet and outlet baffles. The general location of the drainfield must be identified and evaluated to verify that there are no direct discharges or surfacing effluent. 2. Full Assessment - Includes an operational check as described above. In addition it requires establishing the location of the drainfield components, both depth and size, to determine its treatment capacity and level of compliance with standards. If insufficient information is available after a review of the record the next step is to complete evaluation onsite. This typically entails uncovering some system components. B. Who Can Conduct an EES: 1. The operational check EES may be conducted by licensed onsite sewage system Designers or Engineers Licensed to practice in Washington, County Environmental Health staff and Certified O&M Specialists. 2. The full assessment EES Inspections that are intended to establish the treatment capacity of a system and/or designate a reserve area may be conducted only by Licensed Designers, Engineers or Environmental Health Division staff. C. When is an EES required: 1. Time of Sale: An operational check EES shall be conducted at the time of sale if the property is not in compliance with the monitoring schedule in JC Code 8.15 Table 1 or has not yet had an inspection per this table. An EES is valid until its next inspection as specified in JC Code 8.15 Table 1. This inspection is intended to verify that there is an existing functioning system on the property. 2. Building Permit Applications: An application for a building permit will trigger the requirement to have an EES completed as specified in the attached table, Appendix 1. Policy 04-01 Page 2 of 4 February 2004 a. Exceptions- An EES is not required for building permit applications for building maintenance including but not limited to re -roofing, replacing or adding windows, wood or propane stove installation or above ground propane tank installation. An EES is not required for interior remodels that do not include new plumbing or additional bedrooms or applications on sites greater than 5 acres and greater than 200' to shoreline that are not adding plumbing as identified in Appendix 1. D. Inspection results: 1. Any inspection identifying a failure as defined in WAC 246-272 - Onsite Sewage System Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Health, must be reported to Jefferson County Health and Human Services within 24 hours. Owners of failed onsite sewage systems will be required to initiate steps to correct the failure upon notice from the Health Department. 2. Any inspection identifying maintenance deficiencies must be recorded in writing in the inspection report. The report must be submitted to Jefferson County Health and Human Services and to the property owner, at the first reasonable opportunity. 3. If the EES is performed for the purposes of property sale, it will be the responsibility of the seller and buyer to determine who will correct identified deficiencies. Deficiencies not corrected by the time of the next required inspection will be considered a violation. 4. If the EES is performed for the purposes of a building permit application, it will be the responsibility of the property owner to correct the identified deficiencies. Deficiencies must be corrected prior to final inspection and sign off on the building permit. EFFECTIVE DATE This policy shall become effective on the date of adoption and remain in effect until amended or repealed by action of the Jefferson County Board of Health. Health Officer Date Chairman of the Board of Health Date Policy 04-01 February 2004 Page 3 of 4 Policy 04-01 Appendix 1 EVALUATION OF EXISTING ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS When Work Any lot size < or = %4 acre or > % acre and < or = 5 acres and > 5 acres and > 200' Any lot size Required anywhere within 200' of > 200' from shoreline from shoreline anywhere shoreline _ Building Permit for BLD' Permit BLD' Permit BLD' Permit BLD' BLD' BLD2 Permit for 00. increase in # of for < or = 120 for > 120 sqft Permit Permit not Maintenance or Bedrooms sq ft and no or adds adding adding interior only with no plumbing plumbing plumbing plumbing plumbing What Work Required X X* X X Operational Check Full Assessment' _ X X X* Reserve Area" X X X X Expansion of X Septic Sys.5 Overriding Procedural Statement for cases requiring Full Assessment & Reserve Area- The standard operating procedure is that the 1st step for every application is a review of the existing record. If the information available in the record is sufficient a decision for approval will be made based on the record alone. ' Includes Building Permit Applications for additions, alterations if they include an increase in plumbing fixtures or increasing the height or configuration of the roof, any change of use, decks, garages, shops, studios. 2 Includes but is not limited to items such as an application for reroofing, replacing or adding windows, wood or propane stove installation, propane tank, interior remodels only with no plumbing (not replacing exterior walls or adding bedrooms or plumbing). 3Includes an operational check and establishing the location of the drainfield components, both depth and size, to determine its level of compliance with standards. The 1" level is to complete a review of the records attempting to determine compliance. The 2nd level is to require evaluation by a licensed designer or Health Department Staff to determine compliance. This typically entails uncovering some system components. 4 The 1 s' level is to complete a review of the records attempting to designate a repair/reserve area in this manner. The 2nd level is to require evaluation by a licensed designer to evaluate soils and designate a repair/reserve area. 5 For an expansion of the number of bedrooms State Code 246-242 requires a system and reserve area fully compliant with current code. A permit is required. * Full assessment only if there is no permit on file or the case is documented as not finaled/not completed. Policy 04-01 Page 4 of 4 Jefferson County Health Department Environmental Health Services Policy Statement Number 93 — 05 Program: Onsite Sewage Subject: Drainfield Easement I. Effective this date the following policy shall be adopted concerning the placement of a primary or reserve drainfield on a lot or lots other than that / those occupied by the residence being served. a. In the case where a parcel contains more than one (1) lot and the primary or reserve drainfield is located on a lot other than the lot where the residence is located; an easement shall be notarized and recorded with the Jefferson County Auditor describing the lots encumbered by the drainfield / s and the residence being served. b. Said easement shall contain the following language: i. Establish and create an easement for the placement, maintenance, construction, reconstruction, repair and upkeep of a primary and reserve drainfield for septic tank and sewer line leading thereto, including the cutting and removal of brush, trees and other obstructions which interfere with the use of said easement, together with the rights of ingress, egress, and regress, over, under, along and across the following described portion of the referenced property ( include legal description): ii. Easement is appurtenant to and for the benefit of the grantee, the present owners, their heir, future owners, successors, and assigns. iii. Said easement shall be revoked only at such time as the Jefferson County Health Department will approve revocation of same. II. WAC 246-272-140 (5) requires the initial and replacement subsurface soil absorption system shall be selected and maintained so that it is free from encroachment by buildings and other structures. The area shall not be covered by any impervious material and not be subject to vehicular traffic or other activity which would adversely affect the soil. As per this WAC, the intent of this policy is to protect the primary and/ or reserve drainfield area from being inadvertently sold and further disturbed in the manner prohibited by the WAC. The easement is a notice to the property that would be found at the time of sale. The easement does not preclude an owner from selling a lot but does alert the potential buyer of the existence of the drainfield as an encumbrance on the lot. III. This policy shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Jefferson County Board of Health. Effective Date 5/27/93 Date of Review 5-25-96 Jefferson County Health & Human Services Environmental Health Division Policy Statement Number 97 — 02 Program: On -Site Sewage Subject: Minimum Land Area Requirements Effective this date, the following policy shall be adopted concerning the minimum land area that is necessary for the approval of an application for an on -site sewage permit. I. When there is an inconsistency between on -site sewage system regulations and County or City zoning or other land use or development regulations, the more restrictive regulation shall apply. II. The minimum land area required for approval of an on -site sewage system permit shall be determined by either Method I or Method II as established in Chapter 246- 272-20502 WAC. When a Method II analysis is being performed, the analysis must be conducted for an area of at least 100 acres. If the project site is less than 100 acres, the area surrounding the site shall be included so that a minimum of 100 acres is analyzed. When conducting a Method II analysis, the area to the centerline of a road or street right-of-way is along the perimeter of the development and is dedicated a part of the development and land area is at least 12,500 square feet in area and the property can be served from an approved public water supply. III. Applications for permits for sites not meeting minimum land area requirements, whether determined by Method I or Method II, shall be ' approved only when a waiver from minimum land area requirements has been approved by the Health Officer. A. General Land Area Waiver Provisions 1. Applications for waivers must be submitted on forms prescribed by the Health and Human Services Department and appropriate fees must be submitted before a waiver will be considered. 2. The waiver application shall include a justification describing how the requested waiver is consistent with the purposes and objectives of protecting the public's health. Justification may be in the form of the "standard land area waiver" described below or may be specific to the proposed development. 3. Applications for waivers from minimum land area requirements will be reviewed by the Health Officer or his designee within thirty (30) days of receipt of the waiver application. The Health Officer must provide written findings that the waiver is consistent with the standards and F.\Documents and Settings\GT\My Documents\Jefferson County\changes051804\Policy Statements\Policy St. # 97 - 021.doc intent of the on -site sewage system regulations before the waiver may be approved. 4. The Health Officer may establish monitoring, sampling, inspection or other appropriate requirements as a condition of the waiver. B. Waiver Limitations. Waivers to minimum land area requirements will nolt be approved if any of the following conditions exist : 1. The proposed project is within a Vulnerable Aquifer Recharge Area, or is within a Special Aquifer Protection Area and susceptible aquifer recharge area as identified in the Jefferson County Interim Critical Areas Ordinance, unless Critical Areas BMPs have been adopted allowing development on smaller parcels. 2. The proposed system requires any other waivers from on -site sewage system regulations. 3. The land under contiguous ownership on which the development is being proposed can accommodate an on -site sewage system without a land area waiver. 4. Sewer service is available in a timely and reasonable manner. C. Standard Land Area Waiver Conditions. A standard Vaiver may be approved if the following circumstances have been met: 1. The ownership pattern of the land area on which the development is being proposed was established prior to the effective date of this policy, and; 2. The land area available for the proposed development can be justified by means of an analysis using unit volumes of sewage per unit land area, for example: Parcel Size = 9,800 square feet Public Water Soil Type = Type 3 Minimum land area per Table VII = 15,000 square feet 9,800 sq. ft. x 450 gpd/sewage unit = 294 gpd volume 15,000 sq. ft/unit sewage volume The parcel could support a two -bedroom home with a waiver, or; F:\Documents and Settings\GT\My Documents\Jefferson County\changes051804\Policy Statements\Policy St. # 97 - 021.doc 3. Land area averaging when an off -site drainfield or well is proposed. The average land area of the sites encumbered by the onsite sewage system and/or well is equal to or greater than the minimum land areas specified in Table VII, for example: Adjacent building sites, 0.5 and 3 acres Individual water supply Minimum land area per Table VII = 1 acre Off -site drainfield on adjacent 3-acre site 3 acres + 0.5 acres = 1.75 acres average 2 1.75 acres > 1 acre form Table VII Waiver may be approved. or 4. The waiver is conditioned upon providing an advanced level of treatment prior to disposal and neither 2 nor 3 above are feasible. A. A one -level step up in treatment allows approval of a waiver to 75% of the minimum land area requirement. B. A system providing treatment standard 1 performance prior to disposal allows approval of a waiver to 50% of the minimum land area requirement. D. Appeals to decisions regarding waiver applications may be made by filing a written request with the Jefferson County Board of Health within fifteen (15) days of the decision. IV. This policy shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by action of the Jefferson County Board of Health. Health Officer Chairman, Board of Health September 18, 1997 Date August 26, 1997 Date F \Documents and Settings\GT\My DocumentsVefferson County\changes051804\Policy Statements\Policy St. # 97 - 021.doc F.\Documents and Settings\G PMy Documents\Jefferson County\changes05l8O4\Policy Statements\Policy St. # 97 - 021.doc JEFFERSON COUNTY .BOARD OF HEALTH Environmental Health Policy 2021-02 Reduced setback to well or surface water to 75' Effective this date, the following policy and/or procedure shall be implemented to establish specific requirements to approve septic system design less than 100' and greater than 75' to private wells and surface water. This policy rescinds and replaces JC Policy 2-91. Purpose or Problem Statement: Based on JC Policy 2-91 Horizontal Separation from Marine Waters and standard practice Jefferson County has required a request for waiver if a septic system soil dispersal component was proposed less than 100' from surface water or a private well. Based on changes in state code a waiver is no longer required for a system that is proposed between 75' and 100' if certain conditions are met. This policy establishes specific standards that shall be met when such a proposal is made. A waiver will no longer be required when a design meets these standards. Applicable Regulations: WAC246-272A-0210 Location (4) The horizontal separation between an OSS dispersal component and an individual water well, individual spring, or surface water that is not a public water source can be reduced toa minimum of seventy-five feet, by the local health officer, and be described as a conforming system upon signed approval by the health officer if the applicant demonstrates: (a) Adequate protective site -specific conditions, such as physical settings with low hydro - geologic susceptibility from contaminant infiltration. Examples of such conditions include evidence of confining layers and/or aquatards separating potable water from the OSS treatment zone, excessive depth to ground water, down -gradient contaminant source, or outside the zone of influence; or (b) Design and proper operation of an OSS system assuring enhanced treatment performance beyond that accomplished by meeting the vertical separation and effluent distribution requirements described in WAC 246-272A-0230 Table VI; or (c) Evidence of protective conditions involving both (a) and (b) of this subsection. ff. card rilrrrrhers Kate Dean, Chair, County Commissioner District #l; Denis Stearns, Vice -Chair, Citizen at Large; Pamela Adams, Member, City o0ort Townsend City Council; Heidi Elsenhour, Member, County Commissioner District #2; Greg Brotherton, Member, County Commissioner District #3; Sheila Westerman, Member, Citizen at Large; Kees Kof, Member, Hospital Commissioner, District #2 615 Sheridan a Castle Hill Center o Port Townsend . WA a 98368 (360) 385-9400 Applicability: This policy applies to all lands within the boundaries of Jefferson County. This policy does not preclude compliance with other state and county codes that may be more restrictive. Policy Statement: Jefferson County Environmental Public Health will allow the horizontal separation distance between the edge of a primary or reserve area soil dispersal component and an individual water well, individual spring, or surface water, none of which is a public water source, to be reduced to a minimum of 75 feet when: (a) The dispersal components cannot be located on, or near, the property in conformance with standard horizontal and vertical setback requirements of these regulations for surface water and wells that are not a public water source; and (b) An increase in the level of treatment is proposed; and (c) The design proposal identifies the site -specific conditions, such as physical settings with low hydro -geologic susceptibility from contaminant infiltration. Well logs, contours/elevations, other physical constraints. (d) A report by a qualified hydrogeologist may be required if existing informatlon regarding the well does not provide adequate documentation regarding low hydro -geologic susceptibility to drinking water from contaminants. (e) The drainfield proposed is full size. (f) Will be monitored at the frequency of other systems in the risk category. Sites that require a Treatment Level A system based on having less than 18" of usable soil and Type 1 soils (excessively coarse) must provide additional measures to assure protection to ground and surface waters. Board f H�JeffersonCounty, Washington By: irate Dean, Chair, Commissioner By: Allison Berroealth Officer Approveo as to form only: ll r �" September 14 2021 Philip C. Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date Date Hoorn A lrrrrfx•n Kate Dean, Chair, Coano Commissioner District G; Denis Stearns, Rce-Chair, Citizen at Large, Pamela Adams. Member, CYry of Part Townsend City Council; Heidi Eisenhour, Member, County Commissioner District #2; Greg Brofherlon, Member, Cauntp Cu mmisrloner District #3; Sheila Westermam Member, Citizen at Large; Kees Koff, Member, Hospital Commissioner, District #2 615 Sheridan o Castle Hill Center m Port Townsend a WA + 98368 (360)385-9400 SEPA1 Environmental Checklist A.Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Jefferson County Code (JCC) 8.15 On -site Sewage Code, 2024 Rule Revisions 2. Name of applicant: Jefferson County Public Health 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Carter Erickson — Environmental Health Specialist 615 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-344-9303 4. Date checklist prepared: January 17, 2025 S. Agency requesting checklist: Jefferson County 6. Proposed timing of schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Jefferson County plans to adopt the revised JCC 8.15 by April 1, 2025. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. There are no plans for future activity related to this proposed action. Ongoing rule revision may take place as county codes and policies change. 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. No additional environmental information has been prepared directly related to this proposal. 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. There are no applications or governmental approvals pending that would affect this proposed action. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. I https:Hecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/SEPA/Environmental-review/SEPA-guidance/Checklist-guidance SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 1 (WAC 197-11-960) The revised rule will be reviewed and approved by Washington State Department of Health and then adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Health. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You -do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) Jefferson County proposes to adopt general updates to the existing JCC 8.15 On -site Sewage Code to comply with newly adopted state 246-272A WAC. JCC 8.15 applies to all sites in the county where an on -site sewage system is used/needed for sewage treatment and disposal unless the site can be connected to an approved public sewer system. Updates would include the following changes: + Provide an exemption for meeting the current code if connecting an existing on -site sewage system (OSS) to a replacement structure for a structure that was damaged in a natural disaster. ® Allow the County Health Officer to impose additional requirements in an area where an OSS could pose a significant risk to human health and the environment. • Revise lot size requirements for an OSS to increase the minimum lot size but also provide a pathway for properties that don't meet the minimum lot size to install an OSS if they meet specific criteria and install a more advanced septic system. Therefore, some lots that currently are not buildable would become buildable. • Increase permit expiration flexibility for repairs. • Allow a reduced capacity septic system to serve two residences, which would allow for accessory dwelling units to be added on properties with adequately sized septic systems. • Codify existing county policies concerning on -site sewage systems. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The revised code would apply to all properties within Jefferson County. B.Envpronmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 2 (WAC 197-11-960) Circle or highlight one: Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other: The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. It applies to all of unincorporated Jefferson County, which includes areas that are flat, rolling, hilly, and steep slope. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. It is possible that future residential development pursuant to the code changes could be on properties with steep slopes. However, any such development would be subject to existing regulations, including critical areas regulations, which would be addressed during permit review. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them, and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Many soil types are present in unincorporated Jefferson County. Future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be subject to existing regulations regarding removal of soils. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Geologically hazardous areas, including erosion hazard areas, landslide hazard areas, and seismic hazard areas, exist throughout Jefferson County. Any development pursuant to the OSS code update could be located in the vicinity of areas with unstable soils but would be subject to existing regulations, including JCC Chapter 18.22 Critical Areas. e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly cause any fill, excavation, or grading. Development pursuant to the OSS code update, such as installation of septic systems or development of residential structures, could require fill, excavation, or grading. All such actions would be subject to existing development regulations, and unless exempt under state and county requirements would be subject to project -level SEPA review. f. Could erosion occur because of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly cause any erosion. Development pursuant to the OSS code update could lead to erosion resulting from clearing or construction activities. Any such development would be subject to existing regulations on clearing, grading, and construction. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 3 (WAC 197-11-960) g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impact on impervious surface percentages. Development pursuant to the OSS code update could alter the percentage of impervious surfaces on their respective sites. All such development would be subject to existing regulations concerned new and replaced impervious surfaces and evaluated during project -level environmental and permit reviews. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would have no direct impacts on erosion or earth, so no mitigation measures are proposed. Jefferson County's existing regulations related to erosion and soils would apply to any developments pursuant to the OSS code update. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not result in any direct emissions to the air. Actions pursuant to the OSS code update could result in air emissions from construction activities but would be subject to existing federal, state, and local regulations for these types of emissions. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Any off - site sources of emissions or odors that could affect development pursuant to the OSS code updates would be considered during project -level permitting and review. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not cause any emissions or have other impacts to air, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 3. Water a. Surface: 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Although the OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location, numerous streams, lake, ponds, and wetlands, and Hood Canal are located SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 4 (WAC 197-11-960) within Jefferson County. These waterbodies would be considered during development review for any development pursuant to the OSS code update. 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly require any work over, in, or adjacent to surface water. State and local shoreline regulations would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update that is within 200 feet of water. Other development regulations, including critical area regulations, could also apply. 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not authorize filling or dredging from surface water or wetlands. Development pursuant to the OSS code update would also be subject to all state, local, and federal regulations, including mitigation requirements, concerning fill or dredge material placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands. 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not require any surface water withdrawals or diversions. While unlikely, if any development pursuant to the OSS code update required diversions or withdrawals, it would be subject to existing regulations, including those regarding in -stream flows. 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Although the OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location, several areas of Jefferson County lie within a 100-year floodplain. Any development pursuant to the OSS code update in the 100-year floodplain would be subject to Jefferson County's floodplain protection ordinance. 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters. Future development pursuant to the OSS code updates, including installation of septic systems, would be subject to existing state, local, and federal regulations concerning the protection of surface waters. b. Ground: 1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 5 (WAC 197-11-960) quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give a general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. The OSS code update is a non -project action and would not directly involve any withdrawals of groundwater or discharge to groundwater. Future development pursuant to the OSS code update that would use groundwater or discharge to groundwater would be subject to all existing state, local, and federal regulations concerning groundwater removal and protection. 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly discharge waste material into the ground. However, JCC 8.15 regulates septic tanks throughout Jefferson County, and the OSS code update would allow installation of septic tanks in some areas where they are not currently allowed if certain conditions related to lot size and type of septic system are met. The purpose of the OSS code update is to better regulate septic systems in the county and therefore reduce groundwater contamination. Any installation of septic tanks pursuant to this non -project action would be regulated under JCC 8.15. c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): 1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly generate or affect water runoff. Individual development pursuant to the OSS code update could generate some water runoff. 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly cause waste materials to enter ground or surface waters. 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly affect drainage patterns. Individual development pursuant to the OSS code update could affect drainage patterns and would be subject to existing drainage regulations. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impacts to surface or ground water, runoff water, or drainage patterns. Existing federal, state, and local regulations related to surface water drainage and withdrawal, groundwater SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 6 (WAC 197-11-960) discharge and withdrawal, runoff water (stormwater), and drainage would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update. The OSS code update would improve Jefferson County's ability to regulate and manage septic systems. No additional measures to reduce or control any potential surface, ground, and runoff water and drainage pattern impacts are proposed. Individual development proposals may be required to provide these measures. 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: ❑ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other ❑ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other ❑ shrubs ❑ grass ❑ pasture ❑ crop or grain ❑ orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops. ❑ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ❑ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other ❑ other types of vegetation The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Jefferson County includes a variety of vegetation types on the properties associated with the OSS code update. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Although the OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly remove any vegetation, development pursuant to the code update could include the removal or alteration of vegetation. Such development would be subject to existing state and local regulations that regulate vegetation removal or alteration. c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Development pursuant to the OSS code update would be required to meet all federal, state, and local laws regarding endangered or threatened plant species. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not require any landscaping. Dependent on location of development pursuant to the OSS code update, revegetation could be required by JCC 18 Unified Development Code. e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 7 (WAC 197-11-960) The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. A variety of noxious weeds and invasive species exist in Jefferson County, and a noxious weed list is maintained by the Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control Board. 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals that have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: • Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: • Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: « Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. However, a variety of birds, mammals, and fish have been observed in Jefferson County. b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. However, there are threatened and endangered species known to be in Jefferson County. Federally listed threatened species in Jefferson County include: • Green Sturgeon • Eulachon ■ Bull Trout/Dolly Varden • Chinook Salmon • Chum Salmon ■ Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout/Steelhead/Inland Redband Trout « Sockeye Salmon • Yelloweye Rockfish Marbled Murrelet • Northern Spotted Owl • Mazama Pocket Gopher Federally listed endangered species in Jefferson County include: ■ Upper Columbia Spring run Chinook Salmon « Bocaccio Rockfish ■ Short -tailed Albatross • Blue Whale SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 8 (WAC 197-11-960) ■ Humpback Whale • Gray Whale • Sperm Whale ■ Orca (Killer Whale) ■ Taylor's Checkerspot Any development pursuant to the OSS code update would have to comply with existing state, local, and federal regulations that protect these species. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Although the OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location, Jefferson County is within the Pacific Flyway migratory pathway for birds. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any. The OSS code update is a non -project action and would not have any direct impacts to wildlife, so no mitigation measures are proposed. Any development pursuant to the OSS code update would be subject to existing federal, state, and local wildlife regulations. e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. The Washington Invasive Species Council, established by the Washington State Legislature, has identified 16 animal species and 13 insect species that are considered invasive in Washington State. Development pursuant to the OSS code update could occur on sites with invasive animal species. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct energy needs. Future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would likely require energy. Any such development would be subject to existing energy codes and regulations. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties. Future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be unlikely to affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties because all structures would be residential and built in lower -density rural areas. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 9 (WAC 197-11-960) The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impacts to energy use, and therefore no energy conservation features are included. 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur because of this proposal? If so, describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly cause any environmental health hazards. The code update could lead to installation of on -site sewage systems on parcels that currently are not eligible for a septic system. On -site sewage systems pose a risk to environmental health by means of exposure to sewage if the on -site sewage systems are not properly maintained. JCC 8.15 requires proper operations and maintenance of on -site sewage systems to reduce the risk of environmental impacts. The code updates would improve the ability of Jefferson County to regulate septic systems in order to manage potential environmental health hazards. For example, the code updates would increase the minimum lot size for septic systems, ensure that septic systems built on smaller lots through an exemption are more advanced systems, increase flexibility for repairs, and allow the County Health Officer to impose additional requirements in an area where an OSS could pose a significant risk to human health and the environment. 1. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Existing on -site septic systems that have not been properly operated and maintained by their owners have resulted in direct discharge to the ground, water, and groundwater in Jefferson County. JCC 8.15 aims to reduce/eliminate these occurrences through regulation and enforcement of proper operations and maintenance practices, and the proposed code updates would improve Jefferson County's ability to regulate septic systems. 2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Sites with hazardous chemicals/conditions exist within Jefferson County. While it is possible that development pursuant to the OSS code update could be proposed on parcels affected by hazardous chemicals, it is not likely, and on -site sewage systems regulated under JCC 8.15 require specific site conditions as prescribed by 246-272A WAC. 3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 10 (WAC 197-11-960) The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly store, use, or produce any toxic or hazardous chemicals. On -site sewage systems installed pursuant to the code updates would manage and store sewage on -site. The code update would improve the ability of Jefferson County to regulate septic systems in order to manage potential hazards. 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not require any special emergency services. No special emergency services would be required for any development that occurs pursuant to the code updates. 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly lead to any environmental health hazards. The purpose of JCC 8.15 is to protect, preserve, promote, and improve environmental health and safety by: ■ Establishing minimum standards of sanitation for sewage; and • Eliminating or minimizing the potential for public exposure to sewage; and Eliminating or minimizing the adverse effects of sewage discharges to the ground, surface water or ground water; back-ups of sewage into structures; or inadequate treatment and control of sewage. b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Various types of noise exist in areas where existing or new septic systems regulated under JCC 8.15 are located, most notably noise from traffic. Noise would not affect implementation of the OSS code update. 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site)? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct noise impacts. Development that occurs pursuant to the code update could cause noise during construction but would be subject to Jefferson County construction noise requirements. 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: The OSS code update is a nonproject action that would not have any direct noise impacts, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 11 (WAC 197-11-960) The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. The OSS code update would revise lot size requirements for an OSS to increase the minimum lot size but would also provide a pathway for properties that don't meet the minimum lot size to install an OSS if they meet specific criteria and install a more advanced septic system. Therefore, some lots that currently are not buildable would become buildable, and the land use would change from vacant to residential. The OSS code update would also allow a reduced capacity septic system to serve two residences, which would allow for accessory dwelling units to be added on properties with adequately sized septic systems. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses because of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location and would not have any direct impacts to working farmlands or forestlands. Existing regulatory limitations on farmland and working forest land properties would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update. 1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly affect or be affected by the normal business operations of working farmland or forestland. c. Describe any structures on the site. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. JCC 8.15 applies to all properties in Jefferson County, many of which contain existing structures or other types of development. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly result in any demolition. While unlikely, it is possible that development pursuant to the OSS code update could include demolition of existing structures. The nature of and extent to which structures could be demolished is unknown at this time and would be subject to all existing applicable regulations. e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Actions pursuant to the OSS code update could occur on sites with a variety of zoning designations. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 12 (WAC 197-11-960) The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Actions pursuant to the OSS code update could occur on sites with a variety of comprehensive plan designations. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Actions pursuant to the OSS code update could occur on sites with a variety of shoreline master program designations. Any development pursuant to the OSS code update would need to comply with the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program. h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Actions pursuant to the OSS code update could occur on sites classified as a critical area. Any such development would need to comply with Jefferson County's Critical Areas Ordinance. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly result in a completed project where people would reside or work. The OSS code update would provide a pathway for properties that don't meet the minimum lot size to install an OSS if they meet specific criteria and install a more advanced septic system. Therefore, some lots that currently are not buildable would become buildable. The OSS code update would also allow a reduced capacity septic system to serve two residences, which would allow for accessory dwelling units to be added on properties with adequately sized septic systems. The number of people who would reside in such development is unknown at this time. Any residential development pursuant to the OSS code update would go through project -level permitting and review. j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? The OSS code update would not displace any people. k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. No displacement impacts are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any. Individual projects pursuant to the OSS code update would be reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development for compliance with the JCC 18 Unified Development Code. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not impact agricultural or forest lands of long-term commercial significance, so no mitigation measures are proposed. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 13 (WAC 197-11-960) 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. As a non -project action, updating Jefferson County's OSS code would not provide any housing units. Changes in the OSS code could allow for some lots that are not currently buildable to become buildable. The changes could also allow for construction of accessory dwelling units on properties with adequately sized septic systems. Therefore, the proposed programmatic action could eventually lead to additional housing units being built in Jefferson County. Any future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be subject to the appropriate level of review under Jefferson County Code. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Updating Jefferson County's OSS code would not eliminate any housing units. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: No housing impacts are anticipated, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? This non -project action would not involve any new structures. Changes in the OSS code could eventually lead to additional housing units (new homes or new accessory dwelling units) being built in Jefferson County. Any future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be subject to the appropriate level of review under Jefferson County Code. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? This non -project action would not alter or obstruct any views. Changes in the OSS code could eventually lead to additional housing units being built, which could potentially alter or obstruct views in the immediate vicinity. However, any future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be subject to Jefferson County's building code. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: As a non -project action, updates to Jefferson County's code would not have any direct impacts to views or aesthetics, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not cause any light or glare. Future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 14 (WAC 197-11-960) would need to comply with Jefferson County's lighting standards and would not be expected to cause light and glare beyond their development site. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not cause any light or glare. Future development that would be allowed due to the proposed change in the OSS code would be limited to residential structures which would not generate light or glare that would cause a safety hazard or interfere with view. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Various off -site sources of light or glare exist throughout unincorporated Jefferson County. It is unlikely that any future development pursuant to the code update would be impacted by any off -site sources. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: As a non -project action, updates to Jefferson County's code would not have any light or glare impacts, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. A variety of designated and informal recreation opportunities exist in Jefferson County and could be located in the immediate vicinity of development pursuant to the OSS code update. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not displace any existing recreational uses. Any development that would occur pursuant to the OSS code update would be on rural residential parcels and would not displace designated recreational uses. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not cause any impacts to recreation, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers? If so, specifically describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. A variety of buildings, structures, and sites within Jefferson County are listed or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers. While unlikely, it is possible that SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 15 (WAC 197-11-960) development pursuant to the OSS code update could be located at a historic site. Such development would be required to comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to historic resources. b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. However, landmarks, features, and other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation exist throughout Jefferson County, and potentially on sites where development pursuant to the OSS code update could occur. Such projects would continue to be required to comply with federal, state, and local rules related to historic and cultural resources. Inadvertent discovery of artifacts in Jefferson County are regulated under JCC 18 Unified Development Code. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impacts to historic and cultural resources. Jefferson County's existing regulations related to cultural and historic resources would apply to any future development pursuant to the OSS code update. Such requirements could include consultation with Tribes and associated agencies as well as use of archaeological surveys, GIS data, and historic maps to assess potential impacts to cultural and historic resources if needed. Research could be conducted on the web using the Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation's Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD) resource. d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impact to cultural or historic resources. Jefferson County's existing regulations related to avoidance, minimization of, or compensation for loss, changes to, and disturbances to cultural and historic resources would apply to any individual development proposals pursuant to the OSS code update. Inadvertent discovery of artifacts in Jefferson County is regulated under JCC 18 Unified Development Code. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Individual sites with development pursuant to the OSS code update would be served by a variety SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 16 (WAC 197-11-960) of public streets and highways. Major roadways in Jefferson County include Highway 101, Highway 104, Highway 19, Highway 20, and Center Road. b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Public transit in Jefferson County is provided by Jefferson Transit. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location, so the distance to the nearest transit stop for any specific development pursuant to the OSS code update is unknown. c. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle, or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). The OSS code update is a non -project action which would not directly impact any roads or other transportation facilities. While unlikely, it is possible that residential development pursuant to the OSS code update could require or propose improvements to existing roads. All applicable regulations would apply in the development of any roadway improvements. d. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. Future development pursuant to the OSS code update could occur within the vicinity of water, rail, or air transportation. e. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not directly generate any vehicular trips. Future residential development pursuant to the OSS code update could generate limited vehicle trips. f. Will the proposal interfere with, affect, or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impact on the movement of agricultural or forest products on roads or streets in the area. Future development pursuant to the OSS code update could affect the movement of agriculture and forest products, but would be limited to residential development on low density rural lots and therefore any potential impact would likely be minimal. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not have any direct impacts to transportation, so no mitigation measures are proposed. Future development pursuant to the OSS code update would be subject to existing zoning and development regulations. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 17 (WAC 197-11-960) 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not result in increased need for public services. The code update could cause some currently undevelopable lots in the county to become developable, and new residential structures on those lots could require public services. However, any required public services would be expected to be at levels similar to what is currently provided throughout Jefferson County. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. As a non -project action, updates to Jefferson County's code would not have any impacts to public services, so no mitigation measures are proposed. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other: The OSS code update is a non -project action with no specific site or location. A variety of utilities are generally available in Jefferson County depending on the service area of specific utility providers. By definition, the OSS code updates would impact parcels that do not have sanitary sewer service and are instead served by septic systems. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. The OSS code update is a non -project action that would not require any utility service. JCC 8.15 regulates the construction and maintenance of on -site sewage systems, and the code updates would support the ability of the County to regulate septic systems and manage their potential impacts. C.Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. FX Type name of signee: Position and agency/organization: Date submitted: SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 18 (WAC 197-11-960) D.Supplemental sheet for nonproject actions Do not use this section for project actions. Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The revised JCC 8.15 On -site Sewage Code aims to reduce discharge to surface and ground waters from septic systems. Implementation of the revised code would increase environmental protections across Jefferson County. Some lots in the county that are not currently buildable could be buildable under the new code, so some construction activity could occur pursuant to the code update. That construction activity could cause limited emissions or noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: The revised JCC 8.15 utilizes the minimum standards or on -site sewage systems set forth in Chapter 246-272A WAC and is more stringent in some areas, such as minimum land area, which would increase protection for ground and surface water. All applicable regulations regarding water discharge, air emissions, hazardous substances, and noise would apply to any development pursuant to the code update. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? There are numerous plants, animals, fish, and marine life within Jefferson County, but the OSS code update would not directly result in activities that would cause an impact to these resources. Development pursuant to the OSS code update could result in limited loss of habitat. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Any development pursuant to the OSS code update would be required to comply with all applicable regulations, including JCC Chapter 18.22 (Critical Areas Ordinance). 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Previously undeveloped land that becomes developed under JCC 8.15 could result in increased use of drinking water either from private wells or public water supplies. The development would likely also consume electricity in the structure that would be connected to the on -site sewage system regulated under JCC 8.15. • Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 19 (WAC 197-11-960) Existing regulations that protect and conserve energy and natural resources would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection, such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The OSS code update would not directly affect environmentally sensitive areas or designated areas for government protection. Some development could occur pursuant to the OSS code updates, and that development could be located in areas designated for government protection. • Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Existing regulations that protect such resources would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update. No additional measures to avoid or reduce such impacts are proposed. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The OSS code update would revise lot size requirements for an OSS to increase the minimum lot size but also provide a pathway for properties that don't meet the minimum lot size to install an OSS if they meet specific criteria and install a more advanced septic system. Therefore, some lots that currently are not buildable would become buildable, and the land use would change from vacant to developed. The OSS code update would also allow a reduced capacity septic system to serve two residences, which would allow for accessory dwelling units to be added on properties with adequately sized septic systems. ■ Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Existing zoning and shoreline management regulations would apply to all development pursuant to the OSS code update. JCC 8.15 and JCC 18 do not allow new encroachment on shoreline within the shoreline buffer unless the land was previously developed and the on -site sewage system requires repairs due to deficiencies that if left unaddressed would cause a public and environmental health risk. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The OSS code update would provide a pathway to develop previously undeveloped land under specific circumstances, which could increase demands on transportation and public services and utilities. The code update would also improve Jefferson County's ability to regulate septic systems. • Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: All applicable regulations, including Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan policies about services and utilities in rural areas, would apply to any development pursuant to the OSS code update. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 20 (WAC 197-11-960) 7. identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The Revised JCC 8.15 would not conflict with other local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The update is required in order to make JCC 8.15 comply with the newly adopted state 246-272A WAC. SEPA Environmental checklist January 2025 Page 21 (WAC 197-11-960) State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) WAC 197-11 DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on Jefferson County Code Chapter 8.15 — On -site Sewage Code Proposal: Revisions to the Jefferson County Code, chapter 8.15 On -site Sewage Code Application Number: ZON2025-00002 Applicant: Pinky Feria Mingo Jefferson County Environmental Health and Water Quality Director 617 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Jefferson County Board of Health has scheduled a hybrid, virtual and in - person public hearing for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. If you would like to participate in the virtual option of the Public Hearing on March 20, 2025, please visit https: Oeffersoncount ublichealth.or 545/Board-of-Health. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public testimony on the adoption of the following proposed amendment of the Jefferson County Code, chapter 8.15 On -site Sewage Code. Any interested person or party may submit written or oral comments on the proposal. Comments can be submitted at the public hearing or in advance of the public hearing by e-mailing, boh@co.jefferson.wa.us. Upon completion of the public hearing process, the Jefferson County Board of Health may deliberate and take action on approval or denial for the adoption of revisions to the Jefferson County Code, chapter 8.15 On -site Sewage Code. Description of Proposal: Adoption of the proposed revisions to the Jefferson County Code, chapter 8.15 On -site Sewage Code will ensure consistency with the recently amended Washington State On -site Sewage Code, chapter 246-272A WAC and to incorporate existing Jefferson County Environmental Public Health policies and practices into the revised chapter. The amendments to the chapter aim to provide stronger protections to public health, easing the septic permitting process, and increase clarity for all people who perform work under the chapter. Location of Proposal: The revised chapter will apply to all properties and individuals in Jefferson County Washington who are subject to chapter. SEPA: The updates to the development regulations are a non -project action per WAC 197-11-704(2)(b). Phased review is a component of a non -project action. The lead agency determines the appropriate scope and level of detail of environmental review to coincide with meaningful points in the planning and decision -making processes. Environmental review may be phased if it assists agencies and the public to focus on issues that are ready for decision and exclude from consideration issues not yet ready. Broader environmental documents may be followed by narrower documents such as site -specific analysis (project specific) per WAC 197-11-060(5) of SEPA Rules. When project actions to implement these regulations are proposed, these project actions will be subject to further environmental review. Jefferson County is the lead agency for this proposal. Jefferson County has determined that the proposed amendments to the Jefferson County Code, chapter 8.15 On -site Sewage Code, would not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment based on a review of a completed environmental checklist, A complete copy of the amendments, including the proposed ordinance, and a line -in and line-out version of the changes are available online by going to https:llieffersoncountypublicliealth.org/1088/A_genda-Minutes This Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) for this non -project action is issued on February 18, 2025 under WAC 197-11-340(2). Comments on this DNS must be submitted by March 11, 2025. Signature: Greg Ballard, Responsible Official Department of Community Development (DCD) 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 gballard@co, iefferson-wa.us This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal. Unless the Responsible Official withdraws the threshold determination pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(3)(a), the threshold determination shall be final at the end of the comment period. Agencies and interested parties will be notified if the threshold determination is withdrawn. The threshold determination may be appealed as part of the Jefferson County Board of Health's final decision regarding adoption of the amendments to Chapter 8.15. Contact the Responsible Official for SEPA appeal procedures. Jefferson County Board of Health IV. 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