Repairs such as pumping out your septic tank or de-rooting your lines do not require a permit. Other, more extensive work may require a permit. Visit the Septic Tank Permit Process page for permit requirements.

While a permit is not required for the decommissioning of a septic system, you will most likely be either installing a new septic system or connecting your house to municipal sewers. In these instances, you do require a permit for the new system or if you are connecting to the municipal sewers.

No. Section 15.18.050 A establishes minimum standards to be met when a major repair or major modification is made to an existing system which has failed or deteriorated to the point where it needs to be repaired. Minor repairs to the septic system such as replacing a pump with an equivalent new pump or clearing blockages do not require a permit.

New construction: See Septic System Permit Procedure Guide and Checklist for Septic System Plan Submittal. Decks on Posts: May encroach onto the system. However, the post must not disrupt trenches. Decks must have hatch opening to access tank lids for maintenance of tank and cleaning. Sunrooms, etc: On post and beam construction with airspace under the structure are the same as decks described above. Sheds on skids: With air space under them can reside on top of the system.

In order to get a septic permit you will need the services of a State of Maine Site Evaluator. Once you choose a Site Evaluator they will visit the site, dig a few test holes and design a system to meet your needs. They will give you at least three copies of the design on an HHE-200 form. Bring THREE copies to the Town Office, sign and date the front page near the top. Leave all three copies at the Town Office, someone will call you as soon as possible.

Yes, you may need a permit, depending upon what kind of work is being done. Contact the Dutchess County Department of Health Division of Environmental Services at (845) 486-3404 for more information.

Yes. Replacing the tank, the entire effluent sewer line, the drainfield pipe and gravel, or any other work done to the system, other than pumping the septic tank, requires a "repair permit."

A permit is required before proceeding with the installation, repair or modification of a septic installation. Emptying of such installations is regulated by the municipality and is done once every two years. You can consult the septic tank servicing map to find out the dates of the next servicing. You can also consult the full bylaw.

Engineered Septic System is required when the geology of the parcel prohibits the use of conventional systems. Contact Water Protection Staff at 916-875-8400 for further information.

Contact the ECHD Environmental Health Division Office and advise us of any changes you are proposing to make and to ensure that the installer is registered in Elkhart County.

This is a change in the use of the system and requires an application for an "Authorization Notice." An "Authorization Notice" is a current inspection of your septic system. This inspection is necessary when you are: 1) placing into service (first connection to the septic system); 2) reconnecting to; 3) changing the use of; OR 4) increasing the projected daily sewage flow into an existing system.

Yes, if you are repairing more than 25% of your roof or replacing the entire roof. The permit fee varies depending on the valuation of the job being completed. Please call the Inspector at City Hall during his office hours if you have any questions.

Yes. A sidewalk permit may be obtained for free from the Public Service Department on the 7th floor of City Hall or you may contact the Public Service Department at 483-4455 for additional information.

Yes. A permit is required to repair the sewer lateral. A city engineer will inspect the lateral to validate that the work was performed according to code. If you need guidance as to policies or procedures please contact the Engineering and Construction Division at 650-780-7380.

Yes, permits are required in all wilderness areas, National Parks, and other restricted areas along the trail. You can obtain a permit from the agency on which your PCT trip originates. For example, if you plan to travel from Echo Lake to Castle Crags State Park, you would need to contact the Eldorado National Forest since your trip would begin in that forest. They would issue a permit good for your entire trip. The PCTA can issue a wilderness permit for trips of 500 miles or more along the PCT.

Replacing any septic component does require a permit. Only routine maintenance (see above question) does not. top

To clear clogs in the sewer line from the house to the septic tank, or in the effluent sewer line from the tank to the drainfield, a permit is not required. Also, repairing a small damaged section of the effluent sewer line does not require a permit.