OK! DOES THE PROPERTY HAVE A LEACHING PIT?ĭo you plan on renovating and perhaps installing a septic?
The pit shall be surrounded on all sides and on its bottom by at least 600 mm of soil having a percolation rate greater than 1 minute per centimeter, or less than 50 minutes per centimeter. The surface of the ground in the area of the pit shall be graded so that the surface drainage in the area will be diverted away from the pit. The earth around the perimeter of the pit shall be raised to a height of at least 150 mm above the surrounding ground level. The pit shall be provided with a tight, strong cover that shall remain over the pit except when it is necessary to remove it for purposes of adding sewage to or removing sewage from the pit, or for purposes of maintenance of the pit. Any material used to form the side-walls of the pit shall be an open-jointed material of a type that will permit leaching from the pit. The pit shall be constructed in such a manner as to prevent the collapse of its side-walls. The bottom of the pit shall be at least 900 mm above the groundwater or bedrock. If you are unable to complete the online application located above, please print and fill out the application form, and submit it to the building department, with the applicable payment. Please complete the online File Search Application and submit with payment for your request to be processed in a timely manner.Įxamples of these requests include septic installation reports, occupancy permits, copies of drawings, inspection reports, etc. Our File Search Application is to be used anytime someone is looking for information or copies of documents pertaining to historic building or septic permits. Please reference the recommended Do's and Don'ts sheet created by the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association. We also have available, some custom fridge magnets, that remind property owners when to pump and inspect their systems to help keep it healthy. There are many components to a septic system and not everybody is well versed in the technology and how it all works. Sewage System Review Application - Existing Systems. Please note that included in the review process is a required site visit during which a municipal inspector will need access into the dwelling and/or accessory buildings. Please fill in our Septic Review Application for Existing Septic Systems. Required Documents to Support the Septic ApplicationĪccording to the OBC, any time there is an alteration to a dwelling which includes an added plumbing fixture, an additional bedroom or an increase in living space of 15% or more, the property is subject to a septic review. Please bear in mind that Sewage Systems should be designed and installed by qualified professionals, with the exception of homeowners. We have created a Site Plan Checklist to assist with designing septic systems. #Ontario building code waterfront septic code#
Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code governs sizing requirements and setback information regarding all classifications of on-site sewage systems.
Municipal Building and Septic Inspection staff have been trained and certified and have successfully managed this new part of their portfolio for the past few years. Since July 2014, the Municipality of Dysart et al has administered Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code in house.
Installation and Modifications of Septic Systems Homeowners are still welcome to retain the services of a Qualified Septic Inspector, however, in addition to paying the inspection fee there will also be a processing fee issued by WSP for the cost of reviewing the inspection reports.įor 2021, the focus will be on Kawagama, Redstone and surrounding areas, but other problematic areas may also be included.įor information regarding your inspection appointment, results, etc.
Homeowners will be notified by WSP as to whether or not their tank is required to be pumped out. Additionally, the mandatory pump outs have been widely reduced and will only be required by properties that meet certain criteria. Updates to the program included retaining the services of WSP to carry out correspondence, scheduling and inspections for the remaining properties. March 23rd, 2021 marked the official signing of the updated Septic Re-Inspection Program by-law. The Septic Re-Inspection Program is one of the major pillars in protecting lake health.
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