Soil Scientist Evaluations, Design and Permitting
Evaluations
Soil evaluations on undeveloped land to determine if the property is suitable for a septic system.
Location of a suitable area for repair or relocation of your existing septic system.
Soil evaluations during Due Diligence to make sure the property you are purchasing is suitable for your intended use.
AOWE and SL2018-114 Soil Scientist Permits and Engineered Option Permit (EOP) evaluations and designs.
Design
New construction system design using innovative solutions to keep a small footprint.
Affordable solutions for existing system repairs or replacements.
Quick turnaround system designs during Due Diligence when you are purchasing a property with septic system issues.
Designs for 25% reduction systems, 50% reduction panel block systems, low- pressure pipe, flow equalization or subsurface drip.
Permitting
AOWE (Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator) Permits.
The turn key LSS option.Assistance with traditional permitting through the local health department.
Engineer Option Permits - EOP Systems designed, installed and inspected privately by an L.S.S. and Engineer.
SL 2018-114 Soil Scientist Option Permits - L.S.S. evaluates the property and submits a design package. The L.S.S. replaces the county for the initial site evaluation.
Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator Permits
§ 130A-336.2. Alternative wastewater system approvals for non-engineered systems (House Bill 268) Permitting.
§ 130A-336.2 was created in 2019 as an alternative process for wastewater system approvals. It was determined that homeowners, installers, builders and developers needed an alternative option for permitting systems that traditionally would not require a professional engineer. Ours state legislators became aware of these challenges and passed § 130A-336.2 to expedite and provide an alternative to local health department permitting.
how it works:
A licensed soil scientist certified as an Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator by the NCOWCICB evaluates soil conditions and site features of the proposed site.
The L.S.S. prepares signed and sealed drawings, specifications, plans, and reports for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system.
The L.S.S. and Certified Installer of record provide proof of errors & omissions and general liability insurance.
The L.S.S. submits a design package to the local health department who inspects the documents for completion and authorizes the L.S.S. to proceed with installation.
A certified installer of record installs the system on the property with oversight from the L.S.S.. Once the system has been installed and inspected for compliance by the L.S.S., a copy of the completed documentation is provided to the local health department who will keep the system permit on record, and the permitting process is complete.
Engineer Option Permits
The Engineer Option permit was created by § 130A-336.1 in 2016 as an alternative process for wastewater system approvals. Prior to the engineer option permit, the only way to acquire a permit for a septic system was by going through the State or local environmental health departments. Local health departments were struggling and continue to struggle to meet the demand for development and repairs across the state. § 130A-336.1 was passed to to expedite and provide an alternative to local health department permitting.
how it works:
A licensed soil scientist evaluates soil conditions and site features of the proposed site.
A professional engineer prepares signed and sealed drawings, specifications, plans, and reports for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the wastewater system.
The L.S.S., P.E., and Certified Installer provide proof of errors & omissions and general liability insurance.
The engineer submits a design package to the local health department.
If the health department does not respond within 15 days, the project is deemed permitted.A certified installer of record installs the system on the property with oversight from the professional engineer. Once the system has been installed and inspected for compliance by the engineer or engineer’s representative, a copy of the completed documentation is provided to the local health department, who will keep the system permit on record.
Session Law 2018-114 (HB374) Soil Scientist Option Permits
In a continuation of providing private options for the permitting of septic systems in North Carolina, Session Law 2018-114 was passed to allow a Licensed Soil Scientist to produce design and construction features for a new proposed wastewater system or a proposed repair project for an existing wastewater system. Soil Scientists are now able to evaluate your property and submit a design package to the county to obtain a permit for new construction or repair.
SL2018-114 has expedited permitting for development and repair across the state.
How it works:
The property owner or developer contacts our team to have a Licensed Soil Scientist evaluate the property to determine suitability for a new septic system or repair.
The L.S.S. submits proof of insurance and a design package to the local health department.
The local health department issues the authorization to construct.
Our installation team will install the system according to the design provided by the L.S.S. and contact the local health department before covering the system.
The local health department does a final inspection to assure compliance with the L.S.S. design and issues the Operation Permit. The system is covered, and the permitting process is complete.