Three Inspections Required

Unlike the DEP, the WCSC requires three inspections for on-lot sewage septic system installations.  These inspections are as follows:

1. Start of Construction Inspection

2. Approval to Cover Inspection

3. Final Inspection

Details for each of the three inspections are provided below.

1. Start of Construction Inspection

This inspection is required before you start construction on the new installation.

Pre-Inspection Requirements:

1. System should be laid out to be chisel plowed.

2. Area to be chisel plowed in presence of the SEO or already done.

3. Sand should be on its way or stockpiled.

Inspection - SEO will:

1. Verify the proper location of the system.

2. Answer any construction questions.

3. Check dimensions and chisel plow results.

4. Verify sand certification.

2. Approval to Cover Inspection

Once the on-lot sewage septic system has been installed, a second inspection is required before the system is covered.

Inspection - SEO will check system functions:

1. sand slope

2. depth of sand

3. depth of aggregate

4. check clean outs

5. check aggregate cover material

6. check quick disconnect and watertight connections

7. check proper levels for floats

8. check tanks, pipes & distribution holes

9. SYSTEM MUST RUN PROPERLY

10. check flows, floats and alarm

3. Final Inspection

After the system has been covered, a third and final inspection takes place.

Inspection - SEO will:

1. check berm slopes and size

2. check berm cover (mulch, seed & straw, or sod)

3. check pipes in house

4. check wiring (isolated circuit)

5. check alarm response