Request a Septic Inspection

The Process

  1. First Inspection
    • Initial site inspection; conducted prior to approval of application
  2. Subgrade (if required)
    • A site preparation inspection may be required if system is to be built on clay soils or bedrock
    • Fee of $178 (if conducted by OSSO)
  3. Second Inspection
    • Once system is built with components in place and prior to backfill, an inspector must visit the site
    • The following supporting documents are required upon submission of inspection request:
      • As-built drawing and components
      • Engineer’s report (if designed by Engineer)
      • Grain size analysis and weigh bills
  4. Third Inspection
    • Prior to issuance of Certificate, final inspection is required
    • Inspector to ensure that all components are in full working order and backfill has been properly graded

Submission Requirements

  1. First Inspection
    • No forms required - part of formal review process
  2. Subgrade (if required)
    • Completed inspection request form indicating ‘Subgrade’
  3. Second Inspection
    • Completed inspection request form indicating ‘Installation Inspection’
    • Supporting documents, including:
      • As-built drawings/components
      • Engineer’s report (if Engineered)
      • Grain size analysis and weigh bills
  4. Third Inspection
    • Completed inspection request form indicating ‘Final Grade Inspection’
  5. Fee payment at time of submission (if required)

Things to Know

Fee
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Turnaround time
3 to 5 business days, not including day of receipt

Electronic submission
Inspection requests forms must be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. along with any/all required supporting documents

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