Do requirements exist for septic location...?

[David Beasley]

I am trying to find out if code requirements exist as to the proximity of a septic tank to the actual footprint of a home? Like say, does a septic tank need to be within 10ft of the improvement it serves? Or can a tank and leach field be placed wherever it needs to in order to perc and then the home be built whereever so long as it isn't ON any part of the septic system. I'm talking in general, of course. Can't get anyone on the phone at the local planning dept today and can't find our county's septic installation guidelines online anywhere.

Thanks.

[bschumacher]

there are requirements forthe location of a septic field/tank they tend to lean more location in regards to the water supply and neighboring supplies (well pump). I would definitely wait and talk to your local planners since each area can be different. I know that's not the answer you want but it is the best.

[Jeffrey S. Campbell]

soil tests and septic designs are regulated by local but their designs/locations can vary from one another within those guidelines... However, I imagine there are some minimums and maximums... I will check with my septic inspector for some guidelines as well... I have a septic systems DVD which I won on the BB the I have not had the chance to view yet which may have some insight as well... Put out by Show Me How videos www.showmehowvideos.com

[David Beasley]

Originally Posted by bschumacher

there are requirements forthe location of a septic field/tank they tend to lean more location in regards to the water supply and neighboring supplies (well pump). I would definitely wait and talk to your local planners since each area can be different. I know that's not the answer you want but it is the best.

That kind of tells me what I need to know honestly. I certainly figured any min/max distance from the home or surrounding water supplies would be a local deal...they must be ina meeting or all out in the field today or something. lol I just wasn't sure if there were areas around the country where it existed based on distance from the house. If there were/are, then it would at least be a *possibility* here, which was pretty much the basic guidance I was looking for before even getting a local ordinance officer on the phone...if ever I can.

Thx for the replies.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by David Beasley

I am trying to find out if code requirements exist as to the proximity of a septic tank to the actual footprint of a home? Like say, does a septic tank need to be within 10ft of the improvement it serves? Or can a tank and leach field be placed wherever it needs to in order to perc and then the home be built whereever so long as it isn't ON any part of the septic system. I'm talking in general, of course. Can't get anyone on the phone at the local planning dept today and can't find our county's septic installation guidelines online anywhere.

Thanks.

Yes, there are minimum's and maximum's, although the maximums are usually not an issue in most cases. And yes, they vary from area to area. I am accustomed to the tank being "minimum" 5 ft from structure, drainfield/leachfield "minimum" 100 ft from wells and surface water, etc... Check with the local "Health Dept." as this is usually the gov't dept that oversee's on-site systems.
Jeff

[Ricky K. Kie]

Ok I have your answer with graphs but the graphs dont post.
Use this link to Insepecta pedia.com awesome website for information.http://www.inspect-ny.com/septic/clearances.htm There are also graphs on well distances on the site if you google his site.

[Jon Randolph]

Here are the requirements for the state of Indiana. Individual counties/towns may modify these to fit their needs.

[David A. Andersen]

Does this mean we can't use the foundation drain as a field line any more?

[James E. Braun, CMI]

I had one the other week where the foundation drain ran into the a drain box with a surface grill on top where it was hooked up to the main sewer line with an open discharge. Hillbilly ingenuity.

[David A. Andersen]

why waste pipe?

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by dandersen

why waste pipe?

No pun intended???

[David A. Andersen]

Oh, #hit I didn't mean that!

Ooops, there I go again!