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APPLICANT ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICATION SUBMITTALS

Complete General application, signed by owner OR owner's agent

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SITE INVESTIGATION AND SOILS EVALUATIONS PERFORMED BY AZ SOILS

Vicinity map and detailed driving directions to the site

One complete site plan, with north arrow, at a scale of 1"=10', 1"=20', or 1"=30'. For large parcels, use an appropriate scale to fit entire parcel on one sheet. The location of the test holes for the proposed on-site system, the structure(s) its serves, and the immediate area may be contained within the dimensions of the parcel drawing or on a separate sheet. Site plans must include project information block, parcel dimensions, test holes (3 test holes - 2 in the primary disposal area, 1 in the reserve disposal area, minimum 12' deep, 18"-3' wide) , structures, driveways, concrete or paved features, washes, easements, wells, earth fissures (Earth Fissure Map), water lines, and any feature within 200' that constrains to location of the designated primary or reserve onsite wastewater treatment facility area (Standard Setback Requirements). Topography must be delineated with an appropriate contour interval including any slopes greater than 15 percent. Applicable fees, payable by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express at time of submittal

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN INCORPORATED AREAS

Sewer availability determination

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR PROPERTIES PROPOSING SEPTIC SYSTEMS WITHIN 50' TO AN UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY

Shared Well Agreement with survey OR Affidavit of Agreement to Encroach recording number

A site/soils evaluation is a comprehensive investigation to determine the suitability of the site for the on-site wastewater treatment facility (OSWTF). This is a two-part investigation: 1) Identify any limiting conditions which may affect the size, type and location of the OSWTF and 2) Evaluate the soils to establish a Soils Absorption Rate (SAR).

AZ Soils can conduct the site and soils evaluation for trench, chamber or leach bed disposal. Arizona-registered engineers, geologists or sanitarians may also conduct the evaluations or percolation tests. If the proposed disposal method is a seepage pit, the site evaluation and seepage pit performance test must be conducted by an Arizona-registered engineer or geologist.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNER AND THEIR CONTRACTOR TO KEEP THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFE

  • To keep humans and animals from harm, stake-off, secure and protect the test holes with caution ribbon, flags, wood planks, plywood, chain link fencing or any similar material, easily removable for the soil evaluation inspection and easily replaced when the inspection has been completed.
  • Post a sign at the entrance to the property, minimum of 3' square with 4"-6" lettering. The lettering must state the septic permit number, the owner's name, the parcel number and street address if available.
  • Excavate three (3) test holes on the site: two (2) in the proposed primary disposal area and one (1) in the proposed reserve disposal area. The test holes must be 5' deeper than the proposed overall depth of the disposal field and at least 12' deep. The test holes must be wide enough so that the sidewalls and bottom can be easily observed during the inspection. AZ Soils recommends a width of 18"-3'. Stockpile the tailings from each of the test holes in two separate piles. The top ½ of the excavation must be placed closest to the hole and the bottom ½ of the excavation must be placed farthest from the hole. A total of six (6) stockpiles should be at the site and available for inspection. Label each stockpile to indicate at what depth the material was excavated. Do not drill test holes-use a backhoe.
  • If test holes have not been excavated to a minimum of 12' and at least 5' deeper than the proposed overall depth of the disposal field, the effective depth for disposal will be limited and will increase the size of the disposal area. ADDITIONAL TESTING AND FEES WILL BE REQUIRED if re-inspection of the test holes is necessary because the original test holes were not excavated to the minimum depth and lot size or physical characteristics at the site restrict the usable area for primary and reserve disposal areas. Re-inspection will delay the approval process.
  • If you encounter water or refusal, contact this office for further instructions.
  • Clearly stake the corners of the property with markers that are easy to see from the proposed disposal areas.
  • Clearly stake corners of the proposed structure(s).
  • If applicable, stake the proposed well site with a marker that can be seen from the proposed disposal areas.
  • Request an inspection by phone (480-331-5484), e-mail (info@AZSoils.com), on-line
  • If you have questions or need other assistance call (480-331-5484), e-mail (info@AZSoils.com)
Steps required to obtain a Site Investigation are as follows:

  1. Submit an application signed by the property owner or agent. Include all supporting documentation and applicable fees.
  2. Identify the site by posting a sign at the entrance to the property. The sign should be a minimum of 3' square with 4"-6" lettering. The sign must include the owner's name, street address (if available) and the permit/tracking number provided at the time of Phase I application.
  3. Clearly mark the property corners, proposed house corners and, if applicable, well site.
  4. Prepare three (3) test holes, 12' deep, 18"- 3' wide--two (2) in the proposed primary disposal area and one (1) in the proposed reserve area. Instructions for the preparation of the test holes for evaluation are included with this packet.
  5. Request an inspection online. Have the permit/tracking number and address available and provide any special instructions or requests (e.g. call to meet at site, gate code).
  6. Site and soils evaluations are conducted by AZ Soils to establish a Soils Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is used when designing and sizing the on-site system. The evaluation also includes a physical description of the site. The inspector will email the applicant when the inspection is completed.
  7. Inspection results, including the SAR and any limiting conditions at the site relating to the selection, design and layout of the on-site system are provided to the property owner or agent by AZ Soils. If you have selected to have the report submitted to Yavapai County on your behalf, this will be done as well.
  8. Property owner or agent uses the inspection results to design the septic system.

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