King County Septic System Inspection Manual

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1 King County Septic System Inspection Manual Presented By: Evergreen Onsite Kingsgate Septic NW Design

2 EVERGREEN ONSITE Kingsgate Septic NW DESIGN & Property Development GENERAL CONTRACTORS P.O. Box 1179 Lake Stevens, WA Greetings! We are proud to offer you this comprehensive guide to the procedures for King County listings with septic systems. Through a collaborative partnership with companies who represent the inspection, repair, pumping, design, and installation aspects of the industry, we have compiled this handy guide to answer commonly asked questions about what is required at the time of sale. This manual will address the processes involved in fulfilling the inspection mandate set forth by the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, and will explain the different situations that may occur in meeting this requirement. Whether it is a simple, cut-and-dry inspection, or whether the system merits a major upgrade in order to be in compliance, this manual will be your go-to guide for references and insight for every situation. It is our hope that the combined decades of experience that helped shape this manual will enable those in the real estate industry to increase their knowledge of this subject, and to then pass that education on to their clients to facilitate a less complicated transaction. As always, any questions can be directed to the contact information above. Thank You Brad R. Davis WA Designer License # KC Master Installer License #142 Rhea Richmond KC OSM #073

3 Booking an Inspection Per the Seattle-King County Board of Health Code, Title 13, only an inspection of the septic system is required. Pumping of the tanks is not mandatory unless it is specifically stated in the purchase and sale agreement as a requirement. A copy of the code is referenced below Operation and maintenance at time of sale. A. The seller of any single family or multiple family residential property served by an OSS shall, prior to transfer of title to the property, have a monitoring and performance inspection performed by a licensed OSM. The licensed OSM shall file with the department an on-site system report and applicable fee in accordance with the fee schedule. 1. If no record drawing is on file with the department, the OSM shall prepare a record drawing and include it with the O&M report submitted to the department. 2. If a record drawing is on file with the department but does not accurately depict the OSS, the OSM shall prepare a reconciled record drawing and include it with the O&M report submitted to the department. 3. A monitoring and performance inspection is not required if such an inspection was performed within the previous 6 months. 4. At the time of property transfer, the owner shall provide, to the buyer, maintenance records, if available, in addition to the completed seller disclosure statement in accordance with chapter RCW for residential real property transfers. (R&R No , 2008). A property transfer inspection can only be performed by a licensed On-Site Maintainer. A copy of the list of licensed OSMs is available on the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health website. Please be advised that this list is updated annually. When scheduling an inspection, it is necessary to know whether an as built drawing, sometimes referred to as a record drawing, exists for the property. In the As Builts section of this manual, you will find more information on why an as built is needed, how to research an as built drawing, and how to determine if a drawing is sufficient for submittal with an inspection report. Timing when to book an inspection can be tricky. Some agents will schedule the inspection just before a home is listed, and some will wait until there is mutual acceptance. In any case, you will want to make sure that there is an ample amount of time allotted in case any repairs to the system are needed. A large scale repair can take as long as 3-4 months to complete, which can wreak havoc on closing dates and rate locks.

4 Inspection reports are valid for a period of 6 months from the date of inspection. Inspection reports must be filed with the county health department within 30 days of the date of the inspection. Inspection reports are most often filed on the business day following the date the inspection is scheduled. Exceptions are as follows: if an as built recreation is needed, if any follow-up services or repairs are scheduled or recommended, or if there were circumstances in which the entire inspection could not be completed.

5 As Builts An as built drawing, or record drawing, is a sketch of the septic system and where it lies in relation to the house. The county health department requires that an accurate copy of an as built drawing be submitted along with the inspection report at the time it is filed. As built drawings for properties in King County are archived by the county health department. If an as built is available online, it can be found by going to the King County Parcel Viewer and clicking on District Reports, or a web search of King County As Built Drawing will take you to the following link Enter the parcel number for the property where it instructs (see below), and if there is an as built online, the link to it will show up below that. There may be a great deal of information available for the property through this search. Try to find the most recent information available as it will likely be the most accurate. Please note that drawings labeled Site Application or drawings associated with a boundary line adjustment that are not marked As Built are not appropriate for submittal.

6 If an as built is not available online, a copy can be obtained one of two ways. You may as-built.help@kingcounty.gov, but a response can take 3-5 business days. If time is of the essence, you can appear in person at the county health department office in Eastgate. Their address is below: Seattle-King County Department of Public Health Eastgate SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA As built drawings can be requested through the Environmental Health division. If there is no as built on file, or if the drawing on file does not meet the minimum record drawing requirements, a new as built will need to be measured for and drawn up. This service is performed at an additional cost. It will generally take an additional day to draw the new as built before a report can be filed. A copy of the minimum record drawing requirements is included on the following page. In the case where there is an existing as built on file, but there has been some change to the property, such as an addition being constructed or a deck being added, an as built modification will be necessary. Provided there is enough information on the existing drawing to form a good starting point, an as built modification is less costly than a full as built recreation. When booking a septic system inspection, it is vital to know whether or not an as built drawing exists for the property. The septic service provider will need to either have a copy of the drawing in hand, or know that one will need to be drawn up, before proceeding with an inspection.

7 Minimum Record Drawing Requirements Every application for On-Site System Inspection Report for Property Transfer must include an accurate record drawing. If there is no drawing on file with the Health Department or the most recent drawing is inaccurate, the OSM will need to create a new drawing or show the corrections made to the existing drawing. The drawing can be created by either the OSM or a State licensed On-Site System Designer. If the drawing is created by a State licensed On-Site System Designer the Designer must include their designer stamp on the record drawing. The purpose of submitting a new or modified record drawing with the application should be considered as a reference to locate components of the septic system. The record drawing may not be sufficient for uses such as submitting future applications such as building permits. All record drawings must be of scanning quality. Records drawing must be submitted on 8.5 X 11, 11 X 14 or 11 X 17 paper. The following must be included on the record drawing submitted with this application: Gravity Systems: 1. Must be scaled- 1 = 20 or 1 = 30 - the scale used must be indicated on the drawing and include a scaled legend. 2. Indicate the direction north- with the letter N or the word north and an arrow pointing north. 3. Foot print of house- including any other building structures on the property such as a detached garage or barn. 4. Location of distribution box. 5. Lines leading in and out of distribution box- this should include the inlet line into the distribution box and all drainfield lines. At a minimum the drainfield lines must show the general direction that they lead out of the distribution box. The total length of each drainfield line is optional to include in the record drawing. 6. Location of tanks- include all tanks. Specify if any tanks have double compartments. 7. Well head location- if applicable. 8. All property lines. 9. Building sewer line(s). 10. Number of bedrooms system is approved for- This is only applicable to systems that were sized by the number of bedrooms. Designs that predate the 1972 On-Site code may not apply. 11. Maintainer s or Designer s name- This is to identify who created the record drawing. 12. Address and tax parcel number. 13. Date the drawing was created. 14. Driveways. Other System Types: 1. Must be scaled- 1 = 20 or 1 = 30 the scale used must be indicated on the drawing and include a scaled legend. 2. Indicate the direction north- with the letter N or the word north and an arrow pointing north.

8 3. Foot print of house- including any other building structures on the property such as a detached garage or barn. 4. Location of Tanks- include all tanks. Specify if any tanks have double compartments. 5. Endpoint location of all manifolds and laterals- if applicable. 6. Location and footprint of sandfilter- if applicable. 7. Location and footprint of mound- if applicable. 8. Location of all upflow sandfilter pods- if applicable. 9. Location of any other pretreatment devices- if applicable. 10. Well head location- if applicable. 11. All property lines. 12. Building sewer line(s). 13. Maintainer s or Designer s name- This is to identify who created the record drawing. 14. Number of bedrooms system is approved for- This is only applicable to systems that were sized by the number of bedrooms. Designs that predate the 1972 On-Site code may not apply. 15. Address and tax parcel number. 16. Date the drawing was created. 17. Driveways. Note about Large Sized Parcels: If the entire property can not fit on 11 x 17 paper using 1 = 40 scale, the OSM may choose to submit either: Two drawings: 1) using a larger scale (i.e., 1 = 50 or 1 = 100 ) that depicts all property lines and required locations to scale and 2) a drawing using the accepted scales (1 = 20, 1 = 30 or 1 = 40 ) of the concentrated area (the building structure(s), septic tank(s), distribution box, etc.). Or One drawing that uses the accepted scales and indicates a clear break (squiggly lines) between the area that is to scale and is not to scale. The concentrated area (the building structure(s), septic tank(s), distribution box, etc.) must be to scale. Also, at least two property lines nearest to the concentrated area must be to scale. This is to determine how far away the concentrated area is to the two property lines. The entire shape of the property must be shown and the length (in feet) of each line must be indicated. Note about Drainfield Easements: At a minimum all record drawings should at least note whether there are any drainfield easements on the property title. The OSM may choose whether to include the location of any drainfield easements on the record drawing.

9 What to Expect During a Septic System Inspection First, we need to make sure that the property has the power and the water turned on. If a property has been winterized, a dewinterization will need to occur at least for the day of the inspection. Also, we must have good access to the components of the system. For example, if there is a deck over a portion of the system, the inspection may need to be rescheduled until the access has been cleared. The inspector will first locate and expose the service lid or lids of the septic tank, and of the pump tank if one is in use. A measurement will be taken of the level of solids accumulation inside of the tank(s). This will help to determine whether it is necessary to pump the tank(s). An examination of the tank itself and the baffles will be made to ensure everything is in good condition and that no signs of deterioration are evident. If there is a filter installed in the outlet baffle, it will be pulled and cleaned. This process is repeated for a pump tank if the system includes one. The pump and alarm will also be tested for functionality and the floats will be inspected to make sure they are installed correctly and activate reliably. If there is a distribution box, which collects incoming fluid from the septic tank and evenly distributes it to each drainfield trench, it will be located and exposed for examination. If the distribution box cannot be located, its condition can be verified via a stress test. If the system is served by a gravity drainfield, the county health department requires a stress test be performed. The stress test represents a normal day s use of the system, and its purpose is to determine whether the drainfield is absorbing water at an acceptable rate. An occupied home must have a minimum of a 150 gallon stress test, and a vacant home requires a minimum of 450 gallons. In some cases a portion of the drainfield trench itself may be excavated for closer examination. If any other components are present, they will be individually examined and tested for proper function. This would include treatment units, manifolds, alternative drainfields, etc. An inspection can be expected to last about an hour to an hour and a half depending on the accessibility and complexity of the system. Buyers are encouraged to attend so they can ask questions of the inspector and be educated about ownership of the system.

10 How a Report is Filed After the inspection is completed and any follow up measures are addressed, the report and the as built are electronically filed with the county health department. Only a licensed OSM is authorized to file the inspection report. The health department bundles this information into an application, assigns it an application number, and a date- and time-stamped copy is ed back to our office. This is the copy that is sent to the homeowner, the listing agent, the buyer s agent, and whoever else may be interested in it. Please be advised that a report cannot be amended once it is filed unless another filing fee is paid. There is a common misconception that the inspection report is recorded with the county. The report is filed with the county health department, but it is not recorded with the recorder s office and stamped with a bar code and recording number. There are some lenders and title offices that are confused by this and will insist upon a recorded copy. If this is the case, you can refer them to the application number and explain that this can be used in lieu of the more familiar recording number. Deficiencies may be documented on the inspection report. An item may be flagged with a deficiency if the health department considers it to be below the minimum standard expected of a functioning system. Deficiencies might include repairs that are not completed, pumping of the tanks when it is recommended but not performed, and issues like a building or a driveway encroaching upon or preventing access to system components. Please note that the deficiencies appear as a result of the health department s filing program and not because a service provider has decided arbitrarily that the system is defective. Deficiency flags can be removed if the problem is corrected prior to filing the report. The number of bedrooms the system is sized for can only be obtained from existing property information on file with the health department, i.e. an as built, site application, or original design documentation. We cannot amend or change the number of bedrooms if it differs from the information already on file. We also cannot attest to a number of bedrooms if no original documentation exists. In this case we would have to mark it as Information Unavailable. The following pages are a sample of how a completed and filed septic system inspection report should appear. Personal information about the homeowner and specific property information has been redacted for this example. If you are given any less than this packet, you are not receiving the full report.

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17 What If a Repair is Needed? There are a number of different issues that may arise during the course of a septic system inspection. When a recommendation for service or repair is made, it will fall into one of two categories: small scale repairs and large scale repairs. Small Scale Repairs can include such items as a pump replacement, a float replacement, a replacement of the distribution box, the installation of risers and lids, or a drainfield vacuum, to name a few. These are all common items that are found to be in need of repair or replacement and are not necessarily indicative of a larger problem with the system. Repair work can generally be scheduled and completed within a few days. Inspection reports can be held until the work is completed, then notations can be made on the report prior to filing that describe the corrections made and reflect that the deficiencies have been cleared. Large Scale Repairs are the repair or replacement of a major septic system component. Examples of large scale repairs include the replacement of a septic tank or pump tank, the installation of a new drainfield, rebuilding a sand filter or a mound, or the installation of a new treatment unit. Any repair that requires a modification to the system merits a permit through the county health department. When a permit is necessary, both the costs and the wait times are increased. In the case of a permitted repair, we are required to submit the inspection report so that a filed copy can be included with the repair proposal. This is to prove that the repair is a time of sale consideration and can be expedited as such. What follows is an example of a timeline for a permitted repair. Design Phase: approximately 1-2 weeks from execution of the repair contract. Review Phase: once the repair proposal is composed by the designer and submitted to the health department, they will assign it to a sanitarian for review. The sanitarian will make a visit to the property to ensure that what we are proposing matches the property specifications as well as health codes. They then issue an approval for repairs. This process has been averaging about 6-8 weeks. At that point we can request to have the permit released, which takes another few days to obtain.

18 Installation Phase: generally takes anywhere from 2-4 days, depending on the type and complexity of the system being installed. During this time the interruption to the use of facilities within the house would be very minimal. Electrical work may be necessary as part of a project. An electrician should be scheduled to be on site as soon as the installation is complete. If you do not have an electrician that you already use, we can make scheduling arrangements with the electrician that has worked with us on numerous projects in the past. Following the completion of the electrical work and the sapproval by the local inspection authority, we can notify the county health department that we are prepared for our final examination. Approval Phase: once we notify the health department that the installation (and electrical work if necessary) is complete, the sanitarian returns to examine our work. Once the repair is approved, we can schedule the backfill. The average time we have been waiting for an approval right now is about 1-2 weeks. Backfill: takes anywhere from a few hours to most of a day. At this point the project is complete and final documentation is submitted to the health department. Any final balances (i.e. remainder of contract amount) would be due immediately upon completion. The time frames described above are approximations only. Please note that during the spring and summer months, it can take a great deal longer to move through the process as the county health department has their hands full with new construction projects as well as repairs. As you can see, it is critical to have budgeted in enough time for the repair to be completed before closing, as the process could take 2-3 months or more from start to finish. Another important tip is to make sure that an appraisal is ordered before any excavation takes place. Next you will find photographs taken during an installation, and photos of a completed backfill. It is not a pretty sight, and it is highly advisable to prepare buyers to expect that the yard and the landscaping will be impacted by the construction activities.

19 An installation in progress. The operator is trenching from the septic tank to the drainfield to install a transport line. A fully installed drainfield, using gravelless chambers instead of typical rock and pipe construction. The installation needs to remain exposed for examination by the county health department in order to have the final approval granted. The yard may be in this state for a few weeks.

20 A completed backfill. The white caps along the fence line are monitoring ports at the end of the drainfield trenches. A completed backfill with septic tank access lids at final grade.

21 Another completed backfill. As you can see, the soils excavated during the installation will be smoothed out and graded over the area where the construction took place, but no final landscaping restoration is performed. It is difficult to describe to clients and to buyers what the property will look like after a large scale repair has taken place. We hope that these photographs will help to visualize the impact of an installation and what to expect as far as a finished product.

22 Other Documentation Some other documents that you will likely see during the course of a transaction are a notice on title, also referred to as Form 22U, and a buyer s declaration of receipt, also referred to as Form 22V. These documents are completed and recorded by the homeowner and/or the listing agent, and are not the responsibility of the septic service provider. Examples of both are included in this manual on the following pages. In the case where a large scale repair is needed, a nonconforming notice on title and/or a maintenance agreement may be required. A nonconforming system means that repairs will be made to the maximum extent allowed by the site conditions and property characteristics, and that while it may be considered up to code at the time the system was originally installed, it could not be considered a new system by today s code standards. A nonconforming system limits what can be done with the property: the addition of bedrooms and fixtures would be disallowed until a conforming system or a public sewer connection is available. The nonconforming notice on title describes these limitations and records acknowledgement of these conditions. A maintenance agreement is a contract between a homeowner and a service provider that details the type and frequency of the maintenance the system requires. The county health department will sometimes require a signed maintenance agreement be submitted in order for a repair permit to be released, to demonstrate that the homeowner intends to perform the services needed to prevent future system failures.

23 RETURN ADDRESS Please print neatly or type information Document Title(s) Reference Number(s) of related documents Additional Reference # s on page Grantor(s) (Last, First, and Middle Initial) Additional grantors on page Grantees(s) (Last, First, Middle Initial) THE PUBLIC Legal Description (abbreviated form: i.e. lot, block, plat or section, township, range, quarter/quarter) Assessor s Property Tax Parcel/Account Number Additional grantees on page Additional legal is on page Additional parcel # s on page The Auditor/Recorder will rely on the information provided on this form. The staff will not read the documents to verify the accuracy or completeness of the indexing information provided herein.

24 NOTICE OF ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Assessor s Tax Parcel ID#: 1. I/We (print), are the owners of real property within King County, which is legally described as follows: 2. The above-described real property is served by an on-site sewage system ("OSS"). 3. The Code of the King County Board of Health, Section establishes certain responsibilities of the OSS owner with respect to the operation and maintenance of an On-site Sewage System, as follows A. The OSS owner is responsible for the continuous proper operation and maintenance of the OSS, and shall: 1. Determine the level of solids and scum in the septic tank at least once every three (3) years for residential system with no garbage grinder and once every year if a garbage grinder is installed and, unless otherwise provided in writing by the health officer, once every year for commercial systems. 2. Employ an approved pumper to remove the septage from the tank when the level of solids and scum indicates that removal is necessary. 3. Cause preventive maintenance/system performance monitoring inspections to be conducted and any indicated service to be performed by an approved person at a minimum frequency in accordance with Table unless otherwise established by the health officer or the sewage review committee. Table Minimum Frequency of Preventive Maintenance/Performance Monitoring Gravity Public Domain Proprietary Commercial and Non-Discharging System4 Technology2 Technology3,5 Food Establishments Toilets6 Initial Inspection1 6 months 6 months 45 days 45 days N/A Regular Inspection Frequency Who May Perform the Inspection Every 3 years Annually Every 6 months Owner, Licensed Licensed Licensed Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer or Licensed OSS Pumper Annually or Every 6 months Licensed Maintainer Annually Owner Table Explanatory Notes 1. The initial inspection is to be performed at the time interval indicated following occupancy. 2. Public domain technology includes such systems as: mounds, intermittent sand filters and pressure distribution. 3. Proprietary Technology includes such systems as: ATUs, Glendon up-flow filters, Advantex pack bed filters and subsurface drip. 4. At least an annual septic tank maintenance check is required if the structure served is equipped with a garbage grinder waste disposal unit. If a screened outlet baffle is present an annual check is recommended. Pumpers shall report each pumping event to the health officer in accordance with BOH chapter

25 5. Table specifies the minimum required monitoring frequency. A more stringent monitoring frequency shall be used if recommended by the manufacturer. 6. This monitoring is in addition to that required for the OSS receiving the building's non-toilet liquid waste. (KCBOH Note about Monitoring Frequency: The above table reflects the King County BOH Title 13 code dated September The King County BOH Title 13 code is subject to change. 4. Operate and maintain all OSS in accordance with this title, with pertinent alternative system guidelines issued by the DOH [State of Washington Department of Health] and with the approved OSS owner's operating and maintenance instruction manual. 5. Protect the OSS area including the reserve area from: a. Cover by structures or impervious material; b. Surface drainage; c. Soil compaction, for example, by vehicular traffic or livestock; and d. Damage by soil removal and grade alteration. 6. Maintain the flow of sewage to the OSS at or below the approved design both in quantity and waste strength. 7. Direct drains, such as footing or roof drains away from the area where the OSS is located. B. The owner shall not allow: 1. Use or introduction of strong bases, strong acids or organic solvents into an OSS for the purpose of system cleaning; 2. Use of a sewage system additive unless it is specifically approved by the DOH; or 3. Use of an OSS to dispose of waste components atypical of residential wastewater, for example, but not limited to, petroleum products, paints, solvents, or pesticides. 4. Note about Operation and Maintenance Program Fee: Rules and Regulations 02-01, amendment to the Code of the King County Board of Health, states, At the time of sale or transfer of property ownership, the buyer or transferee of a property served by an OSS shall forward to the health officer a fee as set forth in the fee schedule and submit a signed copy of the notice on title as set forth in Section A. This fee is $40.00 per the Rules and Regulations 02-01, effective June 17, Dated this day of,. (month) (year) (Owner s signature) (Owner s signature) STATE OF WASHINGTON )

26 ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) On this day of,, before me personally (month) (year) appeared and, to me known to be the individual(s) described herein and who executed the foregoing instrument as his/her/their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes herein stated. Given under my hand and official seal this day of,. (month) (year) NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Residing at My Commission Expires

27 WARNING! THIS FORM IS PROVIDED FOR ILLUSTRATIVE, SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY AND IN NO WAY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN ENDORSEMENT OR RECOMMENDATION THAT IT BE USED IN AN ACTUAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION. AS WITH ANY LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, PUBLIC HEALTH SEATTLE & KING COUNTY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CONSULT WITH YOUR PRIVATE LEGAL COUNSEL ON THE CONTENTS AND USE OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FORM. BUYER'S DECLARATION OF RECEIPT OF COPY OF NOTICE OF ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS I / We, and, (hereinafter, "Buyer") do hereby acknowledge that I / we have received a true and correct copy of that certain document entitled, Notice of Onsite Sewage System Operation and Maintenance Requirements, dated, 20, and recording number of the official records of King County, State of Washington. This declaration is made in fulfillment of the requirements of section B.1 of the Board of Health On-site Sewage Regulations (Title 13 of the Code of the King County Board of Health), as amended, pertaining to real property within King County and legally described as follows: Assessor's Tax Parcel ID Number: Dated this day of, 20. (Buyer s signature) (Buyer s signature) STATE OF WASHINGTON ) COUNTY OF KING ) ss On this day of, 20, before me personally appeared and, to me known to be the individual(s) described herein and who executed the foregoing instrument as his / her / their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes herein stated. Given under my hand and official seal this day of, 20. NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington Residing at My Commission Expires

28 New Requirements for Repairs The Seattle-King County Department of Public Health issued a memo on March 4 th, 2016, that detailed the new requirements that have been implemented regarding how repair proposals are reviewed. In essence, some of the styles of repairs that we have historically been able to provide to our customers are no longer allowed. We have provided a copy of the memo in this manual for your review. One of the most significant impacts that this memo has is that repairs to existing gravity systems to replace a failed drainfield will be almost nonexistent. The new requirements for the installation of a gravity drainfield call for a depth and type of soil that is very hard to come by given the geology of King County. Except in rare circumstances, a failed gravity system would need to be upgraded to a pump to gravity or pressure distribution system. The cost difference between the previous repairs we could perform and the new regulations amount to several thousands of dollars. The county health department has acknowledged that homeowners will feel the effect financially, and they make mention of an alternate home loan assistance program to help with these costs. In addition to higher costs, the wait times for county review and permitting will also be increased. In the past, certain types of repairs could be proposed and submitted by a master installer. Now, everything other than a handful of repairs will need to be submitted by a statelicensed designer or professional engineer. The wait times for creating and submitting a repair proposal may be lengthened as well as the workloads for these types of service providers are increased. To summarize, we feel that knowledge of these new regulations is critical for those involved in real estate transactions that may be affected. Helping sellers and buyers be prepared for the additional time and expense needed to secure a permit for a septic system repair, as well as calculating enough time for this process to be completed prior to closing, will save time and energy in the long run.

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33 EVERGREEN ONSITE GENERAL CONTRACTORS P.O. Box 1179 Lake Stevens, WA (425) To: Real Estate Agents with Listings in King County The following are the costs associated with the property transfer requirements for King County. To be paid to NW Design: Property Transfer Inspection (For Sale of Home): King County Filing Fee $ for the first hour (required) $ per hour thereafter $ (required) As-built Fee (if one is not on file with the county) $ The above prices will not have any sales tax added to them. To be paid to Evergreen Onsite: Pumping up to 1000 gal $ Pumping over 1000 gal $.46/gal Digging $ 55.00/ft Fuel Surcharge: $ Electronic Locate (if necessary): $ *Stress Test (gravity systems only) Occupied Home: included in inspection price *Required by King County Vacant Home: $ The above prices will have local sales tax added to the total bill Due to different size systems and different depths of these systems it is difficult to give an exact quote on the total charges. We will be unable to determine this information until we are on the site doing the job. Please let me know if there is anything else we can do for you. Thank you Evergreen Onsite Kingsgate Septic NW Design evergreenonsite@frontier.com

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