A.
A state sanitary permit is required for every POWTS installation,
component replacement or system modification and every renewal, revision,
transfer or change of plumber to an existing sanitary permit. Each
shall require a separate and individual application. The Grant County
Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning Department reserves the right
to refuse incomplete or incorrectly prepared application(s).
(1)
A sanitary permit application and design plan shall be submitted for review with all appropriate documentation per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26 and Article VI with review fees to the Grant County CS&Z Department. Design plans must bear the original stamp of an architect, engineer, registered POWTS designer or master plumber. All documentation must be the original and bear original signatures when applicable.
(2)
A sanitary permit for POWTS component replacement and/or modification
shall require that all existing or remaining components of the POWTS
be evaluated for compliance to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in
effect at the time originally installed, including a soil and site
evaluation report for those POWTS components that utilize in-situ
soil for treatment or dispersal.
(3)
As part of a sanitary permit application for a holding tank, the
owner shall enter into a Grant County holding tank agreement. This
agreement shall require the holding tank owner to agree to have a
water meter installed in the structure(s) to be serviced by the holding
tank and to be responsible for the purchase, installation, maintenance
and repair of the water meter(s). Also this agreement shall require
the holding tank owner to enter into a servicing contract with a licensed
septage service operator (pumper) who shall submit to the Grant County
CS&Z Department as prescribed by the management plan a report
on all servicing events for the holding tank, including water meter
readings.
(4)
A permit revision is required when a change in use or component(s)
or a design modification is proposed to a previously approved sanitary
permit POWTS design. Applications for a sanitary permit revision must
be submitted prior to the existing permit expiring for review to the
CS&Z Department and shall include review fees and all applicable
documentation with state-approved design revision and/or variance
as required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code. A design revision
may require the management and maintenance agreement management plan
be amended including servicing agreement(s) and contract(s).
(a)
If during an installation inspection a change in use, component(s)
or a design modification is identified that would require a permit
revision to the POWTS design, an application for sanitary permit revision
shall be submitted to the Grant County CS&Z Department within
30 days from the date of inspection.
(5)
A POWTS modification permit is required when adding, changing or
modifying a POWTS component of an existing POWTS design(s), for example,
but not limited to, the alteration or addition to an existing drain
field, the addition of an effluent filter, the addition or relocation
of holding or treatment tank(s), the addition of a private interceptor
main, or to accommodate an increase in wastewater flow and/or contaminant
load that would require the existing POWTS be modified.
(6)
A change of plumber permit is required when changing the plumber
of record from an approved sanitary permit to a different plumber.
An approved POWTS design plan must bear the original stamp of an architect,
engineer or registered POWTS designer to allow the use of the existing
plan by the new plumber. If the existing plan does not bear an original
stamp of an architect, engineer or registered POWTS designer, a new
POWTS design would then be required for the new plumber to install
the POWTS.
(7)
A sanitary permit renewal application must be received and approved
by the CS&Z Department prior to the existing permit expiring.
Applications for sanitary permit or County sanitary permit renewal
shall be signed by the original plumber of record and include all
applicable document renewals.
(8)
A permit transfer is required for the transfer of a valid sanitary
permit from the current permit holder to a new owner. All management
and maintenance requirements and servicing responsibilities transfer
to the new owner and shall not affect the original sanitary permit
expiration date. Applications for permit transfer shall be signed
by the original plumber of record, with documentation to support the
change in property ownership and submitted prior to the existing permit
expiring.
B.
Permit posting card. Permit posting cards issued by the Grant County
CS&Z Department to the property owner shall serve as the sanitary
permit and/or County (sanitary or use) permit. The permit card shall
contain all the information required by Wis. Statute Ch. 145 and this
chapter. The original sanitary permit posting card shall be returned
as part of a sanitary permit application for a permit transfer or
a permit renewal. The permit card shall be displayed at the site in
such a manner that it will be visible from the road abutting the lot
during all construction phases. Failure to display the permit card
is a violation of this chapter.
C.
Permit denial. Permit applications submitted for review to the Grant County CS&Z Department found not in compliance with applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code or this chapter shall be denied. Reasons for the denial shall be forwarded to the property owner(s) and plumber of record and when appropriate, Department of Safety and Professional Services representative(s). An applicant may appeal the decision in accordance with Ch. 68, Wis. Stats., and Article VII, § 225-32B.
A Grant County sanitary permit is required for POWTS reconnections
and for items not governed under a state sanitary permit.
A.
Reconnect permit. A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit is required
when a structure serviced by an existing POWTS is replaced or rebuilt
with a new or different structure or before a disconnected POWTS may
be reconnected. A County sanitary permit for POWTS reconnection shall
require all existing or remaining POWTS components be evaluated for
compliance to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time
originally installed including a soil and site evaluation report for
those POWTS components that utilize in-situ soils for treatment or
dispersal. Applications for a reconnect permit shall include supporting
documentation that the existing POWTS is functioning properly, not
failing and capable of handling the proposed wastewater flow and contaminant
loads. The existing POWTS shall be entered into the Grant County POWTS
management and maintenance program or amend the existing management
plan including servicing agreement(s) and contract(s).
(1)
A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit is not required when replacing
a structure with a new or different structure within two years from
the date of original sanitary permit issuance. To allow reconnect
permit exception the original or most recent plumber of record shall
be required to submit a statement that the existing POWTS was not
altered and that the wastewater flow or contaminant loads have not
been modified.
(2)
A Grant County sanitary reconnect permit application shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(a)
A report by a certified septage servicing operator on the condition
of all existing holding or treatment components, including capacities,
water tightness, baffles, risers and riser covers.
(b)
A soil and site evaluation report with the added verification
of the existing POWTS dispersal area size and the vertical elevation
of the infiltration surface of the existing POWTS and elevation of
any limiting factor unless a valid report is on file with the CS&Z
Department that would support the existing POWTS.
(c)
A report by a credentialed person per § SPS 383.25(2)(d)3,
Wis. Adm. Code, as to the condition of the existing POWTS components,
including but not limited to pumps, inspection pipes, filters, switches,
alarms, electrical systems, and that the existing POWTS is not failing.
B.
Camper unit transfer container use permit. A Grant County camper unit transfer container use permit shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(2)
The applicant shall provide as part of an application the state product
approval letter, any installation or servicing instructions and size
(in gallons) for the transfer container.
(3)
The applicant as part of an application shall enter into a Grant
County transfer container installation and maintenance agreement and
a servicing contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper)
to establish the property owner(s) installation, maintenance and servicing
responsibilities.
(4)
A camper unit transfer container must be a state-approved product
for the use servicing one camper unit per container. The container
shall be installed under the camper unit whenever possible or placed
no more than 12 inches horizontally from the camper body recessed
into the finish grade no more than four inches with adequate anchoring
to prevent flotation and with provisions made to protect the unit
from physical damage. The pumping, transporting and disposal of the
contents shall be in accordance with Ch. NR 113, Wis. Adm. Code, and
shall be maintained pursuant to this chapter
C.
Vault, privy permit. A Grant County vault privy nonplumbing sanitation system permit application shall be prepared and submitted per Article IV, §§ 225-25 and 225-26, with the following:
(2)
The applicant shall provide as part of an application the state product
approval letter, installation instructions and size (in gallons) for
the vault (tank).
(3)
The applicant as part of an application shall enter into a Grant
County vault privy installation and maintenance agreement and a servicing
contract with a licensed septage service operator (pumper) to establish
the property owner(s) installation, maintenance and servicing responsibilities.
If the POWTS, POWTS component, vault privy or sanitary device
is not installed, inspected, and approved by the Grant County Conservation,
Sanitation and Zoning Department, the permit for the installation
shall expire two years from the date of issuance. A sanitary permit,
County sanitary permit or County use permit must be renewed prior
to the expiration date of the original or most recent issued permit
by written application to the Grant County CS&Z Department. Approved
permit renewals are effective for two-year periods thereafter.
Sanitary permit applications shall be prepared and submitted
pursuant to § SPS 383.21(2), Wis. Adm. Code, composed of
all original documents with the following but not limited to any additional
information or documentation requested by the Grant County Conservation,
Sanitation and Zoning Department:
A.
A completed permit application with parcel identification number,
legal description, and site address.
F.
When any official state action is required as part of a proposed
POWTS design, the original approval letter and, when applicable, design
plan bearing an original stamp of approval from the Wisconsin Department
of SPS.
G.
The Grant County CS&Z Department may require floodplain, wetland
and/or property line delineations for a proposed POWTS area and building
site related to the POWTS design. This may require vertical grade
elevations to be tied to floodplain elevation datum and/or property
lines located by a registered land surveyor.
A POWTS design plan submitted for review to the Grant County
CS&Z Department shall comply with the requirements of § SPS
383.22, Wis. Adm. Code, composed of all original documents with the
following but not limited to any additional information or documentation
requested by the Grant County CS&Z Department:
A.
A cover page that identifies the title (project name), location,
parcel ID number, design manual(s) used with SDB number(s), index
of content, signed, sealed, and dated by and with the license number
of the submitting individual pursuant to § SPS 383.22(2)(c)1
or 2, Wis. Adm. Code.
B.
A detailed construction plan depicting how the system is to be installed,
with sizing, installation, operation requirements, including manufacturer-specific
cross-article drawings for each holding, treatment, dosing, filter,
and POWTS dispersal component used.
C.
A detailed site plan pursuant to § SPS 383.22(2)(a)4c,
Wis. Adm. Code, that delineates all new and existing POWTS components,
property lines, structures and roads with all separating distances
and dimensions.
If weather and/or site soil condition were to inhibit the installation
of the drain field component of an approved POWTS design or when connection
to public sewer is pending and the treatment tank component is to
be used for influent (sewage) storage for a limited period of time
to allow occupancy or continued occupancy of the dwelling, a limited
use agreement is required. A limited use agreement shall include Department
of Natural Resources public sewer approval verification, with a written
statement from the municipality or sanitary district, verifying the
date that public sewer will be available for connection or an issued
sanitary permit for a soil-based POWTS design with state approvals
when applicable. Limited use agreements are valid for six months only
and are subject to an administrative fee. Upon entering into a Grant
County limited use agreement the property owner(s) shall agree to:
A.
Connect to a preapproved public sewer once it becomes available or,
if public sewer fails to become available as planned, to have a soil
and site evaluation report performed on the parcel and if the site
will support a soil-based POWTS design to permit, install and connect
to the POWTS.
B.
Install and connect to the drain field component of the preapproved
soil-based POWTS design.
C.
Properly abandon any tank(s) within 30 days of permanent connection
to public sewer.
D.
Enter into a service contract with a licensed septage service operator
(pumper).
