Florida Septic Tank Permit

Many systems permitted and constructed 2005 2008.

Florida septic tank permit.

Contact the florida department of health environmental health tracking and reporting askeh flhealth gov 850 245 4444 main phone number mailing address. Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems ostds commonly referred to as septic systems are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal for 30 percent of florida s population. This service will assist agencies homeowners buyers sellers contractors and realtors in learning more about existing septic systems and wells. General questions if you have any general questions about septic tanks or other onsite sewage treatment and disposal system permits please contact the florida department.

Florida septic tank regulations and rules. Septic systems permitted and constructed for the years 2008 present. Aerobic treatment unit atu. Active repair permits issued.

The permit application fee a detailed site evaluation and soil analysis to determine placement and sizing of the system system construction specifications and the installation and final connection inspections to ensure the septic system meets all applicable state codes and required setbacks. If you have a copy of your original permit keep it available for future reference. The septic tank is only one component of a properly designed ostds. The department of health in indian river county s septic system and water well documents are available online to the public.

New system permitting a new septic system permit costs 425. Dh 4012 application for septage disposal service permit temporary system service permit septage treatment and disposal facility septic tank manufacturing approval 01 92 dh 4012a agricultural use plan 08 09 dh 4014 septic tank cleaning service and temporary privy service inspection report 06 98. Have tank pumped when the combined depth of the sludge and scum equals 1 3 of the tank liquid volume. By definition an ostds can contain any one or more of the following components.

Please call our office if you are looking for a permit not in the scanned data. When the disposal of quantities exceeds 5000 gallons per day then the matter is handled by the florida department of. Have a licensed contractor inspect the tank at least every 3 years. Waterless incinerating or organic waste composing toilet.

With an estimated 2 6 million systems in operation florida represents 12 percent of the united states septic systems. Currently all oversite related to the installation repair operation or alterations of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems are handled by the florida department of health. Know the location and capacity of your septic tank system. Operating and service permit forms.

Scanned site plans are available for permits issued after january 1 2000. Florida department of health 4052 bald cypress way bin a 08 tallahassee fl 32399.