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Charies D.Baker Matthew A. Beaton
Governor Secretary
Karyn E. Polit�� Martin Suuberg
Lieutenant Governor Commissioner
Standard Conditions for Alternative Soil Absorptiori Systems
with General Use Certification and/or Approved for R�medial Ure
Revised: March 20, 2015
These Standard Conditions apply to Alternative Soil Absorption SyStem (Alt. SAS)
technologies for disposal-only as well as for technologies providing both treatment and disposal.
Currently these approved alternative technologies include the following,
Alt. SAS Disposal-Only, ,
� Contactor, Field Drain Contactor,and Recharger Chambers,by Cultec, Inc.
• Biodiffuser&ARC Chambers, by Infiltrator Systems, Inc.
• Infiitrator Chambers, by Infiltrator Systems, Inc.
• Eljen Mantis M5,by Eljen Corp.
Alt. SAS Treatment with Disposal -Patented Sand Filters, �
� Eljen GSF Geotextile Sand Fitter 5ystem, by Eljen Corp. ;
• GEO-flow Pipe Leaching System,by ADS, Inc. (
• Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System,by Presby Environmental, Inc. '
• Advanced Enviro-Septic System,by Presby Environmental, Inc.
� Simple-Septic Wastewater Treatment System,by Presby Environmental,Inc.
An alternative SAS may be appropriate for new construction, inereases in flow,or for the upgrade of i
an existing failing, failed,or nonconforming system where reducing the disturbance of the site is �
desired.
Alternative Disposal-Only technolo�approved by the Department may be substituted for
conventional SAS's allowed under Title 5. The alternative Chamber technolo�ies,when compared
to conventional Title 5 chambers,provide options from some of the Title 5 requirements such as
offering plastic instead of concrete chambers and eliminating the need for stone aggreg,ate around
the chamber while allowing higher loading rates and reduced effective leachin�;area.Othei•options
include Chambers installed with aggregate meeting the requirements of Title 5,however Alternative ;
Chambers used with aggregate are not allowed higher loading rates which must remairi the same as �
required by Title 5 for conventional chambers with aggregate. In addition to alternativ�;Chambers,
disposal-only approved Alt. SAS technologies also include the Mantis MS pipe and sand System
design. j
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Alternative Treatment with Disposal technolo�ies approved by the Department refer to altE,rnative
leaching systems that have demonstrated higher removal of organics and sus�ended matter prior to
the percolation of wastewater into underlying unsaturated pervious soils when compared to
conventional leaching systems.Higher loading rates are allowed than would be permi:�sible with a
conventional design and additional relief from other design standards is permissible for upgrades.
A System approved under these Standard Conditions consists of a septic tank conforming to the
requirements of Title 5, either conventional or UA approved, followed by the Alt. SAS which
may provide for a reduced effective leaching area.
The use of an approved Alt. SAS, subject to these Standard Conditions,requires among other
things:
� A Disclosure Notice in the Deed to the property for installed Systems according to the
following:
• when installing an Alt. SAS Disposal-Only System(chambers or Eljen Mantis MS) a
Disclosure Notice in the Deed to the property is not required;
• when installing an Alt. SAS Treatment with Disposal-Patented Sand Filters :iystem '
under the General Use Certificate a Disclosure Notice in the Deed to the property is � ��' �
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• when installing an Alt. SAS Treatment with Disposal-Patented 5and Filters �ystem ���,�
under the Approval for Remedial Use a Disclosure Notice in the Deed to the property
is required in accordance with 310 CMR 287(10);
• Certifications by the Designer and the Installer(310 CMR 15.021(3));
� • Notification within 24 hours by the System Owner to the Local Approving�uthority
(LAA) of any System failure; �
• When System requires pumping prior to the SAS, 24-hour emergency wastewat�;r storage f
capacity above the elevation of the high level alarm; ;
• System Owner Acknowledgement of Responsibilities, in accordance with these standard
conditions and the Technology Approval's Special Conditions. �
This Approval does not address the use of the following alternative SAS's,which are covered under
separate Title 5 UA Program Approvals:
a) Drip Dispersal Systems
b) Bottomless Sand Filters
Definitions and References
The term"System"refers to the approved technology in cambinatian with the other
components of an on-site treatment and disposal system that may be requirPd to serve a facility
in accordance with 310 CMR 15.000. �
The term "Approval" or"Certification"refers to these Standard Conditions;the Special
Conditions contained in the Technology Approval,the General Conditions of 310 CMR 15.287,
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The phrase"new construction" always refers to construction of a new facility or any
increase in actual or design flow to any existing system above the approved capacity.
The phrase"upgrade of a system" or the term "upgrade"or the term"remedial site"
refers to any repair, modification, or replacement of a whole system or a camponent of an
existing failing, failed or nonconforming system where there is no increase in the actual or
design flow to the system.
The Conditions contained herein MUST be read in conjunction with any Special '
Conditions that are technology-specific.
I. Purpose
1. These Standard Conditions shall apply to all Alt. SAS technologies identified in a
General Use Certification or a Remedial Use Approval as either a Disposal-Only
technology or a Treatment with Disposal technology as listed above. In addition to
the Special Conditions contained in the technology-specific Approvals,the System '
shall comply with all these"Standard Conditions for Alternativf, Soil Absorption
Systems", except where stated otherwise in the Special Conditians.
2. The sale, design, installation, and use of the System shall be subject to these �
requirements for all systems that submit a complete Disposal Sy.>tem Construction
Permit(DSCP) application after the effective date of these Standard Coriditiuns.
Existing systems and systems for which a complete DSCP application was submitted
prior to the effective date of these requirements shall not be subject to the design and '
installation requirements, however,the System Owner,the Service Contractor, and ;
the Company shall be subject to all other requirements contained herein. �
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3. With the other applicable permits or approvals that may be required by Title 5,the �
Approval authorizes the installation and use of the System in Massachusetts. All the �
provisions of Title 5, including the General Conditions for Alternative Systems (310 ,
CMR 15.287), apply to the sale, design, installation, and use of the Systf.m, E�xcept ,
those provisions that specifically have been varied by this Approval. ,
4. Provided that the Local Approving Authority (LAA) approves the System in
conformance with the Department's Approval for the System, Department review and
approval of the site-specific System design and installation is not required unless the '
Department determines on a case-by-case basis,pursuant to its authority at 310 CMR
15.003(2)(e), that the proposed System requires Department review and approval.
II. Design and Installation Requirements
1. Where any contradiction may exist in design standards between the Company
guidance and the requirements of Title 5 or this Approval,the design shall meet the �
standards of Title 5 and this Approval unless the Company guidance is more �
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2. In accordance with 310 CMR 15.240(6), absorption trenches sh�uld be used
whenever possible. Accordingly, approved Disposal-Only and T'reatment with
Disposal Alt. SAS Systems shall be used in trench configuratiori whenever possible,
unless a different configuration is allowed by the Approval(s} S�ecial Conditions.
3. The Alternative System shall include a properly sized and constructed septic tank,
designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.223-15.229 or approved as an Alternative
technology per 15.280-15.288, connected to the building sewer and followed in series
by the approved Alternative Soil Absorption System. A 1,000 gallon septic tank may
be allowed in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 15.404(3)(a).
4. The Alternative System shall be installed in a manner which does not intrudf;on,
replace, or adversely affect the operation of any other component of the subsurface
sewage disposal system.
5. The Designer shall be a Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer or a
Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian, including when designing>ystems for repair, '
provided that such Sanitarian shall not design a system with a discharge greater than f
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6. For new construction or increases in flow,the System shall be subject to the following:
a) The System may only be installed in soils with a percolation rate of up to 60
minutes per inch (MPI);
b) A site evaluation, in compliance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.107, must be ;
approved by the Approving Authority and the site must meet the siting i
requirements for new construction; j
c) The record drawings, approved by the LAA, must clearly indicate an area for a full- �
sized conventional primary SAS and a full-sized conventional reserve area that are
for the sole purpose of on-site sewage disposal; �
d) Where the System has reduced the effective leaching area, as allowed by the �
Standard Conditions,the installation shall not disturb the site in any manner that i
would preclude the future installation of the conventional full-sized primary SAS �
without encroaching on the reserve area; and
e) Except for the installed SAS,the System Owner shall not construct any permanent '
buildings or structures or disturb the site in any manner that would encroach on the
area approved for a full-sized conventional primary SAS or the area approved for a
full-sized conventional reserve SAS.
7. For the upgrade of a svstem, the installation of the proposed System shail be subject to
the following: :
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a) The System may only be installed in soils with a percolation rate of up to 90 minutes �
per inch (MPI); '
b) Prior to approving the installation of the System, the LAA must determine there is no
increase in the actual or proposed design flow; ;
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c) Prior to Local Approval of the System,the Designer shall show on the plans the
maximum available area for a conventional system (without reserve) designed in
accordance with the standards of 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.255.
d) The proposed System must include the approval by the LAA for the upgrade or
replacement of all other existing components, as necessary,to comply with the �I
standards of Maximum Feasible Compliance(MFC)of 310 CMR 15.40�; ,
e) The record drawings, approved by the LAA, must clearly indicate an area for the
best feasible replacement system that could be installed in the event that the
proposed Alternative Soil Absorption System fails or it is determined that it is not
capable of providing equivalent environmental protection;
� When evaluating the best feasible replacement system that could be installed in the
event that the proposed Alternative Soil Absorption System fails or it is determined
that it is not capable of providing equivalent environmental�►rotectian, the Designer
shall consider these options in the following order:
i. a conventional system designed in accordance with the �tandards of 310 CMR
15.100 through 15.255 that can be built feasibly,with the exception of I
providing a reserve area(15.248); �
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ii. a conventional system that can only be built feasibly under a Local Upgrade G
Approval (LUA); ;
iii. where a conventional system cannot be built feasibly under a LUA, a ,
Bottomless Sand Filter, in conjunction with a Secondary Treatment IJnit; j
iv. where a System can only be built feasibly with variance5, a System that has ;
been demonstrated to vary the design requirements of 310 CMR 15.000 to the '
least degree necessary and have the least effect on public health, safety, t
welfare and the environment(the System may be an Alternative System with j
variances); or �
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v. a tight tank. ;
fl The installation of the proposed System shall not disturb th�site in any nnanner �
that would preclude the future installation of the best feasible replacement system '
that could be installed to replace the proposed System. Components of the
proposed System may be sited in an area for the future installation of the best
feasible replacement system,provided that it does not render the area unusable for
a potential future replacement system; and
g) Except for the installed SAS,the System Owner shall not construct�ny
permanent buildings or structures in the area for the best feasible replacement
system that could be installed to replace the proposed Systetri and the System
Owner shall not disturb the site in any other manner that would preclude the
future instailation of the best feasible replacement system.
8. Alternative Design Standard to 310 CMR 15.242(1)(a)Effluent Loadin�Rates �
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For new construction or increases in flow,the required effective leaching area may be �
reduced up to 40 percent when using the loading rates for gravity systerns of 310 CMR !
15.242(1)(a),provided:
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a) no variance is granted for a reduction in depth to groundwater;
b) no variance is granted for a reduced depth of pervious matexial; and
c) a minimum of 400 square feet of effective leaching area shall be installed if any
proposed reduction in the leaching area would result in less than 400 square feet '
of effective leaching area; (Facilities with small flows that would not rec�uire 400
sq.ft. of effective leaching area,when designed in accordance with Title 5, may be !
built with less than 400 sq. ft.provided that no reduction in effective leaching area
is taken).
9. Alternative Design Standard to 310 CMR 15.242(1)(a) and 15.1�5(4),
Effluent Loading Rates
For the up�,rade of a svstem,the System shall be subject to the following:
a) For soils with a percolation rate of 60 minutes or less per inch,the size af the SAS
may be sized with 40 percent less effective leaching area th�n required when using
the loading rates for gravity systems of 310 CMR 15.242(1)(a);
b) For soils with a percolation rate of between 60 and 90 minutes per irich, the size ;
of the SAS may be sized with 40 percent less effective leaching area than required �
when using the loading rate of 015 gpd/square foot as specified by 310 CMK !
15.245(4); ;
c) Unless allowed under the Special Conditions for the Technology, no additional '
reduction in the effective leaching area is allowed under an LUA or a variance that �
would result in a reduction greater than 40%of that which would be required under '
310 CMR 15.242(1)(a)and 15.245(4), respectively. Any otrier deviations to design �
standards, except the effective leaching area, may be granted under LUA, or a i
variance; and �
d) A minimum of 400 square feet of effective leaching area shall be provided if any �
proposed reduction in the leaching area would result in less than 400 square feet of �
effective leaching area. Where 400 square feet of effective leaching is not feasible, ;
the greatest effective leaching area shall be installed provided that no mc►re than a 40 '�
percent reduction is taken. ,
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10. Specific Conditions for Treatment with Disposal Alt. SAS Technologies f
a) The use of aggregate as specified in 310 CMR 15.247 is not allowed with Patented �
Sand Filters. '
b) Unless determined necessary by the Designer or Company,the System shall not
be used with pressure distribution for any design flow. When �nstalled for a
facility with a design flow of 2,000 gpd or greater, approved Patented Sand Filter
Systems are exempt from the requirement for pressure distribution under 310
CMR 15.231. 4
c) Patented Sand Filters shall not be installed in a Nitrogen Sensitive Area(NSA)to �
serve facilities with actual or design flows of 2,000 GPD or�;reater sinc�those f
facilities require installation of a Recirculating Sand Filter(RSF) or equivalent �
technology. Patented Sand Filters may be installed as a disposal-only alternative '�
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technology when used in addition to an approved Secondary Treatment Unit
(reduction of BOD/TSS). When a Patented Sand Filter is used in this type of
septic system design, onlv the reductions permitted in the Se�ondary Treatment
Unit's (STi� alternative technology approval, such as a reduction in SA5 size,
depth of naturally occurring pervious material or depth to groundwater, are
allowed. ,
d) For ungrades only, a reduction in the depth to groundwater and/or a reduction in .
the pervious material may be taken in accordance with Sectian II9 paragraph 5 of
the Standard Conditions for Secondary Treatment Units Approved for Remedial
Use. In no case, shall the reductions allowed under the Standard Conditions for
Secondary Treatment Units be combined with any reduction provided by this
Approval, the alternative technology's Remedial Use Approval Special
Conditions or with any reduction that may be allowed under the procedures of
Local Upgrade Approval or variance procedures of 310 CMR 15.401-415.
11. Specific Conditions for Disposal-Onlv Alt. SAS Technologies
a) In a NSA, as defined in 310 CMR 15.215, Alternative Systerns serving facilities
with actual or design flows of 2,000 GPD or greater must include treatment with a
RSF or equivalent technology, as required by 310 CMR 15.?_02(1). IJnder this i
Approval, Disposal-Only Alt. SAS technologies shall not be installed in an NSA '
to serve facilities with actual or design flows of 2,000 GPD or greater unless
installed in conjunction with a RSF or equivalent technology.
b) For new construction or u,p r� ades, a reduction in the effectiv� leaching area may
be taken in accordance with the conditions and limitations imposed by the
approval of the Secondary Treatment Unit employed. (approved Altf,rnative
Chambers may be installed with or without aggregate for th�disposal of effluent �
from an approved Secondary Treatment Unit, see paragraph 11(e) below.) For �
upgrades only, a reduction in the depth to groundwater and/or a reduction in the �
pervious material may be taken in accordance with the conditions and limitations
imposed by the Remedial Use Approval of the Secondary Treatment Uni.t
employed. In no case, shall the reductions allowed under the Secondary '
Treatment Unit approval be made less stringent. In no case, shall the reductions '
allowed under the Secondary Treatment Unit approval be combined with any
reduction provided by this Approval or combined with any i•e;duction that may be
allowed under the procedures of Local Upgrade Approval ox the variancf:
procedures of 310 CMR 15.401-415.
c} For the u��rade of a system, installations without secondary treatment are entitled
to reductions in depth to groundwater or depth of naturally o�currin�pervious
material only to the limits that may be allowed by the LAA under the procedures
of Local Upgrade Approval or the variance procedures of 310 CMR 15.4�01-415.
d) The use of aggregate as specified in Title 5, 310 CMR 15.247 is not required. �
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Chambers Specific Standard Conditions,
e) The insta.11ation of approved Alternative Chambers with aggregate is allowed
provided that it complies with the aggregate requirements of 310 CMR 15.247.
However,when approved Alternative Chambers are installed with aggregate the
reduction in effective leaching area provided by Standard Conditions II (8) and
(9) is not allowed. Only when upgrading a system, approved Alternative
Chambers installed with aggregate may be allowed a reduction in effective
leaching area(up to 25%)under the limitations and procedures of a Local
Upgrade Approval (310 CMR 15.401-405).
fl Effluent pressure distribution shall be provided for actual or design flows of 2,000
gpd or greater and shall be designed in accordance with Dep<�rtment guidance.
The effluent loading rates provided in 310 CNIR 15.242(1)(b) for pressure
distribution may be utilized, but no reduction in the effective leaching area as may
be provided under this Approval may be ta.ken when using the loading rates for
pressure distribution, as stated in the regulation.
12. All System control units,valve boxes,distribution piping,conveyance lines and other
System appurtenances shall be designed and installed to prevent freezing. '
13. When pumping is required to a distribution box or to a SAS pressure distribution �
tank,the System pump chambers/tanks shall be equipped with se;nsors and high-level
alarms to protect against high water due to pump failure,pump control failui•e, loss of
power, system freeze ups, backups, etc. Emergency storage shall be provided when
pumping to discharge is employed, including but not limited to,�pressure distribution.
Emergency storage capacity for wastewater above the high level alarm shall be
provided equal to the daily design flow of the System including an additional i
allowance for the volume of all drainage which may flow back into the 5ystf�m when
pumping has ceased. i
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14. System control panel(s) including alarms and controls shall be rnounted in a location
always accessible to the operator(Service Contractor). Any System malfunction and ;
high water alarms shall be readily visible and audible for the facilii.y occupants and the �
Service Contractor and shall be connected to circuits separate froni the circuits serving
the operating equipment and pumps.
15. The System shall not include any relief valve or outlet for the d�scharge of wastewater
to prevent flooding of the system, back up or break out.
16. Any System structures with exterior piping connections located within 12 inches of ar
lower than the Estimated Seasonal High Groundwater elevation shall have t�ie
connections made watertight with neoprene seals or equivalent. ;
17. In compliance with 310 CMR 15.240(13), a minimum of one (1) inspect:ion port shall `'
be provided within the SAS consisting of a perforated four inch pipe placed vertically '
down to the elevation of the SAS interface with the underlying unsaturated��ervious
soils to enable monitoring for ponding. The pipe shall be cappec�with a screw type
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cap and accessible to within three inches of finish grade. (A locicing cap at-grade is
preferred) Facilities with multiple SAS's shall have an inspection port in eac�h.
18. Upon submission of an application for a Disposal System Construction Pernait
(DSCP),the Designer shall provide to the Local Approving Authority:
a) proof that the Designer has satisfactorily completed any required training by the
Company for the design and installation of the Technology;
b) certification of the design by the Company for any residential system wit:h a
design of 2,000 gpd or more ar for any proposed non-residential system or if
required by the Special Conditions for an approved Technol�gy;
c) certification by the Designer that the design conforms to the Approval, any
Company Design Guidance, and 310 CMR 15.000; and
d) a certification, signed by the Owner of record for the propert;y to be served by the
Technology, stating that the property Owner:
i. has been provided a copy of the Title 5 I/A technology Approval,the Owner's
Manual, and the Operation and Maintenance Manual, ancl the Owner agrees to '
comply with all terms and conditions; ;
ii. for Systems installed under a Remedial Use Approval, the owner agrees to
fulfill his responsibilities to provide written notification af the Approval to ;
any new Owner, as required by 310 CMR 15.287(5);
iii. if the design does not provide for the use of garbage grinders,the restriction is
understood and accepted; and '
iv. whether or not covered by a warranty,the System Owner understands the ;
requirement to repair, replace,modify or take any other action as required by �
the Department or the LAA, if the Department or the LAA determines the ;
System to be failing to protect public health and safety and the environment, !
as defined in 310 CMR 15.303. �
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19. The System Owner and the Designer shall not submit to the LA�1 a DSCP a�plication ;
for the use of a Technology under this Approval if the Approval has been revised, �
reissued, suspended, or revoked by the Department prior to the date of application. '
The Approval continues in effect until the Department revises,reissues, suspends, or
revokes the ApprovaL
20. The System Owner shall not authorize or allow the installation of the Systerri other
than by a locally approved Installer and, if required by the Company, a person
certified or trained by the Company to install the System.
21. Prior to the commencement of construction,the System Installer must certify in
writing to the Designer,the LAA, and the System Owner that(s)he is a locally '
approved System Installer and, if required by the Company, is certified by or has �
received appropriate training by the Company. f
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22. The Installer shall maintain on-site, at all times during construction, a copy af the �
approved plans,the Owner's manual, the O&M manual, and a copy of the Approval.
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23. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance the following shall be provided:
a) the System Installer and Designer must provide certification �n writirig to the
LAA that the System has been constructed in compliance with the terms of the
Approval; and
b) For S st�p�rades installed under a Remedial Use Ap�royal the 5ystem ;
Owner shall provide a copy of record and/or register the Deed Notic�required by
310 CMR 15.287(10),to the LAA. The Deed Notice shall be completed as
follows:
i. a certified Registry copy of the Deed Notice bearing the book and page/or
document number; and
ii. if the property is unregistered land, a copy of the System Owner's deed to the
property as recorded at the Registry, bearing a marginal reference on the System
Owner's deed to the property.
The Notice to be recorded shall be in the form of the Notice provided by the
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24. The Department has not determined that the performance of the ��ystem will provide a i
level of protection to public health and safety and the environment that is at]east ''
equivalent to that of a sanitary sewer system. '
a) If it is feasible to connect a new or existing facility to the sewer,the Designer
shall not propose an Alternative System to serve the facility and the facility
Owner shall not install or use an Alternative System; and
b) When a sanitary sewer connection becomes feasible after an Alternative System �
has been installed,the System Owner shall connect the facility served by the G
System to the sewer within 60 days of such feasibility and tr►E� Systern shall be �
abandoned in compliance with current Code requirements, unless a later time is ;
allowed in writing by the Department or the LAA. "
III. Operation and Maintenance �
1. For S stems with desi n flows of 2,000 d or reater where the effective leachin �
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area installed is less than 75%of that required by Title 5 (310 CMR 15.240(4)), ;
measurement of the depth of ponding within the SAS above the interface with the
underlying unsaturated pervious soils shall be performed once per year by means of
the inspection port(s) and any other available access to the distribution system.
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2. Whenever an Alt. SAS system's inspection port ponding depth is measured and
indicates the ponding level within the SAS is above the invert oiFthe distribution ;
system, an additional measurement shall be made 30 days later. If the subsec�uent �
reading indicates the elevation of ponding within the SAS is above the invert:of the
distribution system, the System Owner shall be responsible for the submittal to the ��
LAA within 60 days of the follow-up inspection, a written evaluation of the System '
with recommendations for changes in the design, operation, and/or maintenance. The
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written evaluation with recommendations shall be prepared by a Designer and the
submission shall include all monitoring data and inspection reports for the previous 3
years.
Recommendations shall be implemented, as approved by the LAA, in accordance
with an approved schedule,provided that all corrective measures are implemented
consistent with the limitations described in Paragraph IV.4. ;
3. For Systems less than 2,000 gpd or facilities where the effective leaching area
installed meets the requirements of Title S,the System shall not be required to be
inspected at any greater frequency than would be required if the facility was served
by a conventional system, unless the LAA, Company, or Designer requires more
frequent inspection.
4. If at any time a septic system with an Alt. SAS is inspected by � System Inspector,
the following shall be recorded, at a minimum:
a) date, time, air temperature, and weather conditions;
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b) observations for objectionable odors; �
c) observations for signs of breakout of sanitary sewage in the vicinity of the r
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d) depth of ponding within the SAS; '
e) identification of any apparent violations of the Approval;
� since the last inspection,whether the system had been pumpe;d with date{s) and
volume(s)pumped; �
g) sludge depth and scum layer thickness, if ineasured; �
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h) when responding to alarm events, the cause of the alarm and any steps taken to '
address the alarm and to prevent or reduce the likelihood of future similar alarm
events; �
i) field testing results when performed as part of the site visit;
j) samples taken for laboratory analysis and results of previous samples, if any `
k) any cleaning and lubrication performed; j
1) any adjustments of control settings, as recommended or deenied necessary; �
m) any testing of pumps, switches, alarms, as recommended or deemed necessary;
n) identification of any equipment failure or components not functioning as
designed;
o) parts replacements and reason for replacement, whether routine or for repair; and
p) further corrective actions recommended, if any.
5. The System Owner shall maintain copies of any service records or inspection reports ;
and all reports and notifications to the LAA for a minimum of three years. "
6. Unless directed by the LAA to take other action,the System Owner shall immediately
cease discharges or have wastewater hauled off-site, if at any time during the
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operation of the Alternative System the system is in failure as de;scribed in 310 CMR
15.303(1)(a), items 1 or 2 (sewage backing up into facilities or breaking out to the
surface).
IV. Additional System Owner Requirements
1. For System upgrades installed under Remedial Use Approval,prior to signing any '
agreement to transfer any or all interest in the property served by the System, or any
portion of the property, including any possessory interest, the System Owner shall
provide written notice, as required by 310 CMR 15.287(5), of all conditions
contained in the Approval to the transferee(s). Any and all instruments of transfer
and any leases or rental agreements shall include as an e�ibit�itached�therf;to and
made a part of thereof a copy of the Approval for the System. The System Owner
shall send a copy of such written notification(s)to the LAA within 10 days of giving
such notice to the transferee(s).
2. The System Owner shall not install, modify,upgrade, or replace the System except in
accordance with a valid DSCP issued by the LAA which covers the proposed work. ;
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3. Upon determining that the System is failing to protect public health and safety and the �
environment, as defined in 310 CMR 15.303, the System Own�r shall be responsible '
for the notification of the LAA within 24 hours of such determir�ation.
4. In the case of a System that has been determined to be failing to protect public health
and safety and the environment, an equipment failure, alarm event, components not
functioning as designed, components not functioning in accordance with ;
manufacturers' specifications, or violations of the Approval,the System Owner shall �
provide written notification within five days, describing corrective measures to the �
local board of health and the Company and may only propose or take corrective �
measures provided that: �'I
a) all emergency repairs, including pumping, shall be in accordance with the
limitations and permitting requirements of 310 CMR 15.353; !
b) the design of any repairs or upgrades are consistent with the System Approval; �
c) the design of any repairs or upgrades requiring a DSCP shall be performed by a ;
Designer who is a Massachusetts Registered Professional Emgineer or a
Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian,provided that such Sanitarian shall not
design a system with a discharge greater than 2,000 gallons per day.
d) the installation of any repairs or upgrades requiring a DSCP shall be done by an
Installer with a currently valid Disposal System Installers Permit and, if training is �
required,the Installer shall be certified by the Company as qualified to install the
System. �
5. To determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking, or suspending the '
Approval or to determine whether the conditions of the Approval have been met, the ',
System Owner shall furnish the Department any information that the Deparkment '
requests regarding the System, within 21 days of the date of receipt of that request.
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6. The Approval shall be binding on the System Owner and on its agents, contractors,
successors, and assigns, including but not limited to the Designer, Installer, <�nd
Service Contractor. Violation of the terms and conditions of the Approval by any of
the foregoing persons or entities, respectively, shall constitute violation of the
Approval by the System Owner unless the Department determines otherwise.
V. Company Requirements '
l. The Approval shall only apply to the model unit(s)with the same model
designation(s) specified in the System Approval and meet the same specifications,
operating requirements, and plans, as provided by the Company or its authorized
agent at the time of the application. Any proposed modification:> of the unit(s),
installation requirements, or operating requirements shall be sub�ect to the review of
the Department for inclusion under a modification of the Approval. The Designer
shall be responsible for the selection of the appropriate model unit(s) as applicable.
The Company shall be responsible for verification of the appropriate model unit(s) as
part of any review of proposed installations that may be required by Paragraph V.3 of
these Standard Conditions or the Special Conditions in the Approval. ';
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2. Prior to submission of an application for a DSCP,the Company or its authorized
agent shall provide to the Designer and the System Owner:
a) All design and installation specifications and requirements;
b) An owner's manual and, if alarms are provided, including response proc�dures;
c) A copy of the Campany's warranty; and '
d) If training or certification is required by the Company, lists of qualified
Designers, Insta.11ers, and Service Contractars. �
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3. Prior to the submission of an application for a DSCP, for all nonresidential Systems �
and any System with a design flow of 2,000 gpd or greater,the Company shall submit
to the Designer and the System Owner, a certification by the Company or its
authorized agent that the design conforms to the Approval and all Company
requirements and that the proposed use of the System is consistsnt with the �
Technology's capabilities. The authorized agent of the Company responsible for the j
design review shall have received technical training in the Company's products. i
4. If the Company requires trained or certified Designers, Installers, or Service
Contractors,the Company or its authorized agent shall make available programs of
training and continuing education, as necessary. The Company or its authorized �
agent shall maintain, annually update,and make available by F�bruary 15�' afeach
year, lists of trained or certified Designers, Installers, and Service Contractors. If
training or certification is required, the Company shall not sell the Technology to an
Installer unless the Installer is trained or certified to install the System by the 4
Company. Similarly, if training is required,the Company shall ensure distributors ,
and resellers of the Technology shall not sell the Technology to an Installer unless the ':
Installer is trained or certified to install the System by the Company.
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5. As part of any training programs for Designers, Installers, or Service Contractors,the
Company or its authorized agent shall provide each trainee with a copy of this
Approval with the design, installation, O&M, and owner's manuals that were
submitted as part of the Approval.
6. The Company shall provide, in printed or electronic format,the 5ystem design,
installation, O&M, and Owner's manuals, and any updates associated with this '
System Approval, to the System Owners, Designers,Installers, Service Conl:ractors,
vendors, resellers, and distributors of the System. Prior to publication or distribution
in Massachusetts, the Company shall submit to the Department for review a copy of
any proposed changes to the manual(s)with reasons for each change, at least 30 days
prior to issuance. The Company shall request Department approval for any
substantive changes which may require a modification of the Approval.
7. Prior to its sale of any System that may be used in Massachusett�,the Company shall
provide the purchaser with a copy of this Approval with the System design,
installation, O&M, and Owner's manuals. In any contract for distribution ot�sale of
the System, the Company shall require the distributor or seller to provide the
purchaser of a System for use in Massachusetts with copies of these documents,prior '
to any sale of the System.
8. To determine whether cause exists for modifying,revoking,or�uspending the
Approval or to determine whether the conditions of the Approval have been met,the
Company shall furnish the Department any information that the Department requests
regarding the Technology within 21 days of the date of receipt of that request.
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9. Within 60 days of issuance by the Department of these Conditians and any other `
revisions to the Approval,the Company shall provide written notification of changes �
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to the Approval to all distributors and resellers of the System. j
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10. The Company shall provide written notification to the Department's Director of the
Wastewater Management Program at least 30 days in advance of the proposed
transfer of ownership of the technology for which this Approval is issued. Said �
notification shall include the name and address of the proposed owner containing a f
specific date of transfer of ownership,responsibility, coverage and liability between �
them. All provisions of this Approval applicable to the Company shall be applicable
to successors and assigns of the Company, unless the Department deterniines
otherwise.
1 l. The Company shall maintain copies of: �
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a) the Approval; �
b) the installation manual specifically detailing procedures for installation of its :
System; �
c) an owner's manual and, if alarms are required, including alarm response ;
procedures; ;
d) a copy of the Company's warranty; and .
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12. The Company shall maintain the following additional information for `Treatment
with Disposal' Systems installed in Massachusetts, and make it available to the
Department within 30 days of a request by the Department:
a) the address of each facility where the System was installed,the Owner's name and '
mailing address (if different),the type of use(e.g. residential, commercial,
institutional, etc.),the design flow, the model insta.11ed; and
b) the installation date, start-up date, current operational status.
13. The Approval shall be binding on the Company and its officers, employees, agents,
contractors, successors, and assigns, including but not limited to dealers, distributors,
and resellers. Violation of the terms and conditions of the Approval by any of the
foregoing persons or entities, respectively, shall constitute violation of the Approval
by the Company unless the Department determines otherwise. �
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VI. General Requirements "
1. Any System for which a complete Disposal System Construction Permit("DSCP") '
Application is submitted while the Approval is in effect, may be permitted, installed,
and used in accordance with the Approval, unless and until:
a) the Department issues modifications or amendments to the Approval which
specifically affect the installation or use of a System installed under the Approval
for the System; or
b) the Department,the local approval authority,or a court requires the System to be �
modified or removed or requires discharges to the System to cease. �
2. All notices and documents required to be submitted to the Department by the Approval :
shall be submitted to:
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Department of Environmental Protection
One Winter Street- Sth floor
Boston,Massachusetts 02108
3. The Department may suspend, modify or revoke the Approval for cause, including, but
not limited to, non-compliance with the terms of the Approval, for obtaining the '
Approval by misrepresentation or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts or any �
change in or discovery of conditions that would constitute grounds for dis�ontinuance �
of the Approval, or as necessary for the protection of public health, safety,welfare or ;
the environment, and as authorized by applicable law. The Department reserves its �
rights to take any enforcement action authorized by law with respect to th�;Approval
and/or the System against the Company, a System Owner, a Designer, an Installer, ;
and/or Service Contractor. '
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