Massachusetts Public Health Inspector Training Wastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW) Session 2: Permits and Licenses

Session Overview  Permits  Licenses/Certifications  MassDEP Approvals for Systems 2MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

After completing this session, you will be able to:  List required permits and licenses for onsite systems  Describe requirements for the issuance of these permits and licenses  Name circumstances when MassDEP must approve the onsite system even though the Board of Health (BOH) is the approving authority Learning Objectives 3MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

Permits and Approvals  Permits: 1. Disposal System Construction Permit (DSCP) 2. Certificate of Compliance (CoC)  Approvals: 1. Abandonment of System 4MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 Required for any and all work performed on an onsite system  Valid for 3 years, in most cases  Issued: ̶ In reference to a property or parcel ̶ In writing ̶ To a licensed individual Can a BOH create their own DSCP? Permits—DSCP 5MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 General Classes: 1. Minor component repair 2. Upgrade 3. Expansion (increase in design flow) 4. New construction Permits—DSCP 6MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 Abandonment of Systems ̶ Requires “written permission”  Does it require a DSCP?  What gets abandoned?  How? Approvals 7MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

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 Issued by LBOH ̶ Corresponds to DSCP  Only issued: ̶ When work is complete ̶ Inspections and as-built plan assure compliance with all regulations  Signed by BOH, Installer, and Designer  May need additional approvals (such as electrical or plumbing)  Copy to Building Inspector for certificate of occupancy, if required Permits— Certificate of Compliance 11MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

12MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2 Can a BOH create their own C of C?

 Issued by BOH 1. Disposal System Installer (DSI) 2. Septage Hauler  Issued at state level: 1. Soil Evaluator (SE) 2. System Inspector 3. Registered Sanitarian (RS) 4. Professional Engineer (PE) 5. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Licenses and Certifications 13MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 Issued by the BOH  Requires demonstrated knowledge of system construction ̶ What does your city/town require?  Applications, fees, and requirements will differ from town to town ̶ No statewide licensing  Expire every 1-2 years Licenses-DSI 14MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

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Discussion Questions There are no statewide requirements for licensing DSIs. 1. What are local ramifications? 2. What are the pros and cons of local control? 16MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 Locally issued by BOH for pumping septic tanks and hauling/transferring septage within municipal borders  Similar to DSI (no state licensing)  Communities have varying requirements  Issued annually by most Towns Licenses—Septage Haulers 17MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

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 What do they do?  Who’s eligible?  What is BOH role?  Does the BOH have to have SE on staff? Certifications— Soil Evaluator (SE) 19MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 What is it?  Who’s eligible?  What do they do?  What is BOH role?  What is the timeframe for submission of reports? Certifications— System Inspector 20MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 What is it?  Who’s eligible?  What do they do?  Does the BOH have to have RS on staff?  Are there restrictions on the size of systems they can design? Certifications— MA Registered Sanitarian (RS) 21MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 What is it?  Who’s eligible?  What do they do?  Are there restrictions on the size of systems they can design? Certifications— MA Registered Professional Engineer (PE) 22MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

 What is it?  Who’s eligible?  What do they do?  What is the relevance to Title 5? Certifications— Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 23MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

MassDEP Approval/Permits 24MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2

Session Recap  Permits  Licenses/Certifications  MassDEP Approvals for Systems in rare instances 25MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 2