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1. Stake out the building or addition.
- Any addition to a residence must be at least five feet from the septic tank and ten feet from the field lines.
- In-ground pools or additions that require the existing grade to be cut more than one foot must have a 25 foot setback from the field lines.
2. Complete the application for “Use of Existing Septic System”
3. You may be required to obtain a soils map from an approved soil consultant to submit with your application.
See http://www.state.tn.us/environment/gwp/forms/soilconsultants.pdf for a list of consultants in Tennessee. 4. Within 3 days of the submission of your application, an inspector will visit the site and determine if state regulations have been met.
- If regulations have been met, a permit will be issued for the building, or approval will be given for the addition.
- If regulations are not met, your application cannot be approved unless there are minor changes that can be made to comply with the regulations.
- If the application is denied, individuals may seek a variance from the state.
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