EXISTING SYSTEM VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(If system has been inspected or installed within the last three years, we may have the
information on file, or; if you have records of repair or installation, you may be able to eliminate this
part of the requirement.)
The following documentation is required for existing system verification.
- Application DH 4015 (PDF 23kb)
- Existing and
Repair Certification DH 4015 (PDF 16kb)
- Site
Information Form (PDF 28kb)
- Soil Evaluation Form DH
4015 (PDF 15kb)
- Soil
Evaluation Report by GEO memo (PDF 44kb)
- Credit Card
Authorization Form (PDF 47kb)
- Fee Chart
- Type of Establishment, office space square footage, number of occupants.
- Section, Township and Range.
- Specific directions to property.
- Type of water system utilities on property.
- Date of initial system construction prior to 1972, 1983 or after
(if well or surface water setback apparent). [64E-6.001(4)]
- Quantity and type of waste being discharged. [64E-6.007(1)(a)]
- Zoning classification.
- Certification of tank size and integrity from licensed Septic Contractor. [64E-6.001(4)]
- Mark the location of the 4 corners of the drain field.
- Floor plan(s). (If house is being modified)
- Water flow records for the previous 18 months
(for commercial systems).
Site Plan Information Required: [64E-6.001(4)
- Lot boundaries with dimensions.
- Existing system configuration, tank and drain field size, tank inlet elevation,
and location on the property.
- The building location.
- Utility or drainage easements.
- Obstructed areas (walkways, driveways, large trees, etc.).
- Location of private or public wells on property.
- Location of wells and onsite sewage disposal systems on adjoining property.
- Location of surface water bodies, storm water systems.
- Location of potable water and non-potable lines within the existing drain field
area.
- General slope of the property.
- Unusual site conditions which may influence the system design such as roof
drains, patios, decks, swimming pools or parking areas.
- Need to obtain an Onsite Sewage Disposal Operating Permit (if applicable) [64E-6.003(5)]
Application for existing system verification should be submitted with a $85.00
permit fee to:
Orange County Health Department
Mail to:
Orange County Health Department
Environmental Health
800 Mercy Drive, Suite 1
Orlando, FL 32808
TYPICAL CROSS SECTION of OSTDS (septic tank & drain field)
