Residential Wastewater Solutions

• Inspector Phone: 919-500-6231

*Please call this number after 12 hours of submitting this form if you haven’t received a phone call to schedule.

The on-site wastewater system inspection, hereinafter referred to as Inspection, shall be performed in accordance with 21 NCAC 39 .1004, 21 NCAC 39 .1005 and 21 NCAC 39 .1006. General Statutes, Rules and Minimum Inspection Requirements, can be viewed at www.ncowcicb.info

*Septic inspection prices range from $300-$350 depending on the location of the property

*If done at another time there will be an additional charge of $125 for the service call.
*Invoice(s) MUST be paid before the report can be released.
*If you need to cancel or reschedule an inspection, please give me a 24-hour notice prior to the original scheduled date and time.

*If you have the septic permit, please send a copy to rwsinspector@gmail.com.

• Inspector is not required to report on:

1) Life expectancy of any component or system
2) The causes of the need for a repair
3) The methods, materials and costs of corrections
4) The suitability of the property for any specialized use
5) The market value of the property or its marketability
6) The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property
7) Normal wear and tear to the system

• Inspector is not required to:

1) Identify property lines
2) Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind
3) Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component
4) Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls
5) Move excessive vegetation, structures, personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, snow, ice, or debris that obstruct access to or visibility of the system and any related components
6) Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air
7) Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances
8) Predict future condition, including failure of components
9) Project operating costs of components
10) Evaluate acoustical characteristics of any system or component
11) Inspect equipment or accessories that are not listed as components to be inspected
12) Conduct dosing volume calculations
13) Evaluate soil conditions beyond saturation or ponding
14) Evaluate for the presence or condition of buried fuel storage tanks
15) Evaluate the system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials
16) Perform a hydraulic load test on the system

• Inspector is required to:

1) Uncover tank lids and distribution devices so as to gain access unless blocked as described om 21 MCAC 39 .1004(b)(5). The distribution box may remain covered if the Inspector has an alternate method of observing its condition.
2) Probe system components where deterioration is suspected
3) Report the methods used to inspect the on-site wastewater system
4) Open readily accessible and readily openable components
5) Report signs of abnormal or harmful water entry into or out of the system or components

As required by 21 NCAC 39 .1002 (1) this contract must be provided by Inspector and signed by client or client’s representative prior to Inspection being performed.

The signature below acknowledges receipt of copy of this contract and acceptance of Inspection as stated above:

Note: 21 NCAC 39 .1002 (2) Requires written permission from owner or owner’s representative to perform the inspection must be acquired prior to the inspection.