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.. ti <br /> INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM 115 - SBD - 6395 <br /> To a complete and accurate soil test,your report must include: <br /> 1. Complete legal description; • <br /> 2. The use section must clearly indicate whether this is a:residence or commercial project; <br /> 3. MAXIMUM number of bedrooms or commercial use planned; <br /> 4. Is this a new or replacement system; <br /> 5. Complete the suitability rating boxes. A SITE IS SUITABLE FOR A HOLDING TANK ONLY IF ALL <br /> OTHER SYSTEMS ARE RULED OUT BASED ON SOIL CONDITIONS; <br /> 6. PLEASE use the abbreviations shown here for vvriting,profile descriptions and completing the plot plan; <br /> 7. MAKE A LEGIBLE diagram accurately locating your test locations. Drawing to scale is preferred. A • <br /> separate sheet may be used if desired; <br /> 8. Make sure your benchmark and vertical elevation reference point are clearly shown,and are permanent; <br /> 9. Complete all appropriate boxes as to dates, names,addresses, flood plain data, percolation test exemp- <br /> tion, if appropriate; <br /> 10. If the information (such as flood plain,elevation)does not apply, place N.A. in the appropriate box; <br /> 11. Sign the form and place your current address and your certification number; <br /> 12. Make legible copies and distribute as required. ALL SOIL TESTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE <br /> LOCAL AUTHORITY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF COMPLETION. <br /> ABBREVIATIONS FOR CERTIFIED SOIL TESTERS <br /> Soil Separates and Textures Other Symbols <br /> st — Stone (over 10") BR — Bedrock <br /> • <br /> cob --- Cobble (3 - 10") SS — Sandstone <br /> gr — Gravel (under 3") LS — Limestone <br /> *s — Sand HGW — High Groundwater <br /> • •cs Coarse Sand • - • Pere - Percolation Rate • <br /> med s — Medium Sand W — Well <br /> fs -- Fine Sand Bldg -- Building <br /> Is — Loamy Sand > — Greater Than <br /> 'sl --- Sandy Loam < -- Less Than <br /> *I — Loam Bn — Brown <br /> *sil — Silt Loam BI -- Black <br /> si — Silt Gy — Gray <br /> *cl — Clay Loam Y -- Yellow <br /> scl -- Sandy Clay Loam R — ,Red•. <br /> sicl — Silty Clay Loam mot — Mottles <br /> se — Sandy Clay w/ -- with <br /> sic — Silty Clay fff -- few, fine, faint • <br /> c -- Clay cc — common, coarse <br /> pt — Peat mm — Many, medium <br /> m - Muck d — distinct <br /> p — prominent <br /> HWL — High water lever, <br /> * Six general soil textures surface water <br /> for liquid waste disposal BM — Bench Mark • <br /> VRP -- Vertical Reference Point <br /> TO THE OWNER: <br /> This soil test report is the first step in securing a sanitary permit. The county or the Department may request <br /> verification of this soil test in the field prior to permit issuance. A complete set of plans for the private <br /> sewage system and a permit application must be submitted to the appropriate local authority in order to • <br /> obtain a permit. The sanitary permit must be obtained and posted prior to the start of any construction. • • <br />