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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM 115 - SBD - 6395 <br /> To be 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 /> • <br /> 3. MAXIMUM number of bedrooms or commercial use planned; <br /> 4. Is this a new or replacement system; <br /> 5. Completethe 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 writing profile descriptions and completing the plot plan; <br /> 7. MAKE A LEGIBLE diagram accurately locating your test locations. Drawing fo 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 /> 1 1. 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 /> • <br /> • <br /> Soil Separates and Textures Other Symbols <br /> st -- Stone (over 10") • • BR•— Bedrock <br /> cob Cobble (3- 10") SS — Sandstone <br /> gr — Gravel (under 3") LS — Limestone <br /> — Sand HGW — High Groundwater <br /> • cs• Coarse Sand -Pere. - PercolationiRate • <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 /> --- Loam Bn -- Brown <br /> 'sil .-- Silt Loam RI -- Black <br /> si -- Silt Gy -- Gray <br /> el — Clay Loam Y --- Yellow <br /> scl -- Sandy Clay Loam R -- Red <br /> • sicl -- Silty Clay Loam mot — Mottles <br /> se -• Sandy Clay r w/ --- with <br /> sic — Silty Clay fff --- few, fine, faint <br /> c •- Clay cc — common, coarse <br /> Irt Peat mm — Many, medium <br /> m — Muck d c#istinbt <br /> p - prominent • <br /> HWL —'High eater level, <br /> Six general soil textures " surface water ! " <br /> for liquid waste disposal BM — Bench Mark <br /> • VR'P .-- Vertical Reference Point <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <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 he 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 />