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r <br /> INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM 11 - 6395t <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 /> 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 writing 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 /> 0. 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 VVITH 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 /> cob -- Cobble (3- 10") SS - Sandstone <br /> gr - Gravel (under 3") LS - Limestone <br /> *s - Sand HGW - High Groundwater <br /> cs '- Coarse Sand Perc Percolation Rate <br /> med s - Medium Sand W - Well <br /> fs - Finer Sand Bldg - Building <br /> Is - Loamy Sand > --- Greater Than <br /> 'sl - Sandy Loam < _ Less Than <br /> *I - Loam Bn - Brovvn <br /> *sil Silt Loam Bl ._ Black <br /> si - Silt Gy - Gray <br /> 'cl -_ Clay Loam Y Yellow <br /> scl - Sandy Clay Loam R -- fled <br /> sicl - Silty Clay Loarn mot Mottles <br /> sc: -' Sandy Clay wl - with <br /> sic - Silty Clay fff - few, fine, faint <br /> xc Clay __ cc - common, coarse ^, <br /> pt - Peat 1nm Many, medium _ t <br /> In - Muck d - distinct <br /> p prominent <br /> HWL High water level, <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 per_mit;. The sanitary permit must be obtained and posted prior to the start gf ry construction. i <br />