In order to make the process of applying for and obtaining permits for septic systems in Titus County as convenient as possible, the following guidelines have been established.

To obtain the application form for a permit to construct an on-site sewage disposal system in Titus County, contact:

Jim Tatman-
100 W. 1 SI Street, #401 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 577-6794 (ifno answer leave message or page (903) 856- 4475)

Designs for septic systems must meet all construction standards for on-site sewage facilities as required by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, effective January, 1990. All designs must be obtained from a consultant who is a licensed Professional Engineer or a Registered Sanitarian by the State of Texas and well informed in On-Site Sewage Facility Design. Information is available on individuals that are capable of preparing such designs from the Titus County Environmental Investigator. This design must be submitted along with the permit application.

Any person other than the homeowner who installs a system must be licensed by the State of Texas as either an Installer 1 or Installer 2 depending on what type of system is being installed. In ALL cases however, the rules set forth for proper installation by T.N.R.C.C. must be followed.

A Site Evaluation report must be perfonned by a Licensed Site Evaluator prior to system design and this report must be submitted along with the Application for permit.

Permit Fees:

The following documents must be submitted prior to issuance of an Authorization to Construct Permit:

1. Application for Permit
2. Site evaluation
3. System design
4. Affidavit to the Public
5. Permit Fee

The submitted information will be reviewed for compliance and if found in order, an Authorization to Construct will be issued. The Installer MUST have this in hand prior to beginning ANY part of system installation.

Those systems with sprinklers must have an Affidavit to the Public signed, notorized, and filed at the Titus County Clerk's office by either the Home Owner or the Installer. There must also be an attatched copy of a maintenance agreement in accordance with TNRCC Rules. A copy of this aggreement must be provided in addition to the permit before opperation of the facility may begin.

Inspections must be made before any lines or tanks are covered. Inspections should be requested at least two days prior to installation, however this may be waved by the assigned Designated Represenative who will make the final inspection.

Should you have any questions concerning this matter please feel free to call any of the above listed Designated Represenatives. In some cases you may be refeied to another Inspector on this list due to scheduling accomidations.

NOTICE

FILING OF AFFIDAVIT TO THE PUBLIC FOR AEROBIC ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES USING SURFACE APPLICATION

An Affidavit to the Public must be completed, notarized, and recorded with the County clerk in the county in shich this system is to be installed. This recorded document should accompany the application when submitted to our office for approval.

The property owner will be responsible for all filing fees, and should check with the County Clerk's office in the County of installation for further information on appropriate fees and filing procedures.

All final permits for on-site sewage facilities using this disposal method Will Be Held until receipt by our office of a certified copy of the recorded affidavit to the public.