anyone know anything about hunt camp building permits and septic tanks?

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Odd scenario.

Typically a septic can't be installed without a qualifying building, as you need to show occupancy, and calculations for waste water, set backs etc.

A well usually won't be drilled unless there is a record of same, as there are specific requirements under the Source Water Protection Act.

OP, if it's a decent deal, I'd go for it. The age of the building, and the subsequent work, would indicate that even if the structure was done without permit, it likely is grandfathered, as evidenced by the septic, and most recently the well.

Does the township have an interactive mapping site that shows the structure? If so, that's a very good indication that it is.

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awesome info. i never thought of the grandfatherd scenario.

im gunna have to call the city again but they still wont give any info on the property without the owners permission. guess ill have to wait and see if he responds tho the low ball offer.

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Odd scenario.

Typically a septic can't be installed without a qualifying building, as you need to show occupancy, and calculations for waste water, set backs etc.

A well usually won't be drilled unless there is a record of same, as there are specific requirements under the Source Water Protection Act.

OP, if it's a decent deal, I'd go for it. The age of the building, and the subsequent work, would indicate that even if the structure was done without permit, it likely is grandfathered, as evidenced by the septic, and most recently the well.

Does the township have an interactive mapping site that shows the structure? If so, that's a very good indication that it is.

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I don't understand what your talking about requirments for a well? I just drilled a well on a property with no septic. Simply call a well driller, pay and it's done.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

but they still wont give any info on the property without the owners permission. guess ill have to wait and see if he responds tho the low ball offer.

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If he's using a real estate agent or a lawyer they (he) has to answer those questions by law.

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Originally Posted by canadaman30

I don't understand what your talking about requirments for a well? I just drilled a well on a property with no septic. Simply call a well driller, pay and it's done.

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All well drilling requires a permit unless it's done under the guise of fixing a old well....but I know from personal experience it's not always done and can be done off the books.

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Originally Posted by canadaman30

I don't understand what your talking about requirments for a well? I just drilled a well on a property with no septic. Simply call a well driller, pay and it's done.

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Drilling contractors have a permanent "permit",the cost of which is included in the price. No driller can operate without one.

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Originally Posted by MikePal

All well drilling requires a permit unless it's done under the guise of fixing a old well....but I know from personal experience it's not always done and can be done off the books.

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Theres never been a well on my property, the well was done simply by making a phone call. There is a welded stamp on the side of the well casing, I would assume what ever legal requirements was included in the price.

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Drilling contractors have a permanent "permit",the cost of which is included in the price. No driller can operate without one.

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beat me to it

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Originally Posted by trimmer21

Drilling contractors have a permanent "permit",the cost of which is included in the price. No driller can operate without one.

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Isn't that for him to be 'permitted' to do the work in the township....but as a home owner, who wants a well drilled, you must in the bylaws, request a permit from the municipality and the work has to be inspected... at least that is what is on the books in my municipality.

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Originally Posted by MikePal

Isn't that for him to be 'permitted' to do the work in the township....but as a home owner, who wants a well drilled, you must in the bylaws, request a permit from the municipality and the work has to be inspected... at least that is what is on the books in my municipality.

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thats also what i understand.

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Originally Posted by MikePal

Isn't that for him to be 'permitted' to do the work in the township....but as a home owner, who wants a well drilled, you must in the bylaws, request a permit from the municipality and the work has to be inspected... at least that is what is on the books in my municipality.

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as a land owner you need to have the permits to have the work done. its not the contractors problem to get the permits, thats what i researched as well.

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Originally Posted by Bowjob

as a land owner you need to have the permits to have the work done. its not the contractors problem to get the permits, thats what i researched as well.

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Do as you please, all I can tell you is I now have a well whereas I didn't before, it cost me nothing more than phone call to a legit well driller from my area. My taxes have not increased the well has a stamped number and no permit on my part was required from my township office.
Septic system is a whole other issue that does need a permit and inspection by township.