Environmental Health is located at:
209 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd.
Burlington, NC 27217
Environmental Health's hours are:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Phone Number:
(336) 570-6367
Fax Number:
(336) 570-6362
Fees and Description of Services:
$200.00- APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT PERMIT/ SITE SOIL EVALUATION
After the application for an Improvement Permit is received and the applicant notifies the Environmental Health Section that the lot is ready to be evaluated, a detailed site/soil evaluation is performed on at least 2.5 acres. Each lot is evaluated on the basis of six factors: 1) Topography and Landscape Position; 2) Soil Wetness Conditions; 3) Soil depth to rock; 4) Restrictive horizons in the soil; 5) Available Space to install a septic system; 6) Other applicable factors such as distance to a large capacity well. Due to strict and specific rulings regarding procedures we must follow in performing site/soil evaluations, we will be unable to process your application until the items on the application are complete including the site plan. Applicants are advised by telephone and/or in writing as to the suitability of their lot. If an Improvement Permit can be issued it will show the location of the house and sewage system. It will have specifications for the sewage system. You can not obtain a building permit with the Improvement Permit.
AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT (PERMIT)
$200.00- CONVENTIONAL SEWAGE SYSTEM-
An Authorization to Construct is needed to obtain a building permit. This permit has specific information about the septic system that a contractor will need to install the septic system. An Operation Permit is issued after the Environmental Health Specialist has inspected the installation of the sewage system and determines it has been installed according to the Authorization to Construct specifications. The Operation Permit is needed to obtain permanent power from building inspections.
$400.00- SEWAGE SYSTEM WITH A PUMP-
The Authorization to Construct contains a detailed description of the materials to be used in the installation of the sewage system and how it is to be installed. Most pump systems are site specific. The Environmental Health Specialist makes several trips to the site to design the system and be on the site while the system is being installed. This also includes setting or adjusting the pump, gauges and pressure head and a final inspection and issuance of an Operational Permit. The Operation Permit is needed to obtain permanent power from building inspections.
$50.00 - EXISTING SEWAGE SYSTEM CHECKS-
Any system check required to obtain a building permit or permanent power, subdivide the property, move a private residence, etc. The Environmental Health Specialist locates the original sewage system permit if possible. A site visit to the new lot is made to confirm the location of the sewage system and to make a visual inspection for signs of malfunction. The septic system must meet current setback requirements to any new foundation or property lines.
$200.00 - WELL REPAIR PERMIT-
A well repair permit is issued when an existing well needs to be repaired. A well repair means work involved in deeping or changing depths, reaming, sealing, lining, perforating, screening or cleaning, acidizing or redeveloping a well. Repairs to a well with the well head terminating below ground includes extending the well casing above land surface and grouted to a depth of 20 feet.
$300.00- NEW WELL OR REPLACEMENT WELL CONSTRUCTION PERMIT-
The Environmental Health Specialist visits the site to determine the well location. The Specialist will issue a permit after the fee is paid. The Specialist will visit the site during the construction phase of the well to determine compliance with State Well Regulations as well as Alamance County Well Regulations. The Specialist will visit the site again after the pump has been installed to make sure that the pump installer and well contractor properly completed the well head. Water samples for coliform bacteria, inorganic's including lead and nitrates will be collected within 30 days after final approval of the well. It is very important that the well owner has removed the residual chlorine so that these water samples can be taken. The fees for these samples are included in the well permit fee.
$50.00- EXISTING SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AUTHORIZATIONS IN MOBILE HOME PARKS-
The Environmental Health Specialist visits the mobile home park and inspects each septic system in the park. If all appear to be functioning properly, authorization is given to connect the new mobile home to the existing system. If more than one request is received for the same mobile home park at the same time, five dollars is charged for each additional request.
$100.00- APPLICATION FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PARK-
This requires several conferences with the developer to go over and explain the regulations and to advise the developer on the procedures to follow. It will also include a site visit with the developer to see how the park will be designed. The Environmental Health Specialist will review the final plans with the developer and when all requirements have been met, authorize him to develop the park.
$200.00-COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL PLAN REVIEW-
$75.00- COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOL PERMIT-
The Environmental Health Specialist reviews the design criteria for commercial pool to insure compliance with state regulations. The developer is advised of any corrections to be made in the plans. Once the pool has been installed, the Environmental Health Specialist inspects the pool and the water quality. An annual inspection of the pool is conducted in accordance with state regulations.
WATER SAMPLES- CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION
These samples are taken whenever there is a problem or suspected problem at the request of the well owner. Please call our office (336) 570-6367, if you have any questions about which type of samples you should request.
$15.00-BACTERIALOGICAL
$25.00-CHEMICAL
$25.00-NITRATE
$30.00-PETROLEUM
$25.00-PESTICIDE
$25.00-SULFATE-REDUCING/SULFUR BACTERIA
$100.00- TATTOO PERMIT-
A tattoo permit is issued to the tattoo artist after all "Rules Governing Tattooing" are met. Items required for a tattoo permit include but are not limited to: an autoclave to sterilize needle bars, records for each patron, bacterial endospore destruction tests for each autoclave used, disposable razors and ink caps, and sterile dressings for the tattoos.
$200.00- FOOD SERVICE PLAN REVIEW
$50.00 TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT