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What will be inspected

Q:      Who needs to get a Title Five inspection?

 A:   Any person(s) who own a home in Massachusetts that is not using a municipal sewer service who wishes to sell their home, refinance their home, or change usage of their home( i.e. put an addition on) their home must have a Title Five inspection performed before any of these events can take place.

Q:     How much will I pay for a Title Five inspection?

A:    This will vary from inspector to inspector but between $300 and $500 is a good estimate for most systems. The fee should be established prior to the completion of the inspection. 

Q:    Will my cesspool pass?

A:   This varies from town to town, if you call your local Board of Health they will provide you with this info, or submit this question with the town in question and we will email you an answer.

Q:   When should I get my septic system inspected?

A:   As soon as you know that you are going to market, refinance, or change the usage of your home you should schedule an inspection appointment to prevent any delays in any of the above transactions.

Q:    What are some reasons that a system would not pass?

A:    Some of the more common reasons:

•  municipal  sewer service mandated by township
•  tank or cesspool requires pumping more than 4 times per year
• the septic tank is constructed of metal
• backup of sewage into the house
• cesspool or leach field is below water table

Q:  How long is a system inspection good for?

A:   A system inspection or certification (for new or upgraded systems) is generally good for two years. If documented annual pumping has been performed the the inspection is valid for three years. 

Q:  What happens is my system fails?

A:   If your system fails the inspection then you must correct the conditions that caused the failure within two years. This time limit may be cut down if the local B.O.H. determines that the failed system poses a threat to the environment and or public health. Additionally you are required to connect to the municipal sewer system if one is available to you and your system fails. In any case you will be required to meet "maximum feasible compliance" as mandated in the state code.

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