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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM 115-SBD-6395 <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 /> 9. 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 WITH 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 lover 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 — Fine Sand Bldg -- Building <br /> Is -- Loamy Sand > — Greater Than <br /> `sl -- Sandy Loam < --- Less Than <br /> 'I — Loam Bn -- Brown <br /> •s!I -. Silt Loam BI — Black <br /> si — Silt Gy --- Gray <br /> 'cI -- Clay Loam Y — Yellow <br /> scl -- Sandy Clay Loam R — Red <br /> sicl - Silty Clay Loam snot — Mottles <br /> sc --- Sandy Clay w! -- with <br /> sic — Silty Clay fff -- few,fine,faint <br /> 'c -- Clay cc - common,coarse <br /> pt — Peat milt -- Many,medium <br /> m -- <br /> Muck d -- distinct <br /> p -. prominent <br /> Hl4rL — High water level, <br /> Six genera!soil lexn.tres surface water ,r"'--, <br /> or liquid waste disposal BM — Bench Mark f <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 permit.The sanitary permit must be obtained and posted prior to the start of any construction. <br /> A <br />