How far from the septic field for an outbuilding?

IslandRadio · 05-21-2010, 08:43 AM

Hi !

I need to construct a shop outbuilding behind the main cottage, and I can't seem to find any information about how far such a structure has to be from the septic system leach field.

Any ideas about this and/or pointers to where I might find the information?

I'm looking at building a 14 x 20 building with a Gambrel roof to allow for some 2nd story space as well.

Any feedback or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

This is on Rattlesnake Island

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

RLW · 05-21-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by IslandRadio

Hi !

I need to construct a shop outbuilding behind the main cottage, and I can't seem to find any information about how far such a structure has to be from the septic system leach field.

I do not believe there is any. It just needs to be far enough away so that you do not hit it when excavating for the foundation which has to be 4' down so it is below the freeze line. If it were me the first thing I would do is go and talk to the building inspector as he is the one with the last word plus you have to be so many feet from all property lines.

Steveo · 05-21-2010, 11:08 AM

This was a number of years ago but when I put my septic in there was no restrictions on buildings with no foundation but there was a requirement that any foundation couldn't be within 75 feet of septic. My camp is on piers so no problem there unless I want to put in a cellar some day.

IslandRadio · 05-23-2010, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the info !

I talked with the Building Inspector the other day, and forgot to ask about the leach field setback. I'll certainly make sure I find out when I bring my plans in! Don't want to get everything built and have a problem

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

RLW · 05-23-2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandRadio

Thanks for the info !

I talked with the Building Inspector the other day, and forgot to ask about the leach field setback. I'll certainly make sure I find out when I bring my plans in! Don't want to get everything built and have a problem

Thanks and Regards,

Steve

and that is the safest way to go.

05-21-2010, 08:43 AM	#1
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	How far from the septic field for an outbuilding? Hi ! I need to construct a shop outbuilding behind the main cottage, and I can't seem to find any information about how far such a structure has to be from the septic system leach field. Any ideas about this and/or pointers to where I might find the information? I'm looking at building a 14 x 20 building with a Gambrel roof to allow for some 2nd story space as well. Any feedback or ideas would be greatly appreciated! This is on Rattlesnake Island Thanks and Regards, Steve Last edited by IslandRadio; 05-21-2010 at 08:47 AM. Reason: Spelling error in title

05-21-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	This was a number of years ago but when I put my septic in there was no restrictions on buildings with no foundation but there was a requirement that any foundation couldn't be within 75 feet of septic. My camp is on piers so no problem there unless I want to put in a cellar some day.

05-23-2010, 09:40 AM	#4
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Thanks for the info ! I talked with the Building Inspector the other day, and forgot to ask about the leach field setback. I'll certainly make sure I find out when I bring my plans in! Don't want to get everything built and have a problem Thanks and Regards, Steve