Septic Repair
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit for a septic repair (sample repair permit) in person at the Frederick County Health Department/ Environmental Health Services.
- The fee for the permit can be found on the Fee Schedule.
- This fee can be paid in cash or with a personal check.
- Information pertaining to the property must be supplied at the time of application, including, but not limited to:
- Name of subdivision and lot number (if applicable)
- It is also necessary for the applicant to choose a licensed Frederick County septic installer to perform the repair.
- A property owner may perform their own repair; however, prior to doing so a Septic Release form must be signed with the Health Department.
- Applicant must have their contracted septic system installer contact the Health Department to have a Sanitarian meet them at the site.
- At the time of the site visit, the Sanitarian will conduct any necessary soil evaluation and percolation testing and determine the appropriate means of repairing the septic system.
- Once the repair has been completed, but before it is covered, the installer must contact the Sanitarian for a final inspection.
- When the final inspection is completed, a certificate is issued to the property owner that verifies the repair was done to the satisfaction of the Health Department.
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