Health Department InformationSalem Building Department 270 Hartford Road, Salem, CT 06420 Phone: (860) 859-3873 ext: 250 Fax: (860) 859-1184 BuildingDept@salemct.gov
The Health Department inspects restaurants, other food service establishments, wells, and septic systems to insure compliance with the Public Health Code. The Connecticut Public Health Code requires property owners to demonstrate that their property contains a suitable septic system repair area before a Building Permit can be approved. In addition, all building additions, accessory structures, and pools must be located the required distance from the existing septic tank and leaching fields. The purpose of these requirements is to protect your existing septic system and to insure that properties do not become overdeveloped to the point where a septic system repair or expansion would be hindered or limited. The minimum distances from existing septic tanks and leaching fields are: Above ground pools: 10 ft. Inground pools: 25 ft. Additions w/footing drains: 25 ft. Additions w/o footing drains: 15 ft. Accessory structures w/foundations: 10 ft. Accessory structures on piers: 10 ft. Accessory structures <200 sq. ft. w/o piers or foundations: 5 ft. A Sanitarian will review your plans to determine if they meet the Public Health Code. Additional information may be required including soil testing and the location of the septic tank and leaching fields.
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