Can I build garage here? *pic

[Ramg66]

Black line would be the back of the garage, the front of garage will be to the left of the picture. I am new to septic systems, I had a house inspection and the inspector told me: Yellow Arrow was part of septic system 4-6 inch PVC pipe with cap on it. Blue Arrow was ground dug up and the inspector thought it was part of septic tank (pump section). Red arrows we think is part of the leach field.

Any advice if I can build back of garage (black line) nothing will be built to the right of the black line. I would appreciated it. I will have it inspected professionally, I just want your advice so I know what to say.

Thank you,

Ramg66

 

[plow]

Nope. You would be building on top of a crop circle. Those are protected.

 

[BlackSheepSpeedShop]

That a big negatory!

 

[Ramg66]

Are you saying the crop circle extends out farther to the left than the greener grass?

 

[MN4x4]

You really need to find out where your leach field is, but it's likely MUCH larger than just the area you've indicated. Just guessing from your house there are probably at least 3 drops and a few hundred linear feet of field. Can you contact the people who put it in, or perhaps find original plans at the building inspection office?

 

[plow]

Are you saying the crop circle extends out farther to the left than the greener grass?

Don't listen to me man, I was just throwin in a wise crack. I'll get outta your way.

 

[ez-duzit]

Hire a contractor (who already owns the underground pipe detection equipment) to stake out your leech field. Then check with your local building department for minimum distance requirements.

 

[Ramg66]

That's my next step, just getting some input so I know what to say. Thank you for your advice. No disrespect Plow, I just like to ask questions, thanks I appreciate your time.

 

[Fyrme]

The DEQ in your area should have a print with measurements of your feild. Even if your garage will not be on top of it, you will want to be very careful of the construction traffic driving over the field. Heavy trucks and tractors will destroy it over time.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

Look in the municipal building codes. You're going to have side yard, rear yard, and front yard setbacks to deal with. Then minimum distance between existing improvements (like the house). Your state or county will have limits as to how close the garage can be too the drain field, tank, lines, etc.

Finally, in my states you need to have a location on your property for a second drain field in case the first one fails. You county Sanitarian probably has the original permit and drawing and can tell you what the requirements are. Check out that.

Keep us posted.

 

[D.J.]

Talk to your local housing planning commission and ask them! It would also help if we knew where you are located as some members around your area can be more specific as to what can be done in your area!

 

[Playwme]

Does the garage go on the left or the right of the black line? The front of the house isn't completely obvious there.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

You can push a steel probe in the ground to find where the leach field is. (The probe will hit rocks). Also remember that you need to leave access to the tank for when it needs pumping.

 

[plow]

That's my next step, just getting some input so I know what to say. Thank you for your advice. No disrespect Plow, I just like to ask questions, thanks I appreciate your time.

Absolutely none taken. I was pullin on your chain a little. Lookin at the pic I see a circle in the grass. Good luck with your projo.

 

[ChevyEFI]

I like your thought of placement and know nothing about leach fields.

That said, if it were possible to go there, a walk-way access to a detached garage might work well.

 

[nippaero]

I had to stay 10ft away from mine when I built my shop last year.

 

[Ramg66]

Thank you all for your advice, I will update when I get more info.

Also I thought someone had asked if it were left or right of the black line, front of house left on pic-back of house is right. I would be building on the Left of black line AWAY from septic activity.

Sorry about that.

 

[nolimits76]

Does the garage go on the left or the right of the black line? The front of the house isn't completely obvious there.

The OP can clarify but I think we are looking at a side shot of his house. On the right, you can see what I believe is his back patio. To the left of the black line, I believe is one of the sides of his existing garage. It appears he has a man door from the garage to the side yard, with a/c units nearby.

My interpretation is the black line would be the back wall of his future garage; therefore, making the front entry to the left.

Assuming all this correct, OP, how do you plan on addressing the a/c units?

I haven't used a traditional septic system; however, with (2) previous homes I had the "new" style that has a 3-stage tank, and then shoots out to (3) strategically placed sprinkler heads. So you have a sprinkler system for your backyard.

Seems weird, but supposedly by the time the water hits the sprinkler heads it's supposed to be clean enough to drink. I never tested the theory but can vouch the water is clear when it comes out. Also, at the first house, we had company over and a bunch of kids in the backyard when the sprinklers kicked on. It was summer time and the kids went crazy playing in them. None of them stunk or had any craziness go on. However, after they were alerted what type of sprinklers they were playing in, it was a huge buzz kill for them. For the parents, it was a huge laugh.

I think each sprinkler head had a 25' radius and overlapped a bit.

What I do know about septic systems is this "newer" style like I had is used on newer homes, and also homes where the land won't perk right for a traditional system. It wouldn't be cheap, but theoretically you could probably convert and run your sprinkler lines so it works with your garage plans.

 

[Ramg66]

The OP can clarify but I think we are looking at a side shot of his house. On the right, you can see what I believe is his back patio. To the left of the black line, I believe is one of the sides of his existing garage. It appears he has a man door from the garage to the side yard, with a/c units nearby.

My interpretation is the black line would be the back wall of his future garage; therefore, making the front entry to the left.

Thank you! That is correct. My wife always gets on my case about this, she always says I think people can read my mind. Sorry about that.

Garage will be detached 15-20 feet from the house, on the left of the black line (black line being the back of the garage), on the right of the black line nothing will be done. The driveway will be way to the left of the picture.

 

[Ramg66]

What I do know about septic systems is this "newer" style like I had is used on newer homes, and also homes where the land won't perk right for a traditional system. It wouldn't be cheap, but theoretically you could probably convert and run your sprinkler lines so it works with your garage plans.

This is another option I have been thinking about too. I plan on building a swimming pool in the back yard, I might just have them dig up and move the leech field while the equipment for excavating is there.

 

[Pluribus]

If you're lucky enough to have a gravity system, do everything in your power to not have to relocate and change to any other type. Many/most? jurisdictions are now requiring more complicated systems that cost more, require frequent inspections and maintenance, and have more opportunities for problems.

As others have said up-thread, find your "as-built" drawing, which for a house that new, I'm almost positive will be on file with the city/county/state. That's a common term for the septic system design and location in relation to the house. That same agency will have the setback distances required from various components of the system as well as allowable grade cuts.

You also don't want to piss off the aliens that made the crop circles. Bad ju-ju and whatnot.

 

[T-Mac]

If you're lucky enough to have a gravity system, do everything in your power to not have to relocate and change to any other type. Many/most? jurisdictions are now requiring more complicated systems that cost more, require frequent inspections and maintenance, and have more opportunities for problems.

As others have said up-thread, find your "as-built" drawing, which for a house that new, I'm almost positive will be on file with the city/county/state. That's a common term for the septic system design and location in relation to the house. That same agency will have the setback distances required from various components of the system as well as allowable grade cuts.

You also don't want to piss off the aliens that made the crop circles. Bad ju-ju and whatnot.

Agreed definitely

 

[Ramg66]

Thanks, good advice!!