PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT WHICH IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND
SHOULD BE ALTERED TO SUIT SPECIFIC APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS BY THE
RELEVANT AUTHORITY AS REQUIRED
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Dear Sir/ Madam
RE:
WASTEWATER WORKS APPROVAL FOR ……………………………….
I refer to your application to install a wastewater system at the above site.
I advise that, pursuant to the South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013
(the Regulations) your application has been approved subject to the following conditions.
Please note that penalties can apply for non- compliance with approval conditions.
1. The approved wastewater system incorporates:
1.1.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
1.6.
Sanitary plumbing and drainage in compliance with AS/NZS 3500
A Make /model (CHECK PRODUCT APPROVAL) Composting toilet ( NOTE
THAT THE EXCESS LIQUID DRAIN REQUIRED FOR THE TOILET WILL
NORMALLY BE PLUMBED INTO THE GREYWATER SYSTEM )
A ……….L septic tank (FOR PRIMARY TREATMENT OF GREYWATERCHECK PRODUCT APPROVAL)
A
m2 surface area reed bed in accordance with Department of Health and
Ageing product approval ……….(CHECK PRODUCT APPROVAL)
………m2 irrigation area with associated pipework and fittings as specified by
the design engineer in the report dated …………….
Audible visible alarm to indicate pump failure installed in
………………………………
2. The system is to be installed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance
with:
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
The plans and specifications submitted including any amendments
made/required with this approval.
Manufacturers, installers and equipment suppliers’ instructions and
recommendations.
The ………..Engineer’s report dated………………………
In the case of any wastewater products to be installed, the relevant product
approval conditions
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.7
Australia/New Zealand Standard for Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage
(AS/NZS 3500.2).
The Onsite Wastewater Systems Code
The Relevant clauses of AS/NZS 1546.2 On site domestic Treatment Units,
Waterless Composting Toilets
Conditions of this approval.
3.
In accordance with the Regulations, wastewater works must be carried out by a suitably
qualified person. Additionally, the required signed Certificates of Compliance and “as
constructed” drawings must be submitted to the relevant authority and the owner or
occupier of the land on which the work was undertaken within 28 days.
4.
In regards to inspection and commissioning, the relevant authority reserves the right to
inspect during construction, or upon completion, or not to inspect the installation.
ADD ANY MANDATORY INSPECTION/ NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
HERE
5.
OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT
A durable notice is to be permanently located in a prominent position (such as a power
box) on the property showing :
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Type of system installed
Date of system installed
Servicing / desludging frequency
Prohibited discharges
Relevant Authority / Manufacturer details
6.
The operator of the wastewater system must ensure that the lids and access openings
are to be fitted so as to be childproof.
7.
The operator of a wastewater system must ensure that the system is operated,
maintained and serviced in accordance with :
7.1
7.2
8.
The operator of a wastewater system must ensure that wastewater from the system is
reused or disposed of in accordance with:
8.1
8.2
9.
The conditions of this approval
The prescribed codes to the extent which they are applicable.
These approval conditions
All relevant standards and Codes to the extent which they are applicable.
With respect to the composting toilet:
9.1
9.2
9.3
Material from the compost chambers shall be removed in accordance with
manufacturers’ instructions and the product approval for the unit in a manner
that prevents human contact with the material. Hygienic practices must be
employed.
Areas where composted material is buried must not be used for the cultivation
of food for human consumption for at least 6 months after the burial.
Areas used to bury composted material must not cause pollution of surface or
subsurface waters and must be located at least 50 metres from any
watercourse, well, bore or dam.
9.4
A permanent notice containing basic instructions and maintenance
requirements must be affixed to the unit in a prominent (clearly visible by the
user) position adjacent to the pedestal.
10. Where installed, any pumps and rising mains required must be suitable for their intended
loads and operating environment.
11. This approval will expire if the works are not commenced, or are commenced but not
substantially completed within 24 months after the date of approval.
12. Pursuant to the Regulations, the relevant authority may, on its own initiative, by written
notice to the operator of a wastewater system to which a wastewater works approval
applies, vary or revoke a condition of the approval or impose a further condition, but in
that case, the variation, revocation or imposition may not take effect until at least 6
months after the giving of the notice unless12.1
12.2
The operator consents orThe relevant authority states in the notice that, in its opinion, the variation
revocation or imposition is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate significant
harm to public or environmental health or the risk of such harm.
Approved by:
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Date:
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Note 1:
The approval does not abrogate responsibilities under other Acts or Regulations
to obtain the necessary approvals, permits or licences from other agencies.
Note 2:
Sludge from the system is to be taken away by an EPA licensed operator to an
approved site in accordance with the SA Biosolids Guidelines.
Note 3:
Any alterations/upgrades/modifications to this system will be subject to separate
application (s) and approval from the relevant authority.
Note 4:
This approval does not cover the structural stability of the proposed building
housing the composting toilet. The installation must not cause structural damage
to any building or to the composting toilet itself.