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.0509 SITE SUITABILITY AND CLASSIFICATION

(a) A site evaluated in accordance with Rules .0502 through .0508 of this Section with all parameters determined as suitable shall result in an overall site classification of suitable. Any parameter determined as unsuitable shall result in an overall site classification of unsuitable.

(b) Sites classified as unsuitable may be reclassified as suitable as follows:

  • (1) when site modifications are made that meet the requirements in Sections .0900 or .1200 of this Subchapter for the minimum vertical separation to the SWC;

  • (2) if installation of an interceptor drain will intercept and divert lateral water to prevent saturation of the wastewater system;

  • (3) with the use of advanced pretreatment based on the modified siting and sizing criteria in Section .1200 of this Subchapter; or

  • (4) with the use of a wastewater system identified or approved in Sections .0900 or .1700 of this Subchapter

(c) For sites that are classified as unsuitable in accordance with this Rule, a special site evaluation in accordance with Rule .0510 of this Section may be provided that demonstrates that the proposed wastewater system can be expected to overcome the unsuitable site conditions and function in accordance with this Subchapter.

(d) An IP shall not be issued for a site which is classified unsuitable.

History Note: Authority G.S. 130A-335(e).