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BOH orders watertight septic-tank upgrade at 13 Bernard Circle after building modification reveals nearby cesspool
Summary
Following an after-the-fact basement conversion, the Board directed replacement of the primary cesspool near the 13 Bernard Circle foundation with a watertight septic tank to meet setback and safety concerns.
Health Agent Drew Belsky reported that a post-construction file review for 13 Bernard Circle revealed the primary cesspool chamber lies within 10 feet of a newly converted foundation, creating risk that septage could contact the structure. Belsky recommended replacing the primary cesspool chamber with a watertight septic tank and using the secondary cesspool as a leaching pit to meet applicable setback regulations.
The Board agreed the upgrade requirement was a reasonable application of cesspool-upgrade rules triggered by the building modification and directed staff to notify the property owner.
