Pass by value
I spoke with Ipswich City Council Senior Plumbing Inspector Greg Brown regarding flood levels, septic systems and appertinent regulations. He gave me his official opinion, checked council records regarding lot 409 and finished by giving me his direct number and offering to speak to the bank or the valuer.
This was the substance of the discussion:
- The house is above the 100 year flood level.
- The SL (surface level) of the septic system is above the 20 year flood level as required by law.
- The SL of the septic system is incidentally also above the 100 year flood level. The regulated maximum depth is 2m, and given the details of the septic plans for lot 409 as lodged with council, the bottom of the septic disposal area is also above the 20 year flood level, although this is not a requirement.
