Boulder County Inspections
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Before your Septicsmart inspection

Sullivan Septic & Excavation will verify the history of your septic system through the SepticSmart information search. We will verify that the septic system is documented with BCPH and that the final inspection was completed. We will also cross reference all information to make sure it is consistent with the Boulder County Assessor.

The day of your inspection

Our experienced technician will need access to your water as well as a garden hose to test the leach field. We will then complete the 4 page Boulder County OWS Inspection report.

This report will include details as to what is in working condition and what needs repair. Please see the inspection report to find a list of items that will be included on your inspection.

After your inspection

After your septic system inspection is completed, the inspection report will state if the septic system “PASSED or ‘FAILED” the inspection. You can only submit a PASSED inspection report to Boulder County. Therefore, if the septic system DOES NOT PASS the inspection, repairs will need to be prior to selling the home. If the septic system does not PASS due to a failed leach field. The septic system will need to be replaced. The homeowner or buyer can take on this responsibly. However, the buyer will need to sign an agreement with Boulder County public Health.  

The buyer, seller, or realtor will receive a copy of the inspection report. The Septicsmart inspection will need to be taken to Boulder County Public Health. Someone needs to take the Septicsmart inspection to Boulder County Public Health to file for the Property Transfer certificate. 
 
The designated representative will then submit their "passed" Boulder County OWS Inspection Report within 365 days, along with a check for $80 directly to:
 
Water Quality Program, Environmental Health Division
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH)
3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
303-441-1564

Property Transfer Certificate

You must file for the Property Transfer Certificate in PRIOR to your closing date. To do this, BCPH will ensure that all requirements have been met.

Once this process is completed, BCPH will mail the Property Transfer Certificate to the provided address. Your certificate will remain valid for 1 year from the issue date.

Boulder's premier septic program

The Boulder County SepticSmart program was initiated to ensure that septic system issues are disclosed to home buyers. Also, all such issues must be repaired with one year of the closing date by the existing owner or buyer, as decided in the real estate contract. An inspection is required on every property transfer to protect the buyer from septic problems down the road.

All about SepticSmart

Do you want to learn more about Boulder's premier SepticSmart program? Click here to find out what the program is about and why it's so important to our community.

Sullivan Septic Inspection Process

Click here for more information on Sullivan Septic inspection process.  You can search all septic systems on file through the Boulder County SepticSmart program. You can find your own system, or determine if a property you are interested in has information on file.

Boulder County systems on file

You can search all septic systems on file through the Boulder County SepticSmart program. You can find your own system, or determine if a property you are interested in has information on file.

Boulder County permit process

Click here to get more information on the septic permit process of Boulder County, CO. You will find what type of permit best suits your needs and is right for your new septic system installation, repair, or replacement.

Boulder County Forms

The Boulder County SepticSmart program has a variety of helpful forms and lists so that you can better understand the permit process, inspections process, and much more.
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