Building a deck over a septic tank?

mrsmckinky

We'd like to build a deck coming off of our screened-in porch, but we have a septic tank off to the side of where we want to build it.  We weren't planning on building the deck directly over the access to the tank, but someone told us we shouldn't put anything over the entire space where the tank is buried....thoughts?

laddiebug

Your local health department will have the answer for regulations that you must follow.

Also note that if your tank ever backs up, you may have to remove the part of the deck that is over the septic tank to fix it.

~NB~

Check your city/county building codes. In most cases, you can't build over a septic field.

mrs.rescue4

Many cities/towns have no restrictions as it doesn't impact them...it impacts the homeowner...you!  However, you should never, ever build something over the septic tank , piping leading to the tank or leach fields as, if you ever need to repair/place/have work done to the tank, piping or leach fields, you can kiss the deck goodbye.  Not a smart thing to do.  Now, give yourself some space (for example, our deck comes about 6' from the tank, 4' from the piping) and you're all set.  GL!