Designing a proper septic tank is a vital part of constructing a property that cannot access the local sewer system. In fact, the final design of a property cannot be completed until the ideal location of the septic tank has been decided upon. Doing so will help to ensure big savings on the construction and design of the septic tank.
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An easement is the right one party has to use the property of someone else. This kind of arrangement occurs in many situations. For example, if one person needs to cut through another lawn to get to their favorite fishing pond, then this is called an easement. However, there are many other scenarios in which this occurs when the law is concerned.
These include the previously mentioned scenario, support, and waterway easements. In addition, there are also the types of easements that block one from doing something on one’s property; this is called a negative easement. Easements are used for both individual reasons, and for business purposes.
Few things can be more distressing for a homeowner than a problem with the septic system. Even householders who are vigilant about reducing the water load and ensuring that the tank is pumped regularly can find themselves facing an unpleasant situation if something goes wrong. While there are many things that can go wrong with a septic system, they can be roughly grouped into a few common scenarios.
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is a space-based radio-navigation system that provides users worldwide with valuable information including three-dimensional position, navigation, velocity and time data. It comprises of 24 satellites, which are in orbit some 12,000 miles above the earth’s surface. GPS operates on the principle of triangulation. The satellites broadcast their position on a continuous basis, and by combining the measurements from different satellites.
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A pool is surely an eye-catcher and it can be a major entertainment and recreational spot on your property. It offers privacy, comfort, and convenience. If you want a pool on your property, everything boils down to basically having enough space for the pool and how much you are willing to spend for it. You must be warned, though, that if you are planning to resell your property in the future, having a pool does not necessarily increase its selling price since some buyers might be put off by safety and maintenance concerns.
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When looking to develop your property, whether it be residential or commercial, the DEEP (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection) plays an important role. The DEEP helps to insure that your property is not going to cause any damage to the local environment when starting new construction, or that if you are looking to change the boundary lines of your property, that it will not encroach on protected lands. This service is very important for both the property owners, insuring that they are not breaking any laws, and the environment alike.
If the recent events of Hurricane Sandy have been any indication to what is ahead then it’s now more important than ever that we gain more accountability in the event that another violent storm hits. Let’s be honest, how many of us are actually completely prepared for the next big storm to hit our property? It won’t ever happen to us, right? Ask the people in New York or the New Jersey coastal area if that assumption was accurate or not.
On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made her way up the eastern seaboard and struck a path through Connecticut. Governor Malloy ordered road closures for all state highways because of the immense amount of rain and wind that was going to strike the state. About 630,000 residents within Connecticut lost power. Some didn’t have have their power turned back on for over a week. After the storm passes, however, the focus turns to the after effects of the hurricane.
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The average cost of a cleanup from flood damage, when you factor in costs like cleaning, flooring, electrical, even from only an inch of water can be over $10,000. Regular insurance doesn’t provide flood protection, ,but the government does, in the form of the National Flood Insurance Program. To qualify though, you need a FEMA Elevation Certificate.
Sustainable development in CT can save you money in construction costs and will help reduce maintenance costs in the future. Land management and development practices that follow Low Impact Development guidelines will create an environment that meets water quality standards and protects the sediment control and erosion that makes the property environmentally sensitive. The use of land surveys and civil engineering helps property owners design and plan their land improvement projects.
A land survey does more than resolve property line disputes. When a Connecticut landowner seeks approval from their local building officials or planning board to make major changes on their property, a boundary survey is usually required. If money is being borrowed to pay for the land improvement, the survey will be required by the lender to approve the loan.
The services of land surveying CT businesses will show the boundaries of the property in addition to the easements or encroachments that could limit the use of the property because of local or state regulations. Work in the field is only part of the process. The history of the property is also researched to be sure that changes to the boundaries have not been changed because of previous land transfers.
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