§ 2-49.1. Approval of geothermal systems and ground-sourced heat pumps; application for approval.

A. 

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or their agents governed by this article to install or cause to be installed any geothermal system, unless said geothermal system shall have been approved by the Chief Building Inspector of the Town of North Hempstead, and a permit for such installation has been issued in accordance with § 2-49M of this article, and the rules, regulations or ordinances of the County of Nassau, Town of North Hempstead and the National Board of Fire Underwriters.

B. 

All systems must be of the type known as a "closed loop system" and may not make use of either groundwater or surface water.

[Amended 7-15-2014 by L.L. No. 11-2014]

C. 

Applications for permits to install geothermal systems shall be made, in writing, to the Building Department on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose, and shall include plans stamped by a professional engineer, registered architect or professional licensed land surveyor indicating the extent, location and depth of excavation and borings required for the installation of the systems underground components and the location of all underground utilities. Such application shall include such other information as may reasonably be required by the Building Commissioner to establish the compliance of the proposed work with the requirements of the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations.

D. 

Applications shall be made in accordance with the requirements set forth in Subsections C and M of § 2-49.

E. 

A filing fee shall be paid in accordance with the Town of North Hempstead Fee Schedule with each and every application.

F. 

A final as-built survey indicating the location of underground components must be submitted before a certificate of approval will be issued.

Added 5-13-2014 by L.L. No. 6-2014