Summary of Progress on the Septic Tank Installation
- Initial Planning and Consultations:
- May 29: Masahiko shared a rough floor plan and installation timeline for toilets and washrooms across both floors. A month lead time was noted for ordering the septic tank.
- July 5 - 25: Masahiko requested a septic tank quote and identified a location for the tank and external piping.
- July 7: Masahiko contacted electrical contractors for combined support but faced scheduling conflicts due to summer projects in nearby Karuizawa.
- Securing Contractors and Quotations:
- August 2 - 22: Masahiko confirmed a septic tank location, received a quote of 1,240,000 JPY, and scheduled initial infiltration tests. Wood removal required for tank inspection.
- September 19 - 30: Masahiko confirmed the infiltration test was completed and application for the septic tank was initiated. Difficulty in securing a carpenter for floor work a "浄化槽業者" is required.
- Progress in Permits and Application Processes:
- October 1: Septic tank contractors contacted, but someone is needed onsite.
- October 22 - 23: Masahiko clarified why a septic tank was chosen, confirmed the absence of a sewer line, and recommended meeting with the septic tank company, Fudo Co., to finalize installation specifics. Application to Komoro City Hall is pending approval.
- November 8: Komoro City Hall is expected to provide approval mid November, and septic tank installation tentatively set to Nov 20-21. 80% chance everything finishes by end of November. Toilet and flooring has been chosen, so work can begin. Exterior work may be delayed if/when snow appears, interior is OK. Everything done by mid-December with certainty
Action Items for Septic Tank Installation
Completed Tasks
- Planning and Securing Resources:
- Created initial floor plan and installation timeline for toilets and washrooms (May 29).
- Acquired septic tank quote and selected installation site (July 5 - August 5).
- Wood removal organized for inspection by Megumi (August 8).
- Testing and Application Processes:
- Conducted infiltration test (September 19).
- Began the application process for installation with Komoro City Hall (late September).
Pending Tasks
- Septic Tank Installation and Connection:
- To be Scheduled: Confirm septic tank installation date pending approval from Komoro City Hall.
- On-Site Visit: Meet with Fudo Co. to set installation height and other specifications (coordinate on-site visit).
- Drainage Connections: Arrange contractors for water supply and drainage systems to connect the toilet and septic tank.
- Toilet and Floor Installation:
- Post-Installation Requirements:
- To be Arranged: Engage a plumber for additional connections (e.g., kitchen and bathroom plumbing).
- Verification: Verify whether temporary interior work will suffice if floor contractors are delayed.
Full timeline from Discord:
Nov 8 meeting notes - Akiya Septic tank plans
November 8th: John, feral_tsubasa, masahiko, Michelle (and us lurkers) meet to coordinate the septic tank installation. High level summary:
- Komoro city needs to provide approval for the septic installation soon. Plan is to start installation Nov 20-21. The date is not confirmed but will be figured out next week, and Masahiko will be contacted. The dismantling of the toilet must be done before, and installation of pipes after, which can be done in parallel.
- Fudo is the septic tank company, which was introduced by the real estate company, and despite them being slow moving, we will stick with them because relations may sour if we change companies. Once we start the process, it should only take a week to finish installation. 80% chance of being done by end of November.
- Outside work may be delayed if snow begins to fall. Indoor should be fine without tons of snow. Should all be done by mid-December with most certainty.
- Nick had a meeting with Logi. Toilet and flooring material have been chosen, so we need to email Logi to get things going (please cc [email protected] and [email protected]).