§ 30-163. Tank requirements.

(a)

All tanks used in the cleaning of septic tanks, cesspools, pit-type toilets, and sanitary sewers:

(1)

Shall be constructed of heavy gauge steel plate or aluminum.

(2)

Shall be watertight and airtight.

(3)

Shall have suction-type pumps with a maximum of four-inch valves with a minimum 20-foot lift, with 2½-inch suction hose attached thereto.

(4)

Shall have a discharge line equipped with a leakproof valve with an elbow on the extension pipe, so as to drain directly into the disposal facility.

(b)

Truck tanks used in hauling waste from septic tanks, cesspools, pit-type toilets, and sanitary sewers shall be airtight.

(c)

All hoses and other equipment used in the cleaning of septic tanks, cesspools, pit-type toilets, and sanitary sewers shall be kept in enclosed cabinets on trucks.

(d)

The capacity of all tanks on trucks cleaning septic systems must be certified by the health department.

(e)

This section shall apply to all tanks used in all septic cleaning and hauling services.

(Code 1988, § 30-242; Ord. No. O-46-05, § 1, 6-2-2005)