§ 30-238. Connections.

(a)

Size of sewage conduits . Sewage conduits connecting component parts of on-site sewage management systems shall be a minimum of four inches in diameter.

(b)

Materials . All pipe and fittings used in sewage conduits and/or in absorption fields shall meet nationally-recognized standards for their designated use, such as standards published by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Sanitation Foundation and shall have been approved by the health department for use in on-site sewage management systems. Sewage conduits under driveways or similar areas of load or impact shall be of material capable of withstanding maximum anticipated loads. All perforated sewer pipe shall be constructed of PVC and shall be marked to indicate it meets or exceeds a 3,000 pound "crush test" rating. All non-perforated sewer pipe shall be constructed of PVC. All non-perforated sewer pipe from the building to the septic tank, and the first ten feet exiting the septic tank, shall be marked to indicate it meets or exceeds a Schedule 40" pipe or heavier (p. 8, KDHE Bulletin 4-2, or as amended). All non-perforated sewer pipe beyond that point shall be marked to indicate it meets or exceeds an SDR-35 or 3,500 pound "crush test" rating. Construction. Sewage conduits (other than perforated pipe used in absorption fields) shall be installed with sealed, watertight, root-resistant joints and shall be laid on a firm foundation. This shall not be subject to settling and shall be installed at a grade not less than one-eighth inch per foot. All pipe from the structure to the absorption field shall be laid "bells up" if bell-and-spigot pipe is used.

(c)

Cleanouts . Cleanouts shall be placed outside the building at the junction of the building drain and building sewer and at intervals not to exceed 100 feet between the building and septic tank.

(d)

The building sewer shall not cross above or below any private water line and shall be a minimum horizontal distance often ten feet from a private water line (p. 4, KDHE Bulletin 4-2, or as amended). The building sewer shall be covered by a minimum of 12 inches of soil.

(e)

The building sewer shall not cross above or below any public water main and shall be a minimum horizontal distance of 25 feet from any public water line or water meter (p. 4, KDHE Bulletin 4-2, or as amended), unless written approval is granted by the public water supplier.

(Ord. No. O-51-18 , § 6, 12-6-2018)