- (a) Holding tanks shall not be approved on sites acceptable for the installation of standard onsite wastewater systems as outlined in 14 CAR §§ 21-605 and 21-606.
- (b) Holding tanks shall be approved only for domestic waste from commercial establishments, excluding grocery stores and/or food service establishments.
- (c) Holding tanks shall not be approved for residencies, full-time or part-time.
(d)
- (1) The minimum capacity of any holding tank shall be ten (10) times the estimated daily usage as outlined in Appendix B of this part or one thousand (1,000) gallons, whichever is greater.
- (2) When two (2) or more tanks are required to meet the holding capacity, detailed plans shall be submitted.
(e)
- (1) A service riser with a minimum diameter of twelve inches (12”) and installed above ground surface shall be required on all holding tanks.
- (2) Service risers installed on holding tanks shall be adequately secured to prevent unauthorized access.
- (f) Facilities shall be maintained to allow a pumper vehicle to drive within ten feet (10’) of the service riser in all weather conditions.
(g)
- (1) Proof of a notarized contract with a licensed septic tank cleaner shall be submitted with the application for construction.
(2) The contact shall:
- (A) Provide for cleaning with twenty-four (24) hours of notification; and
- (B) State when the wastewater will be deposited.
(h)
- (1) Holding tank contents shall not be land applied.
- (2) The contents of a holding tank shall only be disposed of by means of deposition into a municipal wastewater treatment plant with which the septic tank cleaner has permission to discharge.
- (i) Holding tanks shall comply with the specifications for septic tanks outlined in 14 CAR § 21-901 et seq.
(j)
- (1) A visible and/or audible high-water alarm indicating when the tank has reached seventy-five percent (75%) capacity shall be installed inside the structure served by the holding tank.
- (2) Information on the alarm system’s brand name, manufacturer, use, and installation shall be provided with the submittal of plans.
- (3) The name of the licensed cleaner and his or her telephone number shall be displayed on the alarm.
(k)
- (1) A monitoring contract is required.
- (2) See 14 CAR § 21-1101 et seq.