(a) All connections between a new septic tank and the pipes leading to and exiting from the septic tank shall be sealed with a watertight, flexible joint connector that:
- (1) Will accommodate normal movement of the septic tank without leaking or breaking; and
- (2) Has been certified by its manufacturer or distributor as meeting or exceeding the applicable standard in ASTM C 1644-06, section 7.
- (b) All connections between an existing septic tank being used pursuant to Env-Wq 1010.15 and all pipes leading to and exiting from the septic tank shall be sealed with a high-strength mortar if the tank does not have flexible joint connector.
- (c) The slope of the interior length of any pipe that extends into a septic tank shall not exceed the minimum pitch specified in Env-Wq 1009.06(a).
Source. (See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #11184, eff 10-1-16; ss by #14486, eff 2-1-26, EXPIRES: 2-1-36