- (1) The pit must be constructed with material and in a manner to prevent rapid deterioration, provide adequate capacity, and facilitate maintenance under ordinary use.
- (2) Unless otherwise approved by the agent, the pit must provide a capacity of 50 cubic feet for each seat installed in the privy building and must be at least 5 feet deep. The area within 16 inches of the surface grade may not be counted as part of the 50 cubic-foot capacity.
- (3) Pit cribbing must fit firmly and be in uniform contact with the earth walls on all sides and must rise at least 6 inches above the original ground line and descend to the full depth of the pit. Pit cribbing below the soil line may be omitted in rock formations.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 454.625 & 468.020
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 454.615 & 454.775
History
DEQ 11-2004, f. 12-22-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05
DEQ 10-1981, f. & ef. 3-20-81