1. (a) Site access.

   1. (1) A lift station design must include an access road located in a dedicated right-of-way or a permanent easement.
   2. (2) A road surface must have a minimum width of 12 feet and must be constructed for use in all weather conditions.
   3. (3) A road surface must be above the water level caused by a 25-year rainfall event.

2. (b) Security.

   1. (1) The design of a lift station, including all mechanical and electrical equipment, must restrict access by an unauthorized person.
   2. (2) A lift station must include an intruder-resistant fence, enclosure, or a lockable structure.
   3. (3) An intruder-resistant fence must use a minimum of a 6.0 feet high chain link, masonry, or board fence with at least three strands of barbed wire or 8.0 feet high chain link, masonry, or board fence with at least one strand of barbed wire.
3. (c) Flood Protection. The design of a lift station, including all electrical and mechanical equipment, must be designed to withstand and operate during a 100-year flood event, including wave action.
4. (d) Odor Control. The design of a lift station must minimize potential odor. An owner shall include any design for odor control in the report.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.59 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843.