Utah Admin. Code R309-545-13
(1) Diameter.
Overflow pipes shall be of sufficient capacity to permit waste of water in excess of the filling rate.
(2) Slope.
Overflow pipes shall be sloped for complete drainage.
(3) Screen.
Overflow pipes shall be screened with No. 4 mesh non-corrodible screen installed at a location least susceptible to damage by vandalism.
(4) Visible Discharge.
Overflow pipes shall be located so that any discharge is visible.
(5) Cross Connections.
Overflow pipes shall not be connected to, or discharge into, any sanitary sewer system.
All water storage tanks shall be provided with an overflow that discharges at an elevation between 12 and 24 inches above the ground surface or the rim of the receiving basin. The discharge shall be directed away from the tank and shall not cause erosion.
KEY: drinking water, storage tanks, access, overflow and drains
Date of Last Change: November 10, 2014
Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104