1. (1) When sewer systems are made available for use by the public, the operator shall ensure that sewer services are designed, installed, and operated according to the requirements set forth by:

   1. (a) Plumbing Code;
   2. (b) the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality under Title R317, Water Quality;
   3. (c) local health department regulations; and
   4. (d) the local sewer district having jurisdiction.
2. (2) The operator shall not discharge, allow the discharge, or allow the existence of any wastewater, or liquid waste into or on any premises.
3. (3) Wastewater shall be discharged to a public sanitary sewer system whenever practicable.

4. (4) Where connection to a public sanitary sewer is not practicable, wastewater shall be discharged to:

   1. (a) an approved onsite wastewater disposal system; or

   2. (b) a vault privy, which shall be located, constructed, and maintained according to the requirements of Rule R317-560 and local health department regulation in such a manner that:

      1. (i) users do not contact waste matter deposited;
      2. (ii) access to the vault privy interior or vault is minimized for flies, insects, rats, and other animals;
      3. (iii) surface or ground water cannot enter the vault, either as runoff or as flood water;
      4. (iv) the waste material in the vault privy cannot contaminate a water supply, stream, or body of water; and
      5. (v) odors are minimized both inside and outside the vault privy structure.
5. (5) The operator shall submit required plans for the construction or alteration of an onsite wastewater disposal system in accordance with Title R317, Water Quality.

KEY: public places, public restrooms, public health, general sanitation

Date of Last Change: August 17, 2023

Notice of Continuation: November 9, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-7-113; 26B-7-402