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c. Capacits. <br /> <br /> 1. Dwellings. The liquid capacity of a septic tank serving a dwelling shall <br />be based on the number of bedrooms contemplated in the dwelling and shall be at least <br />as large as the capacities given below. <br /> <br />Number of Bedrooms <br /> <br />Tank Liquid Capacities (gal]_ons) <br /> <br />3 or Less 1,000 <br />4 1,250 <br />5 1,500 <br /> <br />For each additional bedroom, add 250 gallons <br /> <br /> 2. Other Establishments. The liquid capacity of a septic tank serving an <br />establishment other than a dwelling shall be sufficient to provide a sewage detention <br />period of not less than 36 hours in the tank for flows less than 1,500 gallons per <br />day, but in no instance shall the liquid capacity be less than 1,000 gallons. For <br />flows greater than 1,500 gallons per day, the minimum liquid capacity shall equal <br />1,125 gallons plus 75 percent of the daily sewage flow rate, which shall be determined <br />by measurement or estimated from data provided by the Agency. <br /> <br />d. Location. <br /> <br /> 1. The sewage tank shall be placed so that access is convenient for the <br />removal of liquids and accumulated solids. <br /> <br /> 2. The sewage tank shall be placed on firm and settled soil capable of <br />bearing the weight of the tank and its contents. <br /> <br /> 3. Sewage tanks shall be set back the following distances from the features <br />given below: <br /> <br />Feature <br /> <br />Water Supply Well and Buried <br /> Water Suction Pipe <br /> <br />Buried Pipe Distributing Water <br /> Under Pressure <br /> <br />Buildings <br /> <br />Property Lines <br /> <br />Minimum Setback Distances (feet) <br /> <br />5O <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br />10 <br /> <br /> <br />