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A cleanout pipe of at least six (6) inches diameter shall <br />extend to the ground surface and be provided with seals to prevent <br />odor and to exclude insects and vermin. A manhole of at least <br />twenty (20) inches in dimension shall extend to a point within <br />twelve (12) inches, but no closer than six (6) inches, below <br />finished grade. The manhole cover shall be covered with at least <br />six (6) inches of earth. <br /> <br />Depth of Bury <br /> <br />The tank shall be protected against floatation under highwater <br />table conditions. <br /> <br />Capacity <br /> <br />For a dwelling, the size shall be two thousand (2,000) gallons of <br />four hundred (400) gallons times the number of bedrooms, whichever <br />is greatest. For permanent structures other than dwellings, the <br />capacity shall be based on measured flow rates or estimated flow <br />rates. The tank capacity shall be at least five (5) times the <br />daily flow rate. <br /> <br />Location <br /> <br />Holding tanks shall be located: <br /> <br />ae <br /> <br />In an area readily accessible to the pump truck under all <br />weather conditions; <br />As specified for septic tanks; <br />Where accidental spillage during pumping will not create <br />a nuisance. <br /> <br />Water Meter <br /> <br />A water meter shall be required with all holding tanks to measure <br />the flow to all plumbing fixtures except the outside sillcocks. <br />Readings shall be submitted at least quarterly to the pumper and <br />the council. Readings shall be used to establish the amount of <br />sewage pumped and hauled. <br /> <br />Contract <br /> <br />A contract for disposal and treatment of the sewage wastes shall <br />be maintained by the homeowner or pumper with a municipality, <br />agency or firm established for that purpose. <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />