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54 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I closer than six (6) inches, below finished grade. The manhole cover shall be covered with at least six (6) inches of earth. Depth of Bury The tank shall be protected against floatation under highwater table conditions. Capacity For a dwelling, the size shall be two thousand (2,000) gallons of four hundred (400) gallons times the number of bedrooms, whichever is greatest. For permanent structures other than dwellings. the capacity shall be based on measured flow rates or estimated flow rates. The tank capacity shall be at least five (5) times the daily flow rate. Location Holding tanks shall be located: a. In an area readily accessible to the pump truck under all weather conditions; b. As specified for septic tanks; c. Where accidental spillage during pumping will not create a nuisance. Water Meter A water meter shall be required with all holding tanks to measure the flow to all plumbing fixtures except the outside sillcocks. Readings shall be submitted at least quarterly to the pumper and the council. Readings shall be used to establish the amount of sewage pumped and hauled. Contract A contract for disposal and treatment of the sewage wastes shall be maintained by the homeowner or pumper with a municipality. agency or firm established tor that purpose. Accidental Overflow Holding tanks shall be monitored to minimiZe the chance of accidental sewage overflows. Techniques such as visual observation. warning lights or bells. or regularly scheduled pumping shall be installed which allows twenty-five per cent (25%) reserve capacity after actuation. SUBDIVISION 3. OTHER SYSTEMS. Where unusual conditions exist, special systems of treatment and disposal other than those specifically mentioned above may be employed, provided: a Reasonable assurance of performance of such 'system is presented to the council; b. The engineering design of such system is first approved by the council; c. There is no discharge to the ground surface or to surface waters; d. Treatment and disposal of wastes is in such a manner so as to protect the public health and general welfare; e. Such systems comply with all applicable requirements of these standards and with all local codes and ordinances; f. Design criteria is reported to the agency within one (1) month after installation of the system, where use of such system is allowed by the council;