Appendix O Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems

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APPENDIX O

NON-SEWERED SANITATION SYSTEMS

The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically adopted by a state agency, or referenced in the adopting ordinance.

O 101.0 General.

O 101.1 Applicability. The provisions of this appendix shall apply to the installation of non-sewered sanitation systems. O 101.2 System Requirements. Non-sewered sanitation systems shall comply with ANSI/CAN/IAPMO/ISO 30500.

O 201.0 Definitions.

O 201.1 General. For the purpose of this appendix, the following definitions shall apply: Conditioned Space. An area, room, or space normally occupied and being heated or cooled for human habitation by any equipment. Non-Sewered Sanitation System . A prefabricated integrated sewage treatment unit that is not connected to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system.

O 301.0 Installation.

O 301.1 General. The installation of non-sewered sanitation systems shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and with Section O 301.2 through Section O 301.7.

O 301.2. Operating Conditions. A non-sewered sanitation system in either a conditioned or unconditioned space shall be installed where the ambient temperature, ambient humidity, and altitude (atmospheric pressure) are in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions or product listing. O 301.3 Clearances for Servicing and Maintenance. A non-sewered sanitation system shall be located to permit access and sufficient clearance for service and maintenance. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer’s installation instructions, not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in depth, width, and height of working space shall be provided at any access panel. O 301.4 Backflow Prevention. A domestic water supply connection to a non-sewered sanitation system shall be protected in accordance with this code.

O 301.5 Effluent Storage. Any container or vessel for the storage of effluent discharged from a non-sewered sanitation system and not integral to such system shall be installed in accordance with the plumbing code. O 301.6 Systems Employing Combustion. A non-sewered sanitation system employing combustion shall comply with the mechanical code.

O 301.7 Connection to Plumbing System Not Required. Unless the Authority Having Jurisdiction determines otherwise, a non-sewered sanitation system is not required to be connected to the drainage system of the building or premises.

O 401.0 Manual Required. O 401.1 Operation and Maintenance Manual. Nonsewered sanitation systems shall have an operation and maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer.

O 501.0 System Output. O 501.1 General. The use or disposal of all substances exiting the non-sewered sanitation system shall be determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.