[Amended 3-20-2001 by Ord. No. 01-01BH]
Words, terms, and phrases used in this chapter are defined in N.J.A.C.
7:9A-2.1 of the "Standards for the Construction of Individual Subsurface Sewage
Disposal Systems, 1989" and shall have the same meaning as set forth in said
section.
The use of a closed sewage tank by more than one property, dwelling,
commercial unit or other premises is prohibited unless such property, dwelling,
commercial unit or other premises is constructed, designed, located or plumbed
in such manner that it is impossible to construct separate closed sewage tanks
for the same pursuant to the provisions of this section. Permission may be
granted by the administrative authority for joint use of a closed sewage tank
only if these facts are established and assurance is given in that only one
person will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the system.
Separate permits for construction and for use of closed sewage tanks must be obtained from the Board of Health prior to such construction, and in the case of previously constructed tanks, prior to the use thereof, in accordance with §§
159-5 and
159-6 below.
A construction permit will require the owner of the property to comply
with the following conditions:
A. The tank shall be fabricated or reinforced concrete or
of twelve-gauge steel or better that is properly treated with an asphaltum
material both inside and outside. The only openings to the tank shall be a
vent pipe and a cleanout that will be capped or plugged.
B. The tanks shall be equipped with a gauge to indicate
the amount of effluent in the tank, the gauge being located in an easily accessible
place in the dwelling. Additionally, an electrically activated alarm to indicate
when the tank is full shall also be required.
C. In the case of a residential property, the tank shall
hold a minimum of 3,000 gallons. The capacity of the tank shall be increased
by no fewer than 500 gallons for each bedroom in excess of three. For nonresidential
properties, the tanks shall have a minimum capacity of 2,500 gallons and an
additional capacity of 500 gallons for each five persons or fraction thereof
over 20 persons usually or seasonally employed in the establishment to be
served by such tank.
D. The design, layout and specifications of the vault and
of the entire system must be approved by the designated authorized agent of
the East Amwell Board of Health before construction and installation begins,
and an additional approval from such authority when completed but before the
tank is covered.
E. Every realty improvement utilizing a closed sewage tank
or holding tank that is not connected to a public water supply shall be equipped
with a water meter which shall be installed outside of the building it serves
so that it may be read without the necessity of gaining access to the interior
of the premises. The owners of the realty improvements served by closed sewage
tanks or holding tanks preexisting adoption of this section shall have until
120 days after date of the ordinance to install the required water meter.
The owner of property on which a closed sewage system has been installed
shall make application for a continuing use permit within one calendar year
following the issuance of the initial use permit for the subject property.
Upon receipt of a complete application and the proper fee, the designated
authorized agent of the East Amwell Board of Health shall review the records
on file for the system and inspect the system itself for continued compliance
with the terms of this chapter. Upon completion of the inspection and correction
of any violations, a continuing use permit will be issued for a term of one
year. The process will be repeated each year by the owner as long as the closed
sewage system is in use.
The following fees and charges are established:
A. Fee for the issuance of a use permit pursuant to §
159-6 and for construction inspection required for compliance with this chapter shall be $25.
B. Fee for the issuance of continuing use permit pursuant to §
159-7 shall be $5.
Any person violating any of the provisions of or any order promulgated
under this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty
set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:9A 1.7.