[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
The provisions of this Article shall govern the requirements for materials for on-site sewage treatment systems. Materials shall conform to the standards referenced in this code for the construction, installation, alteration or repair of on-site sewage treatment systems or parts thereof.
Exception: The extension, addition to or relocation of existing pipes with materials of like grade or quality shall be installed in accordance with Sections 705.020(D) and 705.050.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
The manufacturer's mark or name and the quality of the product or identification shall be cast, embossed stamped or indelibly marked on each length of pipe and each pipe fitting, fixture, tank, material and device utilized in an on-site sewage treatment system in accordance with the applicable approved standard. All tanks shall also indicate the tank's capacity. All material to be installed per manufacturer's specifications.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
A. 
Approved Materials Required. All materials, fixtures or equipment used in the installation, repair or alteration of any on-site sewage treatment system shall conform to the standards referenced in this code, except as otherwise approved in accordance with Section 705.050.
B. 
Care In Installation. All materials installed in on-site sewage treatment systems shall be handled and installed so to avoid damage. The quality of the material shall not be impaired.
C. 
Defective Materials Prohibited. Defective or damaged materials, equipment or apparatus shall not be installed or maintained.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
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Approval. All tanks shall be of an approved type. The design of tanks shall conform to the requirements in Section 705.350 Sewage Tanks. All tanks shall be designed to withstand the pressures to which they are subjected.
B. 
Precast Concrete Tanks. Precast concrete tanks shall conform to ASTM C 913. The floor and sidewalls of a site-constructed concrete tank shall be monolithic, except a construction joint will be permitted in the lower twelve (12) inches of the sidewall of the tank. The construction joint shall have a keyway in the lower section of the joint. The width of the keyway shall be approximately thirty percent (30%) of the thickness of the sidewall with a depth equal to the width. A continuous water stop or baffle at least fifty-six (56) inches wide shall be set vertically in the joint, embedded one-half (½) its width in the concrete below the joint with the remaining width in the concrete above the joint. The water stop or baffle shall be copper, neoprene, rubber or polyvinyl chloride designed for this specific purpose. Joints between the concrete tank and the tank cover and between the tank cover and manhole riser shall be tongue and groove or shiplap-type and sealed water-tight.
1. 
The concrete tank and tank lid shall be reinforced by using a minimum reinforcing of six (6) inch by six (6) inch Number 10 gauge welded steel reinforcing wire in the top, bottom ends, and sides of the tank. The reinforcing wire shall be lapped at least six (6) inches. Concrete cover shall be required for all reinforcement. Reinforcement shall be placed to maximize the structural integrity of the tank. The tank, tank lid, riser and riser cover shall be able to withstand a uniform live loading of one hundred fifty (150) pounds per square foot in addition to all loads to which an underground tank, riser or riser cover is normally subjected, such as the dead weight of the concrete and soil cover, active soil pressure on tank walls, and the uplifting force of the ground water. Additional reinforcement shall be required when the loads on a concrete tank, riser or riser cover are exceeded by subjecting it to vehicular traffic or when the top of the tank is placed deeper than three (3) feet below the finished grade.
2. 
The top, bottom, ends and sides of the tank must have a minimum thickness of two and one-half (2½) inches.
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A minimum twenty-eight (28) day concrete compressive strength of thirty-five hundred (3,500) pounds per square inch shall be used in the construction of the septic tank, concrete access riser and riser cover. The concrete shall achieve a minimum compressive strength of three thousand (3,000) pounds per square inch prior to removal of the tank from the place of manufacture. It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to certify that this condition has been met prior to shipment.
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After curing, tanks manufactured as required, concrete risers shall be joined and sealed at the joint by using a mastic, butyl rubber, or other pliable sealant that is water-proof, corrosion-resistant, and approved for use in septic tanks. The sealant shall have a minimum size of one (1) inch nominal diameter or equivalent. Before sealing, the joint shall be smooth, intact and free of all deleterious substances.
C. 
Manholes. Manhole collars and extensions shall be of the same material as the tank. Manhole covers shall be of concrete, steel, cast iron or other approved material.
D. 
Fiberglass Tank. Fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks shall be constructed with materials capable of resisting corrosion from sewage and sewage gases, and the active and passive loads on the unit walls.
1. 
Fiberglass tanks shall have the following minimum physical properties:
a. 
Ultimate tensile strength: 12,000
b. 
Flexural strength: 19,000
c. 
Flexural modulus of elasticity: 200,000
2. 
A vacuum test shall be performed on a least one (1) fiberglass tank of each model number by an independent testing laboratory, in accordance with ASTM D-4021, Standard Specification for Glass- Fiber Reinforced Polyester Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks, which is hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and editions. Units must withstand negative pressure of two and one-half (2½) pounds per square inch (sixty-nine and three-tenths (69.3) inches of water) without leakage or failure. Test results shall be included with the specifications that are provided to the State for approval.
3. 
Composition of the finished unit shall be at least thirty percent (30%) reinforcement by weight. Minimum wall thickness shall be one-fourth (¼) inch. However, a wall thickness of not less than three-sixteenth (3/16) inch may be allowed in small, isolated areas of the fiberglass tank.
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Interior and exterior surfaces shall have no exposed fibers or projections, no blisters larger than one-fourth (¼) inch in diameter, and no pores or indentations deeper than one-sixteenth (1/16) inch. The tank shall be water-tight.
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Prefabricated tanks other than precast reinforced concrete or fiberglass reinforced plastic units shall be approved by the Code Commission on an individual basis based on information furnished by the designer that indicates the unit will provide effectiveness equivalent to reinforced concrete or fiberglass reinforced plastic units.
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Fiberglass tanks shall bear an imprint identifying the manufacturer, serial number and the liquid or working capacity of the unit. The imprint shall be located to the right of the blockout or opening made for the outlet pipe on the outside of the unit. Fiberglass tanks shall also be permanently marked with the date of manufacture adjacent to the unit imprint or on the top of the unit directly above the imprint.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
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Pipe for on-site sewage treatment systems shall have a smooth wall and conform to one (1) of the standards listed in Table 505.1.
Table 505.1
On-Site Sewage Treatment System Pipe
MATERIAL
STANDARD
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe
ASTM D 2661; ASTM D 2751; ASTM F 628
Cast-iron pipe
ASTM A 74; CISPI 301
Concrete pipe
ASTM C I4; ASTM C 76; CSA A257.1; CSA A257.2
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K or L)
ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe (Type DWV SDR26, SDR35, SDR41, PS50 or PS100)
ASTM D 2665; ASTM D 2949; ASTM D 3034; ASTM F 891; CSA CAN/CSA-B182.2; CSA CAN/CSA-B 182.4
Vitrified clay pipe
ASTM C 4; ASTM C 700
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Distribution pipe. Perforated pipe for distribution systems shall conform to one (1) of the standards listed in Table 505.1 or Table 505.1.1.
Table 505.1.1
Distribution Pipe
MATERIAL
STANDARD
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe
ASTM F 405
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe
ASTM D 2729
B. 
Joints And Connection Approval. All joints and connections shall be of an approved type.
C. 
ABS Plastic Pipe. Joints between ABS plastic pipe or fittings shall be in accordance with Subsection (C)(1) and (2).
1. 
Mechanical joints. Mechanical joints shall be made with an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM D 3212. Joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. 
Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. Solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2235 or CSA CAN/CSA-B 181.1 shall be applied to all joints surfaces. The joint shall be made while the cement is wet. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D 2235, ASTM D 2661, ASTM F 628 or CSA CAN/CSAB 181.1.
D. 
Asbestos-Cement Pipe. Prohibited
E. 
Cast-Iron Pipe. Joints between cast-iron pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with Subsections (E)(1 — 3).
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Caulked joints. Joints for hub and spigot pipe shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp. Molten lead shall be poured in one (1) operation to a depth of not less than one (1) inch. The lead shall not recede more than one-eighth (⅛) inch below the rim of the hub and shall be caulked tight. Paint, varnish or other coatings shall not be applied to the joining material until after the joint has been tested and approved.
2. 
Mechanical compression joints. Compression gaskets shall conform to ASTM C 564. Gaskets shall be compressed when the pipe is fully inserted.
3. 
Mechanical joint coupling. Mechanical joint couplings shall have an elastomeric sealing sleeve that conforms to ASTM C 564 or CSA CAN/CSA-B602 and is provided with a center stop. Mechanical joint couplings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
F. 
Concrete Pipe. Joints between concrete pipe or fittings shall be made by the use of an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM C 443 or CSA A2573.
G. 
Copper Or Copper-Alloy Tubing. Joints between copper or copper-alloy tubing and fittings shall be in accordance with Subsections (G)(1) and (2).
1. 
Mechanical joints. Mechanical joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. 
Soldered joints. All joint surfaces shall be cleaned. A flux conforming to ASTM B 813 shall be applied. The joint shall be soldered with a solder conforming to ASTM B 32.
H. 
Polyethylene Plastic Pipe And Tubing. Joints between polyethylene plastic pipe and tubing or fittings shall be in accordance with Subsections (H)(1) and (2).
1. 
Heat-fusion joints. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. All joint surfaces shall be heated to the melting temperature and joined. The joint shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM D 2657.
2. 
Mechanical joints. Mechanical joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
I. 
PVC Plastic Pipe. Joints between PVC plastic pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with Subsections (I)(1) and (2).
1. 
Mechanical joints. Mechanical joints shall be made with an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM D 3212. Joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. 
Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA CAN/CSAB 137.3, CSA CAN/CSA-B 1812 or CSA CAN/CSAB 182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855.
J. 
Vitrified Clay Pipe. Joints between vitrified clay pipe and fittings shall be made by the use of an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM C 425.
K. 
Different Piping Materials. Joints between different piping materials shall be made with a mechanical joint of the compression or mechanical-sealing type, or as permitted in Subsection (K)(1) and (2). Connectors or adapters shall have an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM C 425, ASTM C 443, ASTM C 564, ASTM D 1869, ASTM F 477 or CSA A257.3. Joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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Copper or copper-alloy tubing to cast-iron hub pipe. Joints between copper or copper-alloy tubing and cast-iron hub pipe shall be made with a brass ferrule or compression joint. The copper or copper-alloy tubing shall be soldered to the ferrule in an approved manner, and the ferrule shall be rejoined to the cast-iron hub by a caulked joint or a mechanical compression joint.
2. 
Plastic pipe or tubing to other piping material. Joints between different grades of plastic pipe or between plastic pipe and other piping material shall be made with an approved adapter fitting. Joints between plastic pipe and cast-iron hub pipe shall be made by a caulked joint or a mechanical compression joint.
L. 
Pipe Installation. Pipe shall be installed in accordance with the 2009 International Plumbing Code.
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The following types of joints and connections shall be prohibited:
1. 
Cement or concrete joints.
2. 
Mastic or hot-pour, bituminous joints.
3. 
Joints made with fittings not approved for the specific installation.
4. 
Joints between different diameter pipes made with elastomeric rolling O-rings.
5. 
Solvent-cement joints, between different types of plastic pipe.
[Ord. No. 11-0248 §1, 8-9-2011]
All chlorination, dechlorination, and UV disinfection devices shall be tested and approved by NSF/ANSI Standard 46 and bear the NSF seal.