La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XII-341

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XII-341 - Separation of Water Mains and Sewer Mains [formerly paragraph 12:015]

A. Sewer and water mains shall be laid in separate trenches not less than 6 feet apart horizontally, when installed in parallel. Crossing water and sewer mains shall have a minimum vertical separation of 18 inches. In cases where it is not possible to maintain a 6 foot horizontal separation, the state health officer may allow a waiver of this requirement on a case by case basis if supported by data from the design engineer.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XII-341

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1325 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4 (A)(6)(8) and R.S. 40:5 (5)(6)(9).