Section Env-Wq 705.04 - Sewage Pumping Station Design Requirements: Pump Station Access Sewage pumping stations shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Dry wells shall provide accessibility for the repair and removal of pumps, motors, and other items of equipment that are essential to the sewage pumping process;(b) Separate exterior entrances shall be provided to both wet wells and dry wells of sewage pumping stations;(c) For built-in-place sewage pumping stations, access to lower levels shall be by stairways with handrails;(d) Prefabricated stations may have ladders with less than or equal to a 75 degree slope or spiral stairs;(e) Vertical distances between floors or rest landings shall not exceed 12 feet;(f) Safety barriers to prevent falling shall be provided at landings;(g) Power elevators proposed for all deep stations shall have a capacity limit of not less than 600 pounds;(h) Lifting equipment shall be provided for submersible pump removal; and(i) Lifting chains shall be stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 705.04
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 700) #8590, eff 3-25-06
Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.