Or. Admin. Code § 340-073-0070

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 340-073-0070 - Unsealed Earth Pits for Privies

(1) The pit must be constructed with material and in a manner to prevent rapid deterioration, provide adequate capacity, and facilitate maintenance under ordinary use.

(2) Unless otherwise approved by the agent, the pit must provide a capacity of 50 cubic feet for each seat installed in the privy building and must be at least 5 feet deep. The area within 16 inches of the surface grade may not be counted as part of the 50 cubic-foot capacity.

(3) Pit cribbing must fit firmly and be in uniform contact with the earth walls on all sides and must rise at least 6 inches above the original ground line and descend to the full depth of the pit. Pit cribbing below the soil line may be omitted in rock formations.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-073-0070

DEQ 10-1981, f. & ef. 3-20-81; DEQ 11-2004, f. 12-22-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05

Stat. Auth.: ORS 454.625 & 468.020

Stats. Implemented: ORS 454.615 & 454.775