Wash. Admin. Code § 246-272A-0232

Current through Register Vol. 24-12, June 15, 2024

Section 246-272A-0232 - Design requirements-Septic tank sizing

Septic tanks must:

(1) Have at least two compartments with the first compartment liquid volume equal to one-half to two-thirds of the total liquid volume. This standard may be met by one tank with two compartments or by two single compartment tanks in series.

(2) Have the following minimum liquid volumes:

(a) For a single-family residence use Table VII:

Table VII

Required Minimum Liquid Volumes of Septic Tanks

Number of Bedrooms	Required Minimum Liquid Tank Volume in Gallons
[LESS THAN EQUAL TO]4	1,000
Each additional bedroom	250

(b) For OSS treating sewage from a residential source, other than one single-family residence, 250 gallons per bedroom with a minimum of 1,000 gallons;

(c) For OSS treating sewage from a nonresidential source, three times the design flow.

(3) Comply with chapter 246-272C WAC.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-272A-0232

Amended by WSR 24-06-046, Filed 3/1/2024, effective 4/1/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 05-15-119, § 246-272A-0232, filed 7/18/05, effective 7/1/07.