Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-9-5 - Construction and Installation Requirements5.1. The construction and installation or modification of all sewer systems shall be in accordance with Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47, or otherwise approved plans and specifications for which a permit has been issued by the director. Design standards may be obtained from the division of health, its district offices or local health department offices: Provided, that the director shall issue a permit for the installation of a National Sanitation Foundation Class I home aeration unit to be installed on a single family dwelling unit when no other approved system can be installed.5.2. Diversion drains, ditches and curtain drains shall be installed when storm water, surface or ground water will affect the satisfactory operation of a sewer system. No foundation drains or downspouts shall be connected to the sewer system.5.3. Percolation tests and other tests, as may be required for installation of a sewer system, shall be performed by persons whose qualifications are acceptable to the director and the tests shall be conducted in accordance with Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47. The person conducting the tests shall certify the accuracy of the results of the tests and the information shall be submitted in a form acceptable to the director.5.4. Subsurface absorption systems shall be constructed at the site where percolation and other tests have been performed. In the event the location of the subsurface absorption system must be changed, additional testing will be required at the proposed new location.