Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Sewage and Sewer Systems
24.1 All sewage shall be discharged into a public sewer system, or if such is not available, disposed of in a manner approved by the State and local health authorities and the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission.(A) When private sewage disposal systems are in use, records of maintenance and the system design plans shall be kept on the premises.(B) No unprotected exposed sewer line shall be located directly above working, storage, or eating surfaces in kitchens, dining rooms, pantries, food storage rooms, or where medical or nursing supplies are prepared, processed, or stored.Medical Waste
24.2 Assisted living residences shall not transport, manage, or dispose of medical waste unless in accordance with the 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1, Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities, Section 13, Medical Waste.24.3 Assisted living residences that generate waste including medical waste shall make a hazardous waste determination in accordance with Part 262 of the state hazardous waste regulations at 6 CCR 1007-3. If the facility generates hazardous waste, it shall manage, transport and dispose of such waste in accordance with 6 CCR 1007-3.Refuse
24.4 All garbage and rubbish that is not disposed of as sewage shall be collected in impervious containers in such manner as not to become a nuisance or a health hazard and shall be removed to an outside storage area at least once a day. (A) The refuse storage area shall be kept clean, and free from nuisance.(B) A sufficient number of impervious containers with tight fitting lids shall be provided, and kept clean and in good repair.(C) Carts used to transport refuse shall be constructed of impervious materials, enclosed, used solely for refuse and maintained in a sanitary manner.6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 07, pt. 24