Rule 511-6-2-.09 - Sewers(1) Sewers shall be designed in accordance with recognized engineering practices for the estimated sewage flow and shall be laid with watertight joints to a grade that will ensure a self-cleaning velocity. Sewers shall be constructed of durable materials properly vented and shall be installed at sufficient depth to withstand anticipated loads or other equally suitable means for protection of the pipe shall be used.(2) Each independent trailer space shall be provided with a sewer connection not less than three inches in diameter. The design of these sewer connections shall be such that a watertight junction will be made with the trailer outlet. Each sewer connection shall be so constructed that it can be closed and when not in use shall be capped to prevent escape of odors.(3) Facilities with independent trailer spaces may use a properly sized dump station for sewage disposal with a properly sized central toilet/shower building built in accordance with DPH Rule .08(5),(12),(14)and(15).(4) Dump stations' connection to sewage disposal shall be as according to DPH Rule .10 of this Chapter.(5) Minimum design and specifications for dump stations shall be as follows: (a) Each dump station shall be equipped with a concrete pad surrounding the drain. The concrete pad shall meet all of the following requirements: (See Drawing #1) 1. It shall be a minimum of six feet by six feet in size;2. It shall be a minimum of six inches in thickness;3. It shall have a drain opening which is at least four inches in diameter with a foot-operated, self-closing cap which forms a tight seal with the drain. The drain opening shall be located outside of the wheel travel portion of the pad, and a minimum of 2 feet from any edge of the pad and curbing;4. It shall have minimum four-inch tall curbing bordering the non-wheel travel area of the pad;5. All surface drainage must be diverted around and away from pad;6. The surface of the pad shall slope at least .25 inch per foot from the edge to the drain;7. Four-inch piping shall run from the drain to either an on-site sewage management system or to a public sanitary sewer system;8. All plumbing must be in compliance with applicable state and local plumbing codes;9. A water supply outlet for wash down shall be provided with a water source that is protected from backflow and back-siphonage, and with a retractable spring coiled water delivery device or other system approved by the Health Authority. Hoses used for flushing the dump station pad shall not exceed the length necessary to reach the entire pad; and 10. Drain must include ability to receive wash down water from the pad.(b) Each dump station shall be easily accessible to the entrance and exit area of the tourist accommodation and have safe, all weather access roadway that slopes away from the dump station pad.(c) Each dump station shall be properly sealed to prevent nuisances.(d) Each dump station shall be posted with signs that are clearly and indelibly labeled stating instructions for use with minimum one inch tall lettering. These signs must be at least 2 feet from pad. The signs shall include the statement in at least 1-inch high lettering, "Georgia law prohibits dumping sewage from recreational vehicles, camper trailers, and other holding tanks onto the ground. The water supply at this location is to be used for flushing and cleaning purposes only, and not for human consumption."(e) Each dump station shall be maintained in a clean and functional manner by the tourist accommodation operator.(f) Existing facilities with dump stations not in compliance with the design criteria in this Rule shall bring their dump station into compliance with the requirements of subsection (5) of this Rule when the station is repaired or renovated, or upon change of ownership. This exception does not exclude any requirement to maintain the dump station to prevent a public health nuisance or hazard.(6) Each dump station shall have an available water supply for the flushing of dump station areas and the following shall apply: (See Drawing #2) (a) Each dump station shall be constructed and operated so as to protect the water supply and all other water outlets within the tourist accommodation from contamination due to backflow in accordance with DPH Rule 511-6-2-.11.(b) Any hose or sprayer must be long enough to allow for a person to operate the drain opening while spraying the pad area.(c) The washing water supply towers, connections, hoses and other parts must be colored red. Under no circumstances shall the tourist accommodation operator allow a hose that is long enough to reach a water outlet that is used for human consumption to be connected to a water service outlet at a dump station.(d) Each dump station shall be located such that any water source or service outlet used for filling water tanks or other uses for human consumption is at least fifty feet away from the dump station facility. Drawing #1
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Drawing #2
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Note: Waste piping will be not less than 4 inches in diameter unless specified by applicable law.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.09
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5
Original Rule entitled "Sewers" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.