Section R. 325.425 - Minimum standards of maintenanceRule 5.
(1) The receptacle of an earth-pit or vault-type outhouse shall not be allowed to fill to a point higher than 12 inches below the under surface of the floor of the outhouse building. When the receptacle is filled a new pit should be provided and the floor and building moved to the new location. The receptacles of other types of outhouses shall be emptied at sufficiently frequent intervals to prevent the creation of an insanitary condition.(2) All fecal material or other excreta from the human body that has been removed from any outhouse shall be buried with an earth covering of at least 12 inches in thickness and in a location more than 200 feet from any domestic water supply, lake or stream. Feces or other excreta from the human body shall not be deposited in any abandoned or dry well.(3) The seat, floor, and ground immediately surrounding the outhouse shall be kept clean at all times. The vent shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions at all times.(4) Seat covers shall be kept closed when the outhouse is not in use.(5) No disinfectants, lime, deodorants, or other chemicals should be used in earth-pits, septic tank privies or septic toilets. Chemical closets should be maintained at such caustic concentration that septic action does not begin.(6) Types of paper which do not readily disintegrate should be avoided. Garbage, ashes and other kinds of wastes or liquids should not be thrown into earth-pits or tanks.(7) Enough water should be added to the septic tank privy or septic toilet each day to keep the water up to the level of the overflow. The water added should also be used to keep the drop tube clean.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.425
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