N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 705.04

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Env-Wq 705.04 - Sewage Pumping Station Design Requirements: Pump Station Access

Sewage pumping stations shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Dry wells shall provide accessibility for the repair and removal of pumps, motors, and other items of equipment that are essential to the sewage pumping process;
(b) Separate exterior entrances shall be provided to both wet wells and dry wells of sewage pumping stations;
(c) For built-in-place sewage pumping stations, access to lower levels shall be by stairways with handrails;
(d) Prefabricated stations may have ladders with less than or equal to a 75 degree slope or spiral stairs;
(e) Vertical distances between floors or rest landings shall not exceed 12 feet;
(f) Safety barriers to prevent falling shall be provided at landings;
(g) Power elevators proposed for all deep stations shall have a capacity limit of not less than 600 pounds;
(h) Lifting equipment shall be provided for submersible pump removal; and
(i) Lifting chains shall be stainless steel or other corrosion resistant material.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 705.04

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 700) #8590, eff 3-25-06

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.