La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XIII-1101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XIII-1101 - General Requirements [formerly paragraph 13:020-1]

A. Non-waterborne systems, such as a pit toilet (or privy), vault, pail, or chemical toilet, incinerator toilet or composting toilet may be used when the state health officer determines that it is impractical or undesirable, i.e., such as water under pressure is not available, either to connect to an existing community-type sewerage system as specified in §511. A or to construct or install a conventional septic tank system or individual mechanical plant and when in the opinion of the state health officer a non-waterborne system will function without creating a health hazard or nuisance.

B. [Formerly paragraph 13:020-2] Non-waterborne systems shall be located a safe distance from any well, spring or other source of water supply and, if possible, upon ground at a lower elevation. Such distances shall conform to the requirements of Part XII of this Code. In soil types or geological formations where sources of water supplies may be polluted, the state health officer may require the use of chemical toilets or concrete vaults in lieu of pit toilets.

C. [Formerly paragraph 13:020-3] Non-waterborne systems shall be properly maintained and operated. The following shall be considered defects in maintenance and operation of such installations:

1. evidence of caving around the edges of the pit;

2. signs of overflow or other evidence that the pit, vault, or pail is full;

3. evidence of light entering the pit except through the seat when the seat cover is raised;

4. seat cover not in place;

5. broken, perforated, or unscreened vent pipes;

6. uncleanliness of any kind in the toilet building.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XIII-1101

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1361 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4(A)(6) and R.S. 40:5(9)(20).