Section 64E-15.004 - Sewage Disposal(1) A safe method of sewage collection, disposal, or treatment and disposal shall be provided at each park or camp and shall be in compliance with either Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C., Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, or Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., Domestic Wastewater Facilities. Transportable wastewater containers and cassette-type toilets may be used under the following conditions: (a) The transportable wastewater container and cassette-type toilet must be specifically designed and sold for holding and transporting wastewater, and must have a tight-capping lid and watertight connections that under normal use will not leak or spill.(b) Waste from hand washing sinks, kitchen sinks, and showers may be disposed of into transportable wastewater containers. Toilet waste may not be placed into a transportable wastewater container.(c) Cassette-type portable toilets are acceptable for the holding and transportation of toilet waste, provided the storage container can be sealed in such a manner as to preclude leaking or spillage during transportation.(d) Transportable wastewater containers and cassette-type toilets shall be transported to an approved disposal site in such a manner as to preclude leakage, spillage or the creation of a sanitary nuisance.(e) Should waste spill onto the ground from a transportable wastewater container or cassette-type toilet, the person transporting the tank shall immediately notify the park's management.(f) Park managers are responsible for enforcement of these provisions. Parks or camps agreeing to the use of transportable wastewater containers and/or cassette-type toilets shall post a sign or otherwise notify camp residents of a phone number where any transportable wastewater containers or cassette toilet spills can be reported to management. Park management shall have on file a protocol for disinfecting spills, and will take action to disinfect the spill area.(2) Each mobile home site shall be provided with a sanitary sewer connection point. The waste line connector between the mobile home unit and the park's sewer system shall be self draining and leak proof from liquids and gases and be connected by means of a rigid, acid resistant connector.(3) In recreational vehicle parks, where each space is provided a sanitary sewer disposal connection, the connection shall be self draining and leak proof from liquids and gases and be connected by means of a readily removable, acid resistant material.(4) The connection point for all sewer outlets shall be tightly capped when not in use.(5) All recreational vehicle parks shall be provided with at least one easily accessible sanitary dump station for the use of occupants or patrons. Recreational vehicle parks, constructed after the effective date of this rule shall provide a sanitary dump station for each 100 spaces, or fraction thereof, or for each 250 spaces, or fraction thereof, when more than fifty percent of the spaces have sewage disposal hookups.(6) Sanitary dump stations shall consist of a trapped four inch sewer riser pipe that is connected to an approved sewage system. It shall be surrounded at the inlet end by a concrete apron sloped to the drain and provided with a suitably sized and hinged cover. A water supply outlet for wash down shall be provided with a water source which is protected from backflow and back-siphonage, and retractable, spring coiled water delivery device or other system approved by the local plumbing jurisdiction.(7) A sign shall be posted immediately adjacent to the wash down hose stating in letters of at least three inches height, WATER NOT SAFE FOR DRINKING.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-15.004
Rulemaking Authority 381.011, 513.05 FS. Law Implemented 381.006(7), (14), 381.0065, 386.041, 513.08 FS.
New 5-20-96, Formerly 10D-26.130, Amended 1-6-03, 12-30-09.New 5-20-96, Formerly 10D-26.130, Amended 1-6-03, 12-30-09.