Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-6 - PORTABLE SANITATION CONTRACTORS
Rule 511-3-6-.04 - Construction of Portable Sanitation Units

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 511-3-6-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) A portable sanitation unit shall be a portable self-contained sheltered unit equipped with a waste-receiving holding tank. The waste container shall be rigid, water-tight, made from impervious material, and capable of containing the waste in a sanitary manner.

(2) Portable sanitation units shall be constructed in the following prescribed manner:

(a) Each portable sanitation unit must have the name and phone number of the company clearly visible.

(b) Rooms or shelters housing the units shall be of solid construction, easy to clean, and provide privacy. The toilet room shall be ventilated to the outside and adequately lighted. All ventilation openings to the units, except vent pipes, shall be covered with a screen.

(c) Portable sanitation units shall have closing doors with internal latches provided to prevent inadvertent entry.

(3) Portable sanitation units having hand wash fixtures shall have an air gap between the water supply faucet and the flood level rim of the fixture sufficient to prevent backflow and cross contamination between the fresh water supply tank and the wastewater holding tank.

(4) Any defective or inadequate portable sanitation unit shall be repaired, replaced or withdrawn from service by locking or removal.

O.C.G.A. Sections 31-2A-6, 31-12-8, 31-27-9, 12-8-1.

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