Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XII - Water Supplies
Chapter 3 - Water Quality Standards
Section XII-341 - Separation of Water Mains and Sewer Mains [formerly paragraph 12:015]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XII-341
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. Sewer and water mains shall be laid in separate trenches not less than 6 feet apart horizontally, when installed in parallel. Crossing water and sewer mains shall have a minimum vertical separation of 18 inches. In cases where it is not possible to maintain a 6 foot horizontal separation, the state health officer may allow a waiver of this requirement on a case by case basis if supported by data from the design engineer.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4 (A)(6)(8) and R.S. 40:5 (5)(6)(9).
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