Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 232 - WELL DRILLERS AND PUMP INSTALLERS RULES
Chapter 8 - REQUIREMENTS OF PUMPS
Section 144-232-8-804.0 - PIPE TRENCHES
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-232-8-804.0
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
804.1 General: Trenches for well lines shall conform to the current edition of Chapter 238 State of Maine Internal Plumbing Rules and Chapter 241 State of Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules.
804.2 Water and sewer pipes in same trench: Building sewer or drainage piping shall not be run or laid in the same trench with water service pipes or any underground water pipes unless both of the following requirements are met:
804.2.1
Separation distance: The
bottom of the water piping at all points shall be at least twelve (12) inches
above the top of the sewer piping.
804.2.2
Separate shelf: The
water piping shall rest on a solid shelf at one side of the common
trench.
804.3 Fill material: Pipes in trenches are recommended not to be installed in direct contact with rocks. Use loose soil whenever possible.
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