Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 167 - Pollution Control Agency
Chapter 7080 - INDIVIDUAL SUBSURFACE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Part 7080.2280 - PRIVIES
Universal Citation: MN Rules 7080.2280
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
A. To qualify as a privy, the system must:
(1) meet or exceed
the requirements of part
7080.2150, subpart 2;
(2) have soil beneath the bottom of the pit
that meets or exceeds the requirements of part
7080.2150, subpart 3, item C,
employ a watertight tank meeting applicable requirements of parts
7080.1900 to
7080.2030, or employ a toilet
treatment device; and
(3) meet the
requirements of items B to E.
B. Pits or vaults must have sufficient capacity for the dwelling they serve, but must have at least 25 cubic feet of capacity.
C. The sides of the pit must be curbed to prevent cave-in.
D. The privy must be easily maintained and insect proof. The door and seat must be self-closing. All exterior openings, including vent openings, shall be screened.
E. Privies must be adequately vented.
Statutory Authority: MS s 115.03; 115.55
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