New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 1000 - SUBDIVISIONS; INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Part Env-Wq 1018 - BEDS AND TRENCHES
Section Env-Wq 1018.02 - Trench Orientation
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1018.02
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) Trenches shall be parallel to the contours of the land.
(b) All trenches shall be of equal length unless serial distribution is used.
(c) The bottom of the trench shall not be more than 5 feet below final grade.
(d) Unless serial distribution is used, the first length of all distribution lines leading from the distribution boxes to the trenches shall be laid with the same pitch.
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
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