Section 18.72.025. Holding tanks.

	(a)  A person may install or use a holding tank if  
		(1) the department finds that permafrost or other soil conditions preclude the use of a soil absorption system or other subsurface domestic wastewater disposal system;  
		(2) the tank holds at least 1,000 gallons, plus 250 gallons per bedroom over three served by the tank;  
		(3) the tank is regularly pumped to prevent overflow;  
		(4) the tank is equipped with a high water alarm that will alert the home's occupants that pumping is required; and  
		(5) plans are approved under 18 AAC 72.200.  
	(b)  This section does not apply to  
		(1) marine sanitation devices; or  
		(2) holding tanks contained in a mobile food unit permitted under 18 AAC 31.  

Authorities

44.46.020;46.03.020;46.03.050;46.03.070;46.03.080;46.03.100;46.03.720

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 72.205

Authority

AS 44.46.020 AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.050 AS 46.03.070 AS 46.03.080 AS 46.03.100 AS 46.03.720 Editor's note: The discharge of domestic wastewater from vessels is regulated by federal standards of performance for marine sanitation devices under 33 U.S.C. 1322 (Clean Water Act, sec. 312).

History

Eff. 4/1/99, Register 149