A. General Provision. Sanitary Dump Stations are approved for receiving domestic sewage only from holding tanks on recreational vehicles.
B. Design and Construction Requirements. Sanitary dump stations shall provide holding capacity designed on the basis of 140 gallons per unsewered recreational vehicle site.
C. All Sanitary Dump Stations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the following:
1. A concrete pad shall be constructed around the drain leading to the holding tank. The pad shall extend at least 2 feet in every direction from the drain and shall have a 2 inch high curb around the outside perimeter. In addition, the pad shall be sloped to the drain at least one-tenth inch per foot.
2. A foot-operated, self-closing cap which forms a tight seal with the drain shall be provided.
3. The sewer line from the drain to the tank shall be at least 4 inches in diameter and constructed in accordance with the provisions in the Illinois Plumbing Code. It shall be installed to maintain at least a 10 foot horizontal separation from any water line.
4. A water supply distribution tap for flushing the pad shall be provided. The water supply line to the tap shall comply in all respects with the Illinois Plumbing Code or the applicable local plumbing code if more stringent, and shall be provided with approved, properly installed back siphonage protection. A “stop and waste” valve shall not be provided on the tap. The water tap shall be painted yellow and posted “Not For Human Consumption. Use for Flushing and Cleaning Purposes Only”.
(Ord. O-201711-51-031, passed 11-14-2017)