For the purposes of this chapter, the following specifications are prescribed for mechanical garbage disposals. A mechanical garbage disposal shall:
(a) Be of a type tested, approved and listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., and installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code. If activated electrically, it shall bear evidence of the approval of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
(b) Shred garbage to a substantially uniform size and discharge the garbage at a reasonably uniform rate in a waterborne or fluid form which will flow readily through standard sink drains, approved traps, drain lines or soil lines in a manner and consistency which will not cause clogging or stoppage of the drain line or sewerage lines;
(c) Be of substantial construction, of adequate capacity for the intended use and free from electrical or mechanical hazards; and
(d) Be permanently connected to, or appropriately connectable with, a drain to the sewerage system and free from any cross-connection to a water supply.
(Ord. 1972-16. Passed 5-3-72.)