For the purposes of this chapter, the following specifications are prescribed for mechanical garbage disposers.
A mechanical garbage disposer shall:
(a) Be of a type tested, approved and listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. If activated electrically it shall bear evidence of Underwriters' Laboratory approval.
(b) Shred garbage to a substantially uniform size and discharge same at a reasonably uniform rate, in a water-borne or fluid form which will flow readily through standard sink drains, approved traps, drain lines or soil lines in a manner and of a 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.
(d) Be permanently connected to, or appropriately connectable with, a drain to the sewerage system, and be free from any cross connection to water supply.
(Ord. 2031. Passed 9-11-50.)