For purposes of this chapter the following specifications for mechanical garbage disposers are prescribed. A mechanical garbage disposer shall:
(a) Be of a type tested, approved and listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and installed in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code adopted under Chapter 1145. If activated electrically it shall bear evidence of Underwriters' Laboratory approval;
(b) Shred garbage to a substantially uniform size and discharge garbage 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 consistency which will not cause clogging or stoppage of the drain line or sewerage lines;
(c) Be of substantial construction, 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 a water supply.
(Ord. 1958-96. Passed 1-12-59.)