Section 391.12. Privies.

 

(1)  

(a) The storage chamber of a vault privy shall conform with the requirements of s. SPS 384.25 relating to holding tanks, and shall have a minimum storage capacity of 200 gallons or one cubic yard.

(b)

1. The storage chamber of a pit privy shall be sited and located in soil recognized to provide treatment and dispersal in accordance with s. SPS 383.44 (4) (b) .

2. Governmental units may set standards for the structure above the vault or pit for one- and two-family dwellings.

3. Privies for public use shall meet the requirements of this section and chs. SPS 361 to 366 .

(c) The storage chamber of a vault privy shall be anchored to prevent flotation caused by saturated soil conditions.

(2)  

(a) The storage chamber of a pit or vault privy shall be provided with a vent for the purpose of relieving explosive gases.

(b) The vent serving the storage chamber of a privy shall be:

1. At least 3 inches in diameter;

2. Installed in accordance with s. SPS 382.31 (16) (a) to (f) ; and

3. Fabricated or provided with screening to prevent insects from entering the storage chamber.

(3)  The servicing of a vault privy relative to the pumping, transporting and disposal of the contents shall be in accordance with ch. NR 113 .

(4)  The abandonment of a vault privy shall be accomplished by:

(a) Having the contents of the storage chamber pumped and disposed of in accordance with ch. NR 113 ;

(b) Removing the entire top of the chamber; and

(c) Filling the remaining portion of the emptied storage chamber with soil or other inert material to an elevation equal to or above the surrounding grade.

(5)  The abandonment of a pit privy shall be accomplished by filling the storage chamber with soil or other inert material to an elevation equal to the surrounding grade.

(6)  

(a) A privy may not be installed in a floodway.

(b) A privy may be installed in the floodfringe provided that the area is filled to remove it from the floodfringe designation or the vault is flood-proofed.

History: Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532 , eff. 7-1-00; CR 01-139 : am. (1) (b) 3. Register June 2002 No. 558 , eff. 7-1-02; correction in (1) (a), (b) 1., 3., (2) (b) 2. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .

Note

Chapter SPS 385 establishes procedures for conducting soil evaluations and preparing soil evaluation reports. Section SPS 305.33 delineates the qualifications and certification procedures for individuals who conduct soil evaluations. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Chapters NR 811 and 812 establish minimum separation distances between a pit or vault privy and a potable well. Chapters NR 811 and 812 are administered by the department of natural resources. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The requirements of the commercial building code, chs. SPS 361 to 366 , apply to the structures built over those privies serving public buildings and places of employment. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The department of natural resources determines if filling or flood-proofing is in accordance with current rules in effect for development in a floodfringe area. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1