§ 3.819. Privies and privy pits.

(a)

Approval Required. Prior to construction or installation, privies must be approved by the approving authority.

(b)

Construction Requirements. Where approved, privies shall be constructed as follows:

(1)

A privy and privy pit shall be:

(i)

Located and constructed to prevent the contamination of ground and surface water;

(ii)

Constructed in such a manner as to be insect free and to prevent odor nuisances.

(2)

A privy pit shall provide a watertight structure in the pit.

(3)

A privy building shall be placed over the pit and shall be constructed as follows:

(i)

The floor of a privy building shall be of wood or concrete with the privy seat of plastic or wood.

(ii)

A vent located adjacent to the seat shall extend from the pit to a point above the roof of the building.

(iii)

The seat shall be provided with a cover that shall be self-closing.

(iv)

All openings shall be screened to prevent the entrance of flies.

(v)

Earth shall be mounded on all sides of the building to prevent the entrance of rats to the pit.

(4)

When removable cans are used in a privy, they shall be placed in watertight vaults and provision made for removing the seat so the cans can be moved for disposal of the contents in a manner acceptable to the approving authority.

(Ord. No. 81, 2006, § 1)