Glenn County Municipal Code § 7.16 Sewage Receptacle Cleaners

• 7.16.010 Permit Required

• 7.16.020 Permit Application

• 7.16.030 Permit Issuance And Renewal

• 7.16.040 Permit Nontransferable

• 7.16.050 Reporting

Former Section 7.16 “Sewage Receptacle Cleaners” (Ord 421 § 1, 1963) was repealed by Ordinance 1265 adopted April 2018.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of cleaning, evacuating or removing sludge or sewage from septic tanks, cesspools, pit privies or other privately owned sewage disposal receptacles, all called "sewage receptacles" in the county without first obtaining a permit as provided in this chapter. A permit shall be deemed by the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) as compliance with the registration requirements specified in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 117400-117450. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 2, 1963.)

1. Applications for permits shall be made to the LEA in writing, in such form as may be require.

2. Applicants shall file and maintain a current mailing address with the LEA and shall agree that correspondence and notices may be sent to said address.

3. Permits shall be renewed annually. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 3, 1963.)

The applicant shall demonstrate to the LEA that the tank, compartment or other container used to pump and transport septage meets the following requirements:

1. That such tank, compartment or other container is in good non-leaking condition and is equipped with proper non-leaking valves and tight fitting covers sufficient to prevent the leaking or spilling of such sewage or sludge and be constructed in a manner to facilitate cleaning;

2. That such tank, compartment or other container is correctly calibrated for total capacity in cubic feet or gallons which calibration shall be plainly and conspicuously shown or marked on both sides and the end of such tank, compartment or other container, in English words or Arabic numerals, which letters or numerals shall be at least three (3) inches in height and at least one-half (½) inch in width, and of a color that will clearly contrast with the background upon which the letters or numerals are painted or otherwise affixed;

3. That all outer contact surfaces and fittings shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition while stored or in transit, and all premises served and equipment used shall be left in a clean and sanitary condition; and

4. That the dumping valve controls are operable only from the ground at the rear of the truck. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 4, 1963.)

No permit issued under this chapter shall be assignable or transferable, nor shall it authorize any person, firm or corporation other than the one named in the permit to engage in the business mentioned in Section 7.16.010. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 7, 1963.)

Each person, firm, or corporation permitted to clean sewage receptacles shall complete a septage pumper report, at the time the service is provided, using a reporting format prescribed by the LEA. Septage pumper reports shall be submitted to the LEA by the tenth (10th) of each month. The report shall include but not be limited to the following information for each pumping job done during the previous month: Name and address of owner or tenant; amount pumped in gallons; place of disposal; date of removal; date of disposal. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 8, 1963.)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to charge for the service of cleaning, evacuating or removing sludge from sewage receptacles in the county upon a false weight or measure. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 5, 1963.)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to dispose of sludge or sewage except at a place or places designated by the LEA. The LEA shall assess the capacity of existing and proposed disposal locations, and their adequacy. (Ord. 1265 § 3, 2018; Ord. 421 § 6, 1963.)