Mariposa County Municipal Code § 13.12 Water And Sewers

It is unlawful for any person to clean sewage disposal systems or to dispose of or aid in the disposal of the cleanings therefrom or for any person to engage in the business of cleaning sewage disposal systems, who does not possess an unrevoked certificate of registration issued by the health officer. Registration shall not be granted to a person or persons who fail to operate their business from an established location. If the business address is different from that used for storing their pumping vehicles or equipment, then such additional yard address or location shall be given when applying for a certificate of registration at the health department. Every person shall post, in a readily visible place, in the driver's compartment of his pumping vehicle, a valid, unrevoked certificate of registration.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 1 on 11/10/1959 13.12.020 Registration--Fee

The annual registration fee charged to persons authorized to perform services as outlined in section 13.12.010 above shall be established by resolution.

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Adopted by Ord. 759 Sec. 1 on 12/19/1989 13.12.030 Identification To Be Inscribed

The following inscription shall be legibly affixed, in a conspicuous place, on both sides of the vehicle in letters at least three inches high: name and address of the person, fluid capacity in gallons for the vehicle and the registration number currently assigned by the health department.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 3 on 11/10/1959 13.12.040 Reporting Of Activity Required

Each registrant shall file monthly with the health department, on forms supplied by the department, the name and address of the owner or tenant of each premises where a sewage disposal system has been cleaned by the registrant or his employees and in addition must include the date, the total number of gallons pumped, and the exact location of the disposal site of such cleanings.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 4 on 11/10/1959 13.12.050 Disposal Of Sewage--Permission Required

Prior to dumping or disposing of any sewage by a registrant on private land or at other undesignated locations, permission in writing shall be obtained and submitted to the health officer for approval.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 5 on 11/10/1959 13.12.060 Tank Specifications

All tanks used for hauling sewage shall be of metal construction, be watertight and be fitted with watertight covers or manholes. All valves on the tank shall close tightly without difficulty and shall be operated from the valve itself and not by remote control.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 6(a) on 11/10/1959 13.12.070 Pump Standards

All pumps shall be watertight and efficient in their operation.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 6(b) on 11/10/1959 13.12.080 Hose Requirement

Each vehicle shall be equipped with necessary hoses, both for pumping and cleaning of equipment. The pumping hose shall be fitted with a watertight connection on the pumping unit. The cleaning hose shall be long enough to adequately clean up spillage. The operator shall not use the customer's hose. All hoses shall be cleaned out into the sewage unit being cleaned and not onto the surface of the premises.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 6 (c) on 11/10/1959 13.12.090 Gauge Specifications

Each vehicle shall be equipped with a reliable gauge to indicate the actual quantity of sewage in the tank, measured in gallons.

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Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 6 (d) on 11/10/1959 13.12.100 Violation--Penalty

Violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute an infraction and shall be punishable under Chapter 1.20, the general penalty provisions, of this code.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 205 Sec. 7 on 11/10/1959 Amended by Ord. 431 Sec. 2 (part) on 9/14/1976 Amended by Ord. 469 Sec. B(9) (part) on 11/15/1977 13.16 Well Ordinance 13.16.010 Intent Of Ordinance 13.16.020 Definitions And Interpretation 13.16.030 Well Standards 13.16.040 Permits--Required 13.16.050 Permit--Penalty For Failure To Obtain