§ 98-249. Same—Inspection.

A liquid waste transporter's vehicle shall be inspected by the approving authority prior to the issuance of a vehicle permit with qualifications as follows:

(1)

A vehicle with a single tank as an integral portion of vehicle to transport liquid wastes is required; portable tanks or other containers temporarily installed in vehicles are prohibited;

(2)

Piping, valves and connectors shall be permanently attached to tank and/or vehicle;

(3)

Tank to be liquidtight;

(4)

Tank to be constructed so that every interior and exterior portion can be easily cleaned;

(5)

Piping, valves, and connections shall be accessible and easy to clean;

(6)

Inlet, or opening of tank to be constructed so that collected waste will not spill during filling, transfer, or during transport;

(7)

Outlet connections to be constructed so that no liquid waste will leak, run, or spill out from other than the point of discharge;

(8)

Outlets to be of a design and type suitable for the liquid waste handled and capable of controlling flow or discharge without spillage or undue spray on or flooding of immediate surroundings while in use;

(9)

Pumps, valves, cylinders, diaphragms and other appurtenances to be of a design and type suitable for the type of waste handled, capable of operation without spillage, spray, or leakage, and capable of being easily disassembled for cleaning.

(Code 1973, § 21-119; Ord. No. 1201, § 1-5, 10-18-84)