Septic tank inside home

[Mike Morgan]

I've never seen this before. It doesn't seem right, but I cannot find anything that specifically disallows a septic tank in the home.

The house had been added onto and, therefore, the septic tank ended up in the added-on room. In the room, there is a cleanout sticking out of the slab about 6 to 8 inches. Just under the cap, there is a 2-inch vent pipe that comes out horizontally then turns up, goes up along the wall and out through the roof.

Can anyone tell me if there is anything in the code that specifically disallows this?

(My picture of this did not work out for some reason.)

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by mmorgan

I've never seen this before. It doesn't seem right, but I cannot find anything that specifically disallows a septic tank in the home.

The house had been added onto and, therefore, the septic tank ended up in the added-on room. In the room, there is a cleanout sticking out of the slab about 6 to 8 inches. Just under the cap, there is a 2-inch vent pipe that comes out horizontally then turns up, goes up along the wall and out through the roof.

Can anyone tell me if there is anything in the code that specifically disallows this?

(My picture of this did not work out for some reason.)

Not allowed any where I know of ,can you more then likely no permit for this addition . Methane Gas is not healthy
Roy Cooke

[wforsyth]

vents out through the roof. I think I remember having a house as a kid like this. But I wouldn't want one.

[rcooke]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

vents out through the roof. I think I remember having a house as a kid like this. But I wouldn't want one.

Yes and bring the hose into the living room to pump out the tank sure will never happen in my home . Roy Cooke

[wforsyth]

Very disgusting. I think it was a multi level house and we also had a "garden" level that had a root cellar. It was back in Virginia.

[Gerry Beaumont]

Hi to all,

I have to agree with Roy, there is no way that is allowed anywhere in the developed world.

Off the to of my head I believe the absolute minimum clearance between the structure and the tank is 5 feet, but most jurisdictions require 10 feet. (I know Massachusetts Title 5 calls for a minimum of 8ft.)

That home has to have been added to without the benefit of permiting or inspection.

Regards

Gerry

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by mmorgan

I've never seen this before. It doesn't seem right, but I cannot find anything that specifically disallows a septic tank in the home.

I would note it in the report and suggest that they replace it with a litter box.

[dbush]

Missouri you must have a minimum of 5' from the house to the tank. Question is, how are they going to remove it?

[escanlan]

Mike,

On Site Sewage Facilities are controlled by the Texas Commission On Environmental Quality. The required separation distance from a structure is 5'. Also don't forget the 10' separation to water lines.

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/...1&ch=285&rl=31

Texas Administrative Code
TITLE 30 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 285 ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS FOR OSSFS

RULE §285.31 Selection Criteria for Treatment and Disposal Systems
(d) Separation requirements. OSSFs shall be separated from features, in the area where the OSSF is to be installed, that could be contaminated by the OSSF or could prevent the proper operation of the system. The separation requirements are in §285.91(10) of this title.

REQUIRED SEPARATIONS

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/...1&ch=285&rl=91

(10) Table X. Minimum Required Separation Distances for On-Site Sewage Facilities.

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/fids/30_0285_0091-23.html

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

You're also supposed to have clear access to leeching fields, drain tiles, tank, etc. I can't put drive, patio, etc over one - do you think a house gets special consideration for being over the tank.

[wforsyth]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

Hi to all,

I have to agree with Roy, there is no way that is allowed anywhere in the developed world.

Off the to of my head I believe the absolute minimum clearance between the structure and the tank is 5 feet, but most jurisdictions require 10 feet. (I know Massachusetts Title 5 calls for a minimum of 8ft.)

That home has to have been added to without the benefit of permiting or inspection.

Regards

Gerry

Two words.

Galax Virginia

[Gerry Beaumont]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

Two words.

Galax Virginia

Wendy, I did say the developed world

Regards

Gerry

[David E. Helm]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

Wendy, I did say the developed world

Regards

Gerry

Yeah, but if you're into Bluegrass music, Galax is the center of the universe!

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by dhelm

Yeah, but if you're into Bluegrass music, Galax is the center of the universe!

I Love bluegrass. I play bluegrass. I belong to Minnestoa Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association.

[ckratzer]

Originally Posted by dbush

Missouri you must have a minimum of 5' from the house to the tank. Question is, how are they going to remove it?

...and some folks think people in MO/KS are backwards.
At least we don't sh#t where we sleep.