Section 78 in Cuttack Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
78. Septic tank.
(1)Where the drainage is carried out through septic tank installations, the location design and requirements of I.S. 2470 (Part I) 1968 and I.S. 2470 (Part II) 1971 Indian Standard Code of practices for Design and Construction of Septic Tanks, Part I small installations (upto 60 persons and Part II Large Installations (Upto 300 persons) the requirements of 35.3.1 to 35.3.2 shall be fulfilled.(2)Septic tank should be located at a place open to sky and as far away as possible from the exterior wall of the building. It shall be accessible for cleaning.(3)A subsoil dispersion system shall not be closer than 18 metres from any sources of drinking water to mitigate the possibility of bacterial pollution of water supply. It shall also be as far removed from the nearest habitable building as economically feasible but not closer than 6 metres to avoid damage to the structures.
