section .1000 – Non-ground absorption wastewater treatment systems

15A NCAC 18E .1001      ALTERNATIVE TOILETS

(a)  Use of alternative toilets, such as incinerating, composting, and mechanical toilets, and privies shall comply with the North Carolina Plumbing Code and this Rule.

(b)  Use of chemical or portable toilets is governed by G.S. 130A-335(h).

(c)  When an alternative toilet or chemical toilet is used, all wastewater generated in the facility shall be discharged to a wastewater system that is approved under this Subchapter.

(d)  Removal of residuals from incinerating toilets, composting toilets, mechanical toilets, vault privies, chemical toilets, or portable toilets shall be performed only by a person that holds a current NC Septage Management Firm permit in accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0832(a)(1). All waste shall be taken to an approved disposal site per G.S. 130A-291.1(d).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-335(e);

Eff. January 1, 2024.