SPS 382.34(6)(a)
(a) Design. Except as provided in subds.
1. and
2. and par.
(b), car wash interceptors shall be constructed and installed in accordance with sub.
(4) (a) 2. SPS 382.34(6)(a)1.
1. The interceptor's outlet shall be submerged to form a trap with a water seal of at least 15".
SPS 382.34(6)(a)2.
2. The bottom of the trap's water seal shall be at least 30" above the bottom of the interceptor.
SPS 382.34(6)(b)
(b) Capacity. The minimum liquid capacity of the interceptor shall be based on the maximum flow rate of water through the interceptor in gallons per minute.
SPS 382.34(6)(b)1.
1. Between the waterline and the bottom of the trap seal of the outlet, the interceptor shall have a capacity value equal to at least 5 times the maximum flow rate.
SPS 382.34(6)(b)2.
2. Below the bottom of the trap seal of the outlet, the interceptor shall have a capacity value equal to at least 15 times the maximum flow rate.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(6)(c)
(c) Hand-held car washing wands. The wastes of floor drains and drain inlets serving 2 or more hand-held car washing wands shall discharge through an approved car wash interceptor. The wastes of one hand-held car washing wand may discharge to a garage catch basin.
SPS 382.34(7)
(7) Commercial laundries. Wastes from gravity dump-type clothes washing equipment shall be discharged through an approved laundry interceptor in accordance with this subsection.
SPS 382.34(7)(a)
(a) Screening apparatus. A laundry interceptor shall be equipped with a wire basket or other device which will prevent the passage of solids,
1⁄
2" or larger in diameter, string, buttons and other detrimental materials into the drain system.
SPS 382.34(7)(b)
(b) Trench type interceptors. A floor receptor, trench or trough as specified in s.
SPS 382.33 (9) (c) 3., may serve as a laundry interceptor, if no oils or quantities of sand are discharged into it.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(7)(c)1.1. In-line interceptors shall have a minimum inside diameter or horizontal dimension of 24".
SPS 382.34(7)(c)3.a.
a. The vent shall extend from above the flow line to a vent terminal in accordance with s.
SPS 382.31 (16) or shall be connected to the venting system serving the sanitary drain system.
SPS 382.34(7)(c)3.b.
b. The diameter of the vent shall be at least one-half of the diameter of the interceptor's outlet, but not less than 2".
SPS 382.34(7)(c)4.
4. The outlet for an in-line interceptor shall be at least 4
‶ in diameter. The outlet shall be submerged to form a trap with a water seal of at least 12". The bottom of the trap's water seal shall be at least 12" above the bottom of the interceptor.
SPS 382.34(7)(c)5.
5. The waterline in an in-line interceptor shall be at least 2" below the bottom of the inlet opening for the interceptor.
SPS 382.34(8)
(8) Oil and flammable liquids. Oily and flammable wastewater that discharges to a building sewer shall be intercepted or treated by a means acceptable to the department.
SPS 382.34(8)(a)
(a) Site-constructed interceptors. Site-constructed interceptors shall be designed in accordance with the requirements in sub.
(4) (a) 2. SPS 382.34(8)(b)
(b) Prefabricated oil interceptors and separators. Prefabricated oil interceptors and separators shall be manufactured with adequate capacity for the anticipated load.
SPS 382.34(8)(c)
(c) Venting. Oil and flammable interceptors and separators shall be so designed to prevent the accumulation of explosive gases.
SPS 382.34(8)(c)1.
1. A covered interceptor or separator shall be provided with an individual vent of at least 3 inches in diameter. The vent shall extend from the top of the interceptor or separator or as high as possible, from the side of the interceptor or separator to a point at least 12 feet above grade.
SPS 382.34(8)(c)2.
2. The drain pipe to the interceptor or separator shall be provided with a fresh air inlet connected within 2 feet of the inlet of the interceptor or separator. The fresh air inlet shall terminate at least one foot above grade, but not less than 6 feet below the terminating elevation of the vent serving the interceptor or separator. The fresh air inlet shall be at least 3 inches in diameter.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(9)
(9) Bottling establishments. Wastes containing glass of bottling establishments shall be discharged through an interceptor.
SPS 382.34(10)
(10) Dairy product processing plants. Dairy wastes from dairy product processing plants shall be discharged through an interceptor.
SPS 382.34(11)
(11) Meat processing plants and slaughterhouses. The wastes from meat processing areas, slaughtering rooms and meat dressing rooms shall be discharged through an approved interceptor to prevent the discharge of feathers, entrails, blood and other materials.
SPS 382.34(12)
(12) Sand interceptors. Sand interceptors and other similar interceptors for heavy solids shall be so designed and located as to be accessible for cleaning. The outlet for the interceptor shall be submerged to form a trap with a water seal of at least 12".
SPS 382.34(13)
(13) Plaster and heavy solids trap type interceptors. Plaster sinks shall be provided with plaster and heavy solids trap type interceptors.
SPS 382.34(13)(b)
(b) The drain piping between the sink and the interceptor shall not exceed a length of 36".
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(14)
(14) Chemical waste piping systems. All chemical wastes having a pH level of less than 5.5 or more than 10.0 shall discharge to a holding tank for proper disposal or to a drain system in accordance with this subsection.
SPS 382.34(14)(a)1.1. All chemical wastes discharging into a drain system shall be diluted, neutralized or treated to a pH level of 5.5 to 10.0 by passing through an approved dilution or neutralizing basin before discharging to a building sewer.
SPS 382.34(14)(a)2.
2. Dilution and neutralizing basins shall have the minimum retention capacities in accordance with one of the following requirements:
SPS 382.34(14)(a)2.b.
b. The minimum retention capacity shall be as per the manufacturer's specifications.
SPS 382.34(14)(a)2.c.
c. The minimum retention capacity for a quantity exceeding 150 sinks or for special uses or installations shall be approved by the department.
SPS 382.34(14)(a)3.
3. Where a sufficient supply of diluting water cannot be provided to a dilution or neutralizing basin, the basin shall be filled with marble or limestone chips of not less than one inch nor more than 3" in diameter to the level of the basin's outlet.
SPS 382.34(14)(b)
(b) Vents. Vents for chemical waste systems shall be sized and installed in accordance with all of the following:
SPS 382.34(14)(b)1.
1. Dilution and neutralizing basins with submerged inlets shall have a sanitary vent connected to the basin and a chemical waste vent connected to the inlet pipe. The pitch and the developed length of the drain between the submerged basin inlet and the chemical waste vent shall be in accordance with Table 382.31-1.
SPS 382.34(14)(b)2.
2. Dilution and neutralizing basins with submerged outlets shall have a chemical waste vent connected to the basin and a sanitary vent connected to the outlet pipe. The pitch and the developed length of the drain between the submerged basin outlet and the sanitary vent shall be in accordance with Table 382.31-1.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(14)(b)3.
3. The vents for a chemical waste basin shall be sized based on the number of drainage fixture units discharging into the basin and installed in accordance with s.
SPS 382.31.
SPS 382.34(15)
(15) Special wastewater or mixed wastewater treatment or containment devices. Mixed wastewater treatment and containment devices, decontamination tanks or other special wastewater treatment devices shall discharge to a dispersal or treatment system in accordance with this section or as approved by the department.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: A sanitary permit may be required. See ch.
SPS 383 for requirements relating to containment tank installation with no valved discharge.
SPS 382.34(15)(a)1.1. Exterior containment devices or treatment systems for mixed wastewater, decontamination tanks and other special wastewater treatment devices shall not be located within 5 feet of a building or any portion of the building or swimming pool; 10 feet of a water service; 2 feet of a lot line; 10 feet of a clearwater cistern or 10 feet of the high water mark of a lake, stream, pond or flowage.
SPS 382.34 Note
Note: The department of natural resources under chs.
NR 811 and
812 may require additional setbacks. See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.34(15)(a)2.
2. Containment devices or treatment systems for mixed wastewater, decontamination tanks, or other special wastewater treatment devices shall be constructed in accordance with s.
SPS 384.25 or as approved by the department.
SPS 382.34(15)(b)
(b) Vents. Vents for mixed wastewater, decontamination tanks and other special wastewater treatment systems shall be sized and installed in accordance with s.
SPS 382.31.
SPS 382.34(15)(c)
(c) Alarm system. Containment devices or treatment systems for mixed wastewater, decontamination tanks and other special wastewater treatment devices shall be equipped with an alarm.
SPS 382.34(15)(d)
(d) Sampling provision. Containment devices or treatment systems for mixed wastewater, decontamination tanks and other special wastewater treatment devices shall be equipped to allow the collection of a representative sample.
SPS 382.34(15)(e)1.1. A discharge line serving a containment tank for servicing purposes shall comply with all of the following:
SPS 382.34(15)(e)1.b.
b. A discharge line shall terminate with a service port consisting of a quick disconnect fitting with a removable plug.
SPS 382.34(15)(e)1.c.
c. The service port of a discharge line shall terminate at least 2 feet above final grade.
SPS 382.34(15)(e)1.d.
d. The service port of a discharge line shall be identified as such with a permanent sign with lettering at least 1/2 inch in height.
SPS 382.34(15)(e)1.e.
e. The service port of a discharge line shall be secured to a permanent support that is capable of withstanding the loads and forces placed on the port.
SPS 382.34(15)(e)2.
2. Where a lift station is employed for servicing a containment tank, the pump discharge line shall conform with subd.
1., except as provided in subd.
2. a. and
b. SPS 382.34(15)(e)2.b.
b. The lift station pump shall be activated by means of a keyed-switch at the service port.
SPS 382.34(15)(f)
(f) Sizing. The volume of the mixed wastewater treatment or containment device shall be based on anticipated use.
SPS 382.34(15)(g)
(g)
Vacuum relief. A vacuum relief valve shall be installed in each water treatment appliance and installed more than 20 feet above any faucet or outlet served by the appliance when measured from the bottom of the tank.
SPS 382.34(15)(h)
(h)
Wastewater retention. Where a containment tank has an outlet that is connected to a drain system, the outlet shall include a means to contain the wastewater from entering the drain system until proven to be safe for discharge.
SPS 382.34 History
History: Cr.
Register, February, 1985, No. 350, eff. 3-1-85; am. (4) (a) 2. b., (5) (b) 2. intro., c. and (c) 4. b.,
Register, August, 1991, No. 428, eff. 9-1-91
; am. (4) (a) 2. c. and g., 3. a., (5) (b) 1. f. and j., 3. a., (c) 1., (8) (a) 2. c., r. and recr. (5) (a) 1., r. (5) (b) 3. e. and (c) (intro.), renum. (5) (b) 3. f. to be (5) (b) 3. e.,
Register, February, 1994, No. 458, eff. 3-1-94; am. (5) (a) 2. (intro.), 3. and (b) 2. (intro.),
Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00;
am. (4) (b) 2.,
Register, December, 2000, No. 540, eff. 1-1-01;
CR 02-002: r. and recr. (1), (2), (4) (a), (8) (a) and (b), am. (3) (intro.), (6) (a) (intro.) and (14) (b) (intro.), renum. (3) (a) to (f) to be (3) (b) to (g), cr. (3) (a) and (14) (b) 3., r. (3) (g),
Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03;
CR 02-129: am. (4) (a) 2. b. and (5) (b) 1. g.
Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04;
CR 08-055: am. (3) (a) 1., r. and recr. (4) (b) 2. and (14) (a) 2., renum. (5) (intro.) to (d) to be (5) (a) to (e) and am. (5) (a) and (b), cr. (5) (c) 7.
Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-08;
CR 10-064: am. (title), (1), (2), (3) (intro.), (a), (c), (e), (g), (h), (4) (a) 2. f., (5) (c) 3. a., r. (6) (d), cr. (15)
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (15) (e) 2. (intro.) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2010 No. 660; correction in (2), (3) (a) 1., (4) (a) 3. b., c., (5) (b) 2. b., (c) 1. i., (d) 5., (7) (b), (c) 3. a., (14) (a) 2. a., (b) 1., 2., 3., (15) (a) 2., (b), (e) 1. a. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 23-006: am. (3) (e), cr. (3) (g) 4., am. (4) (b) 1., (c), (5) (b) 2., 3., (c) (intro.), 1. g., (d) 7., cr. (5) (d) 8., am. (15) (a) 2., cr. (15) (g), (h) Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10-1-23; correction in (5) (c) 1. g. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2023 No. 813. SPS 382.35(1)(1)
Scope. The provisions of this section set forth the requirements for the installation of cleanouts and manholes for all drain piping.
SPS 382.35(2)
(2) Materials. Cleanouts shall be constructed of approved materials in accordance with ch.
SPS 384.
SPS 382.35(3)(a)
(a) Horizontal drains. Except as permitted under s.
SPS 382.33 (9) (fm), all gravity horizontal drains within or under a building shall be accessible through a cleanout in accordance with one of the following requirements:
SPS 382.35(3)(a)1.
1. The developed length of drain piping between cleanouts for above-ground piping may not exceed 75 feet.
SPS 382.35(3)(a)2.
2. The developed length of drain piping between cleanouts for below ground piping 2 inches or less in diameter may not exceed 40 feet.
SPS 382.35(3)(a)3.
3. The developed length of drain piping between cleanouts for below ground piping greater than 2 inches in diameter may not exceed 75 feet.
SPS 382.35 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 382 Appendix for further explanatory material.
SPS 382.35(3)(b)1.1. Sanitary building sewers 6" or less in diameter shall be provided with cleanouts or manholes such that:
SPS 382.35(3)(b)1.c.
c. The distance from a cleanout to a manhole located upstream is not more than 200 feet; or
SPS 382.35(3)(b)1.d.
d. The distance from a manhole to a cleanout located upstream is not more than 300 feet.
