Sec. 470.203. - Pit privy construction standards.

Every pit privy shall include an excavation and a temporary building meeting the following standards: (a) The excavation shall be at least three and one-half feet square, shall have a depth of between four and five feet below the ground surface, and shall be fitted with a restraining curb to prevent caving and with adequate openings to allow liquids to seep into the surrounding soil. It shall be located on a mound to provide for drainage of roof water away from the pit in order to prevent erosion and caving. (b) The foundation, floor and seat riser shall be constructed of concrete or impervious materials which will not warp, crack or develop openings sufficiently large for the entrance of insects or the leakage of excreta. Wood floors and seat risers are prohibited. The riser shall be fitted with a seat and self-closing cover which effectively prevents the entrance of flies when the privy is not in use. The seat riser shall be joined to the floor forming a watertight and insect-tight joint. The floor shall cover the pit tightly to prevent the entrance of flies and shall rest on a suitable foundation so as to prevent settling, sagging, erosion and caving. The building shall provide privacy for its users. (Ord. 70-650-526; Ord. 71-397-181; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1) Note— Former § 624.203.