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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-47 - Shellfish › Section 61-47.M - RESHIPPERS

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General Requirements. In addition to and to the extent not
				inconsistent with other applicable provisions of this Regulation, reshippers
				shall comply with National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide for the Control
				of Molluscan Shellfish (chapter) XIV. Reshipping.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-47 - Shellfish › Section 61-47.N - DEPURATION

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General Requirements. In addition to and to the extent not
				inconsistent with other applicable provisions of this Regulation, depuration
				processors shall comply with the dealer requirements of National Shellfish
				Sanitation Program Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish Model Ordinance
				(chapter) XV. Depuration.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-47 - Shellfish › Section 61-47.O - SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE

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1.
			 General.
(a) For purposes of this Regulation,
			 aquaculture encompasses the following:
(1)
			 Open-water and/or Land-based operations, other than shellfish seed hatchery
			 operations;
(2) Monoculture
			 (molluscan shellfish) or Polyculture (molluscan shellfish combined with
			 non-molluscan organisms) production.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-47 - Shellfish › Section 61-47.P - REMEDIES

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1. General. In
			 addition to the provisions herein for administrative suspension or revocation
			 of operating permits, the Department may, at its discretion, bring civil court
			 proceedings to enforce provisions of this Regulation, and may also seek to
			 impose criminal sanctions for violation of this Regulation.
2. Criminal Liability. Violation of any
			 provision of this Regulation shall be punishable in accordance with Section
			 44-1-150
			 and Section
			 44-1-151,
			 Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, and any subsequent amendments.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-50 - Natural Public Swimming Areas › Section 61-50.A - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

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This regulation will implement a consistent water quality
				monitoring program to help ensure acceptable water quality in designated
				freshwater natural swimming areas. The regulation will define a bacteriological
				sample limit for acceptable water quality. It will also establish a consistent
				routine monitoring schedule for the facilities. The regulation will allow for
				closure of areas identified as exceeding the defined bacteriological standard.
				Closed areas will reopen when acceptable water quality is verified.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-50 - Natural Public Swimming Areas › Section 61-50.B - DEFINITIONS

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1. "Annual
			 Operating Certificate" means a certificate issued by the Department for single
			 season operation of an existing natural swimming area.
2. "Approved Methodology" means an EPA
			 approved method in accordance with requirements of the Clean Water Act or the
			 Safe Drinking Water Act.
3.
			 "Certified Laboratory" means a laboratory certified by the
			 Department.
4. "Department" means
			 the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
5. "Initial Operating Certificate" means a
			 certificate issued by the Department for operation of a newly constructed
			 facility.
6. "Natural Swimming
			 Area" is an area where there is a fee or membership required to gain access to
			 a natural freshwater location where swimming is promoted, or a natural
			 freshwater location where improvements have been made to promote swimming.
			 Areas where access is based solely on residence are excluded.
7. "Sanitary Survey" means a comprehensive
			 survey of the topographic drainage area surrounding the natural swimming area
			 to determine possible sources of pollution or any discharge which may adversely
			 affect the quality of water in the swimming area.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-50 - Natural Public Swimming Areas › Section 61-50.C - APPLICATION FOR INITIAL OPERATING CERTIFICATE

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1. Applicability. This section is applicable
			 to all new construction of a natural swimming area.
2. Initial Operating Certificate. No newly
			 constructed facility may begin operation without receiving an initial operating
			 certificate issued by the Department. Application for the certificate must be
			 made utilizing a form supplied by the Department. Application will include
			 submittal of a facility site map.
a. An
			 initial operating certificate may be issued by the Department if all
			 requirements listed in paragraphs three (3) through seven (7) below have been
			 met and are deemed satisfactory.
b.
			 If sample results show a bacteriological level that exceeds the set standard, a
			 certificate may be issued only if additional facility sampling and lab analysis
			 indicates that the water quality meets requirements as listed in paragraph
			 seven (7) below.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-50 - Natural Public Swimming Areas › Section 61-50.E - ENFORCEMENT

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1. Applicability.
			 This section is applicable to all new and existing natural swimming
			 areas.
2. Penalties. Penalties for
			 noncompliance with this regulation will be in accordance with procedures
			 outlined in the SC State Law that governs natural swimming areas.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-50 - Natural Public Swimming Areas › Section 61-50.F - SEVERABILITY

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If any provision of this regulation or its application to any
				person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other
				provisions or applications of the regulation which can be given effect without
				the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the
				regulation are severable.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.B - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING PERMITS

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1. Applicability. Requirements of this
			 section are applicable to all new construction and alterations of existing
			 public swimming pools.
2.
			 Construction Permit. No public swimming pool may be constructed or altered
			 until a permit to construct has been issued by the Department.
3. Application for Permit to Construct. The
			 application must be made on a form supplied by the Department and be
			 accompanied by the appropriate application/review fee. The application must
			 include:
(a) The names, complete address and
			 telephone number of the owner, pool contractor, and facility; contractor's
			 license number and project cost as defined by South Carolina Department of
			 Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, General and Mechanical Contracting Act,
			 Chapter 11, Title 40. The owner must sign the application.
(b) Responsibilities of the owner and pool
			 contractor to include: the swimming pool, deck and coping, equipment room,
			 fence, area lights, bathhouse, minimum toilet facilities, chemical storage
			 room, water lines, hose bibbs and water discharge lines, where
			 applicable.
(c) Details of the pool
			 to include type of pool, perimeter, area, volume, minimum flow rate, design
			 flow rate, total deck area, pool limit and deck limit.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.C - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS

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1. Applicability.
			 Requirements of this section are applicable to all new construction and
			 alterations of existing public swimming pools. All work must be performed in
			 accordance with good engineering practice and recognized industry
			 standards.
2. Water Supply. All
			 water used in public swimming pools, drinking fountains, bathhouse, or minimum
			 toilet facilities, must be supplied from a Public Drinking Water System.
(a) Water for filling pools shall be supplied
			 by a fillspout that is located at least 2 diameters of the fillspout above the
			 rim of the swimming pool or an above the rim supply to the surge tank, whereby
			 no arrangements exist which, under any condition, permits contaminated water to
			 re-enter the potable water system. The fillspout must be located adjacent (no
			 greater than six (6) inches away) to a ladder or under a handrail or diving
			 board and extend to the edge of the coping and not more than one (1) inch past
			 the edge of the coping. All fillspouts must be of chrome plated brass,
			 stainless steel, or other equivalent material approved by the
			 Department.
(b) Where a fillspout
			 is not employed, an approved double check valve assembly in the line supplying
			 water to the pool shall be used. The device must be installed in a location
			 which is accessible for visual inspection and for testing and/or repair. The
			 double check valve assembly must be tested by a certified tester after
			 installation and before use by the customer as required by the South Carolina
			 State Primary Drinking Water Regulations61-58. Each device used must be from
			 the approved list of backflow prevention devices issued by the Department. The
			 municipality or water utility which supplies the facility and the Department
			 shall be provided a copy of the test results. Kiddie pools may be filled via a
			 hose bibb if it is protected by an ASSE 1024 listed residential dual check or
			 other Department approved backflow prevention device.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.D - PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE "A" AND "B", AND "G" POOLS

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1.
			 Applicability. Requirements of this section are applicable to all new
			 construction and alterations of existing public swimming pools.
2. Pool Depths.
(a) The depth in the shallow portion must
			 begin at three (3) feet and slope continually toward the deepest point of the
			 pool.
(i) Where a pool is constructed with a
			 maximum depth of five (5) feet, six (6) inches or less, the bottom must slope
			 continually at a maximum of one (1) foot vertical to ten (10) feet horizontal
			 and no lifeline is required.
(ii)
			 Where the maximum pool depth exceeds five (5) feet, six (6) inches there shall
			 be a lifeline between the shallow and the deep end which must be located at a
			 point across the pool one (1) to two (2) feet on the shallow side of the
			 transition point. Where there is no transition point, the lifeline must be at
			 the four (4) foot, six (6) inch depth. The pool must slope continually from
			 shallow end to the slope transition point; and the slope must not exceed one
			 (1) foot vertical to ten (10) feet horizontal.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.E - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPE "C" POOLS

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1. Applicability. Requirements of this
			 section are applicable to all new construction and alterations of existing
			 public swimming pools.
2. Type "C"
			 Pools. In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements of these
			 regulations as found in Section C, Type "C" pools must also meet the following:
(a) There must be a minimum of two (2) inlets
			 and two (2) main drains and at least one (1) surface skimmer positioned and
			 operated in accordance with R.61-51.C.26(b).
(b) When only one (1) skimmer is provided and
			 the equalizer outlet is installed on the pool floor, it must be equipped with a
			 minimum of two (2) interconnected suction fittings spaced at least twelve (12)
			 inches apart. The interconnecting line must be sized to accommodate one hundred
			 (100) percent of the recirculation flow.
(c) Main drains shall be located on the pool
			 bottom floor.
(d) Inlets and
			 outlets must be provided and arranged to produce complete recirculation of pool
			 water and the maintenance of a uniform and adequate level of disinfecting
			 medium at all times.
(e) A means of
			 completely draining the contents of the pool to waste must be provided without
			 passing through the filter. This may be done by a gravity waste line directly
			 from the pool or by pumping and by-passing the filter.
(f) The maximum depth for a wading pool shall
			 be eighteen (18) inches at the center. The bottom must have a maximum slope of
			 no greater than five-eighths (5/8) inches per foot toward waste outlets or main
			 drains. The depth at the perimeter may be zero (0) feet.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.F - DESIGN OF TYPE "D" POOLS

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1.
			 Applicability. Requirements of this section are applicable to all new
			 construction and alterations of existing public swimming pools.
2. Type "D" Pools. In addition to meeting all
			 other applicable requirements of these regulations as found in Section C,
			 including steps and handrails, except where fiberglass spas are used, figure
			 four handrails may be acceptable provided they extend over the last step. Type
			 "D" pools must also meet the following:
(a)
			 There must be a minimum of two (2) inlets, two (2) main drains to be located on
			 the pool bottom floor and at least one (1) surface skimmer or gutter system
			 positioned and operated in accordance with R.6-51.C.26.
(b) All drains providing water to the booster
			 system must be located on the pool bottom floor.
(c) Inlets and outlets must be provided and
			 arranged to produce complete recirculation of pool water and the maintenance of
			 a uniform and adequate level of disinfecting medium at all times.
(d) The maximum depths for Type "D" pools
			 shall be four (4) feet. Type "D" pools must be provided with a means of
			 completely draining the contents of the pool to waste without passing through
			 the filter. This may be done by a gravity waste line directly from the pool or
			 by pumping and by-passing the filter.
(e) All Type "D" pools must have a single
			 timer set for a maximum of 15 minutes which must turn on and off the hydro pump
			 and blower if provided. This timer switch must be inaccessible to persons while
			 in the spa.
(f) An emergency
			 cut-off switch must be provided in the pool area which, when triggered, will
			 simultaneously shut off the spa booster and recirculation pumps. This switch
			 must be clearly visible, labeled, easily accessible at all times, and no
			 greater than a twenty five (25) foot distance from the entrance steps of the
			 spa.
(g) The top front edge of
			 seats must be marked with a black or dark colored stripe in accordance with
			 R.61-51.D.2(h).
(h) No sliding boards are allowed in Type "D"
			 pools.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.H - DESIGN OF TYPE "F" POOLS

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1.
			 Applicability. Requirements of this section are applicable to all new
			 construction and alterations of existing public swimming pools.
2. Section C Applicable. In addition to
			 meeting all other applicable requirements of these regulations as found in
			 Section C, Type "F" pools must also meet the following requirements of this
			 section.
3. Recirculation System.
(a) A recirculation system consisting of
			 pumps, motors, piping, filters, inlets, outlets, disinfecting and other water
			 conditioning equipment and necessary accessories must be provided for water
			 purification in accordance with water quality criteria contained herein and
			 must be designed to completely turnover the entire pool volume in six (6)
			 hours.
(b) The recirculation system
			 shall be designed to operate on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The normal
			 pattern of recirculation developed must be fifty (50) percent flow through the
			 overflow or skimming facilities and fifty (50) percent through the main drains.
			 The recirculation system must be designed with adequate capacity such that one
			 hundred (100) percent of the recirculation flow can pass through the overflow
			 or skimming facilities and one hundred (100) percent through the main
			 drain.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.J - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR ALL TYPE POOLS

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1. Applicability. All public swimming pools,
			 no matter when constructed, must comply with requirements of this section. All
			 pools and pool equipment must be operated and maintained in accordance with the
			 permitted plans and specifications or approved change order.
2. Operating Permits. No pool may operate
			 without a valid operating permit. Operating permits are valid for a period of
			 one (1) year beginning on April 1, and ending on March 31 of any calendar year.
			 Operating permit fees are due by February 15 of each calendar year and are
			 considered delinquent if not received by March 15th of each calendar year. The
			 current operating permit must be prominently displayed at the pool on or near
			 the pool rules sign.
3. Address and
			 Ownership Changes. It shall be the owner's responsibility to notify the
			 Department in writing of any address or ownership changes.
4. Housekeeping.
(a) The bathhouse and minimum toilet
			 facilities must be kept clean with the floors and walls cleaned as often as
			 necessary to maintain good sanitary conditions and kept as dry as possible.
			 Showers must be scrubbed at least daily and proper disinfectant applied to the
			 floors. All plumbing fixtures must be kept in good operating condition. Toilet
			 paper and soap must be available in the dispensers at all times the pool is
			 open. If public towels are provided, these towels must be laundered after each
			 use. The pool, including walkways, diving boards, ladders, etc., must be kept
			 clean. The surrounding grounds must be kept free of trash and litter. All pools
			 must have a trash receptacle at the pool site.
(b) No glass of any kind or any other
			 material that may be a hazard to bathers' feet or bodies will be allowed in the
			 pool area. No furniture constructed with glass components may be located within
			 the pool area.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.K - POOL CLOSURES AND ENFORCEMENT

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1.
			 Closure of Public Swimming Pools.
(a) Public
			 Swimming Pools are to be closed immediately by the owner or his/her designated
			 agent under the following conditions:
(i)
			 When a public pool has not been issued a valid annual operating permit from the
			 Department.
(ii) When the required
			 number of lifeguards are not on duty at Type "A" and Type "E" pools or Type "B"
			 pools choosing to use certified lifeguards in lieu of the required "No
			 Lifeguard on Duty" signs.
(iii)
			 When any pool is cloudy such that the main drains are not visible and/or the
			 number of openings in the main drain cannot be counted.
(iv) When any item of life saving equipment
			 is missing, defective or not readily accessible in the pool area.
(v) When the telephone/emergency notification
			 device is missing, defective, or not accessible.
(vi) When an imminent safety hazard exists
			 that poses a threat of injury or illness to bathers.
(vii) When the free residual chlorine or
			 equivalent halogen reading is less than 1.0 parts per million (ppm) or greater
			 than 8.0 parts per million (ppm).
(viii) When the pH is less than 7.0 or
			 greater than 7.8.
(ix) When the
			 disinfection, recirculation, automated control system used to adjust water
			 chemistry, or filtration system is not fully operational.
(x) When the pool log is not available or not
			 properly maintained.
(xi) When
			 fecal coliform is present in the pool water.
(xii) When the temperature of any type pool
			 exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
(xiii) When "Pool Rules", "No Diving", spa
			 "Caution", "No Lifeguard on Duty", or "Pool Operator" signs are not posted in
			 accordance with R.61-51.C.28(a)
			 through (f).
(xiv) When time limits
			 specified by the Department have been exceeded for the correction, repair, or
			 replacement of defective, missing, or unauthorized equipment.
(xv) When the facility fails to retain or
			 produce proof of the services of a properly credentialed pool
			 operator.
(xvi) When the existing
			 pool perimeter fencing and/or entrance gate or door do not meet the
			 requirements of R.61-51.C(8).
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-51 - Public Swimming Pools › Section 61-51.L - PRIOR REGULATIONS (Repealed)

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All Rules and Regulations on swimming pools previously adopted
				by the Department are hereby revoked.
APPEALS.
1. A
			 Department decision involving issuance, denial, renewal, modification,
			 suspension, or revocation of a permit may be appealed by an affected person
			 with standing pursuant to applicable law, including SC Code Title 1, Chapter 23
			 and Title 44, Chapter 1
2. Any
			 person to whom an order, related to a permit, is issued may appeal it pursuant
			 to applicable law, including S.C. Code Title 1, Chapter 23 and Title 44,
			 Chapter 1.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.100 - Purposes and Scope

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(1) A major
			 factor influencing the health of individuals where public wastewater treatment
			 facilities are not available is the proper onsite treatment and disposal of
			 domestic wastewater. Diseases such as dysentery, cholera, infectious hepatitis,
			 typhoid, and paratyphoid are transmitted through the fecal contamination of
			 food, water, and the land surface largely due to the improper treatment and
			 disposal of domestic wastewater. For this reason, every effort should be made
			 to prevent such hazards and to treat and dispose of all domestic wastewater
			 through the practical application of the most effective technology
			 available.
(2) Safe treatment and
			 disposal of domestic wastewater is necessary to protect the health of families
			 and communities, and to prevent the occurrence of public health nuisances.
			 Domestic wastewater can be rendered ecologically safe and public health can be
			 protected if such wastes are disposed of so that:
(a) They will not contaminate any drinking
			 water supply.
(b) They will not
			 give rise to a public health hazard by being accessible to insects, rodents, or
			 other possible carriers, which may come into contact with food or drinking
			 water.
(c) They will not give rise
			 to a public health hazard by being accessible to children or adults.
(d) They will not violate federal and state
			 laws or regulations governing water pollution or sewage disposal.
(e) They will not pollute or contaminate any
			 waters of the state.
(f) They will
			 not give rise to a public health nuisance.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.104 - Application, Permit, Final Inspection and Approval, and Variances and Exemptions

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104.1.
			 Application.
(1) The applicant shall furnish,
			 in a format as identified by the Department, complete and accurate information
			 necessary for determining the feasibility of an onsite wastewater
			 system.
(2) The application shall
			 include written permission from the property owner or their legal
			 representative, using a form identified by the Department, for Department
			 representatives to access the property.
(3) A boundary plat, deed, or other legal
			 document specifying the lot size shall be furnished by the applicant. The
			 applicant shall provide a legal description that specifies lot boundary lengths
			 for lots two (2) acres or smaller in size and upon request for any lot greater
			 than two (2) acres in size. When a dwelling or facility is to be served by a
			 remote subsurface wastewater infiltration area, the applicant must provide
			 appropriate easement(s). An appropriate easement must allow ingress and egress
			 for construction, operation, maintenance, replacement and repair and must run
			 with the land.
(4) Soil boring
			 descriptions, backhoe pits, and soils classifications from specifically
			 identified locations, including other tests or information, shall be required
			 when deemed necessary by the Department.
(5) Backhoe pits shall be required above the
			 Fall Line that separates the Piedmont area from the Coastal Plain as defined by
			 the South Carolina Geological Survey.
(6) Before a site evaluation of the lot is
			 performed by the Department, the applicant shall be required to: clear and mark
			 pertinent property boundary lines and corners; post an identification marker in
			 the front center of the lot; place stakes at the corners of the proposed
			 building; mark the proposed point of stub-out and septic tank as well as
			 proposed drain field area; locate the proposed or existing well location; and
			 identify the proposed location of any additional structures or facilities on
			 the property that may influence the placement and configuration of the onsite
			 wastewater system. A site sketch shall be included on the application or as a
			 separate attachment that reflects the items above and any other items specified
			 on the application. The applicant may be required to clear underbrush from the
			 property in order to facilitate the evaluation.
(7) The Department will not issue a permit if
			 it determines that site conditions are unsuitable for the system layout or
			 permit requested, or if issuance of the permit would otherwise be inconsistent
			 with the requirements of this regulation. The Department also reserves the
			 right to modify a proposed system layout submitted by a licensed person under
			 Section 102.1(3)(c) when deemed appropriate.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.203 - Onsite Wastewater System Construction Criteria

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203.1. On sloping terrain, wastewater
			 infiltration trenches shall be installed perpendicular to the direction of
			 slope and parallel to the contours of the land.
203.2. Where deemed necessary by the
			 Department, all required site alterations (swales, fill, shaping, etc.) shall
			 be done prior to permitting the installation of the onsite wastewater
			 system.
203.3. The area in which
			 the onsite wastewater system is to be located shall be protected from surface
			 water and roof or downspout drainage by the installation of drainage swales and
			 small amounts of fill to achieve positive surface drainage.
203.4. Gross amounts of dirt, mud, and debris
			 shall be removed from the septic tank before backfilling. All backfilling
			 around the tank shall be tamped to facilitate stabilization.
203.5. If septic tank lids are of multi-part,
			 slab-type construction, all joints shall be caulked or covered with heavy
			 roofing paper or similar material.
203.6. All septic tanks of two-piece
			 construction joined by tongue and groove shall be sealed with either bituminous
			 mastic or other watertight caulking material placed in the groove in such
			 quantity that the sealant is clearly visible around the entire tank after the
			 two (2) pieces are joined.
203.7.
			 When effluent pumping is required, all components of the pumping system shall
			 adhere to standards contained within this regulation.
203.8. The Department may restrict, delay, or
			 prohibit the installation or final approval of any onsite wastewater system
			 when adverse soil or site conditions exist. These may include, but not be
			 limited to, wet soil conditions in textural Class III and Class IV as described
			 in the Long-Term Acceptance Rate Standard for Onsite Wastewater Systems
			 approved by the Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.204 - Evaluation of Alternative Infiltration Trench Products

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The Department shall be responsible for the evaluation and
				approval of alternative infiltration trench products prior to their use in the
				state, unless otherwise regulated by statute. This evaluation shall include a
				review of available research data; a review of parameters relating to
				structure, geometry, and volume; and the establishment of required equivalency
				values for comparing the product to a conventional wastewater infiltration
				trench.
204.1. Application.
(1) All requests for approval of alternative
			 infiltration trench products must be submitted in writing to the Department and
			 must include the following:
(a) Complete
			 description of the product and its intended use.
(b) Complete listing of materials used in the
			 construction of the product, including specifications.
(c) Copies of all available literature
			 pertaining to the product and a listing of all appropriate reference
			 materials.
(d) Copies of any and
			 all available research, testing, and monitoring data, to include records of
			 performance and/or prior experience in actual field conditions.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.300 - Wastewater Treatment Facility Accessibility

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300.1. Permits for new onsite wastewater
			 systems shall not be issued where a wastewater treatment facility is accessible
			 for connection.
300.2. Repairs to
			 or replacement of failing onsite wastewater systems shall not be allowed where
			 a wastewater treatment facility is accessible for connection.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.301 - Discharge of Waste

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No septic tank effluent or domestic wastewater or sewage shall
				be discharged to the surface of the ground or into any stream or body of water
				in South Carolina without an appropriate permit from the
				Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.302 - Changes in Use That Impact Existing Onsite Wastewater Systems

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If the use of a dwelling or facility is changed such that
				additions or alterations are proposed which increase wastewater flow, change
				wastewater characteristics, or compromise the integrity or function of the
				system, the onsite wastewater system shall be brought into full compliance with
				this regulation. Alterations that change the wastewater characteristics or
				increase wastewater flow will require the owner to submit an application and
				receive a permit to construct for the upgrade/expansion prior to any
				alterations.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.303 - REPEAL AND DATE OF EFFECT

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This regulation shall become effective as provided in Section
				1-23-10 et seq. of
				the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended, and shall repeal
				Department of Health and Environmental Control R.61-56 of the Code of Laws of
				South Carolina, 1976; except that, Sections200.6(2)(2) and 200.6(4) shall
				become effective on January 1, 2009, and existing Sections V.E(b) and (c) shall
				remain in effect until that date.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.304 - CHANGES IN USE THAT IMPACT EXISTING ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

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If the use of a dwelling or facility is changed such that
				additions or alterations are proposed which increase wastewater flow, change
				wastewater characteristics, or compromise the integrity or function of the
				system, the onsite wastewater system shall be brought into full compliance with
				this regulation. Alterations that change the wastewater characteristics or
				increase wastewater flow will require the owner to apply for and receive an
				approval for the upgrade/expansion prior to any alterations.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.305 - SEVERABILITY CLAUSE

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Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of
				this regulation be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the
				remainder of this regulation shall not be affected thereby.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.400 - Appendices of Standards for Permitted Systems › Appendix 61-56.400.M - System Standard 380/381 - Double Aggregate Depth Wastewater Infiltration Trenches

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(1) Site/Permitting Requirements
(a) Use of the double aggregate depth option must be
				  restricted to soils that meet all textural limitations and required offsets to
				  the zone of saturation (ZOS) and restrictive horizons.
(b) Systems incorporating the double aggregate depth option
				  shall be loaded on the basis of the most hydraulically limiting naturally
				  occurring soil texture from the ground surface to twelve (12) inches below the
				  bottom of the proposed wastewater infiltration trenches.
(c) In order to maintain the same total absorptive area as
				  that provided by conventional aggregate depth systems, the equivalent linear
				  footage requirement for thirty-six (36) inch wide double aggregate depth
				  trenches shall be determined by multiplying the conventional trench requirement
				  by a factor of 0.7.
(d) There shall be a replacement area equivalent to at least
				  fifty (50) percent in size of the original system area held in reserve for
				  system repair. This area shall have a suitable configuration and shall meet the
				  minimum soil and site conditions of this regulation.
(2) Installation Requirements
(a) The wastewater infiltration trench aggregate shall be
				  twenty-eight (28) inches in depth and shall be placed so as to provide twenty
				  (20) inches of aggregate below the pipe, five (5) inches beside the pipe, and
				  three (3) inches above the pipe. The aggregate shall be covered with at least
				  nine (9) inches of backfill.
(b) The wastewater infiltration trench width shall be
				  thirty-six (36) inches.
(c) Where gravity flow from the septic tank to the subsurface
				  wastewater infiltration area is utilized, the invert elevation of the septic
				  tank outlet shall be installed at an elevation at least equal to or higher than
				  the top of the aggregate in the highest wastewater infiltration
				  trench(es).
(3) Final Landscaping and Drainage
(a) Installation of drainage swales, ditches, curtain drains,
				  and rain gutters may be required to divert or intercept water away from the
				  onsite wastewater system location. The septic tank and subsurface wastewater
				  infiltration area shall be backfilled and shaped to promote surface water
				  runoff.
(b) Following final landscaping, seeding or sodding may be
				  required to prevent erosion.
(c) Final approval shall be withheld until all landscaping
				  and drainage improvements have been satisfactorily completed.
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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.400 - Appendices of Standards for Permitted Systems › Appendix 61-56.400.T - Wastewater Combustion Systems

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(1) Wastewater combustion systems may be considered when a
				  proposed site is unsuitable for the issuance of an onsite wastewater system
				  permit under the system standards in Appendices A through R. A wastewater
				  combustion system shall be designed, installed, maintained, and operated
				  without endangering public health, the environment, or creating a
				  nuisance.
(2) With the application for a permit to construct, all
				  applicants seeking to install a wastewater combustion system must submit to the
				  Department plans from a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in South
				  Carolina that describe the design and installation of the proposed wastewater
				  combustion system and demonstrate the following:
(a) The system complies with all local codes and
				  ordinances.
(b) CSA Group certification of the wastewater combustion
				  system in the United States.
(c) The system must be of adequate size to handle the
				  wastewater volume and peak flow generated by the structure.
(d) Compartment and appurtenances are insect and vector-proof
				  and have continuous exterior ventilation.
(e) All liquid wastewater produced must be sent to the
				  combustion system. Liquid wastewater must not be sent to an onsite wastewater
				  system or held in a storage system to be pumped and hauled.
(f) Methods for training the owner/operator in the proper
				  use, function, and maintenance of the system including safe handling and
				  disposal methods for any residue generated by the system.
(g) All manufacturer recommendations for installation,
				  operation, and maintenance will be followed.
(3) Applicants seeking to install a wastewater combustion
				  system for toilet wastes in conjunction with an onsite wastewater system for
				  treatment of gray water generated by the structure must:
(a) Submit to the Department plans from a Registered
				  Professional Engineer licensed in South Carolina that meet the requirements of
				  Appendix T, paragraphs (2)(a) through (g), for all toilet wastes; and
(b) Apply for and obtain a Department permit to construct and
				  approval to operate an onsite wastewater system for treatment of gray water.
				  This system must meet all permit, licensing, and onsite wastewater system
				  requirements under this regulation, except that the initial system size may be
				  reduced by twenty-five (25) percent.
(4) A licensed installer is not required for the installation
				  of a wastewater combustion system under this standard. However, engineering
				  certifications using the applicable Department form must be submitted to the
				  Department before the Department will issue an approval to operate a system
				  under this standard.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.400 - Appendices of Standards for Permitted Systems › Appendix 61-56.400.U - Gray Water Subsurface Reuse Systems

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(1) With the application for a permit to construct, all
				  applicants seeking to install a gray water subsurface reuse system must submit
				  to the Department for approval plans from a Registered Professional Engineer
				  licensed in South Carolina that describe the design and installation of the
				  proposed gray water subsurface reuse system and demonstrate the
				  following:
(a) The system complies with all local codes and
				  ordinances.
(b) The system must be of adequate size to handle the
				  wastewater volume and peak flow generated by the structure.
(c) Compartment and appurtenances are insect and vector-proof
				  and have continuous exterior ventilation.
(d) All gray water produced by the structure must be sent to
				  the gray water subsurface reuse system or to a separate onsite wastewater
				  system for treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater. Liquid wastewater
				  must not be held in a storage system to be pumped and hauled.
(e) Methods for training the owner/operator in the proper
				  use, function, and maintenance of the system including safe handling and
				  disposal methods for any residue generated by the system.
(f) All manufacturer recommendations for installation,
				  operation, and maintenance will be followed.
(2) This regulation does not apply to or permit the reuse of
				  gray water for any purpose, or by any means, other than subsurface irrigation.
				  This regulation also does not apply to or permit any reuse or recirculation of
				  gray water within the confines of (i.e., via the plumbing within) a dwelling
				  unit, building, business, or other structure.
(3) A property owner proposing to install a gray water
				  subsurface reuse system for the reuse and disposal of gray water shall ensure
				  that there is also an approved method of treatment and disposal for all other
				  domestic wastewater and sewage generated by the structure. An onsite wastewater
				  system for the treatment and disposal of all other domestic wastewater and
				  sewage generated by the structure shall meet all requirements of this
				  regulation, including standard sizing requirements.
(4) A licensed installer is not required for the installation
				  of a gray water subsurface reuse system under this standard. However,
				  engineering certifications using the applicable Department form must be
				  submitted to the Department before the Department will issue an approval to
				  operate a system under this standard.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.501 - Peak Sewage Flow Rate Standard

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ESTABLISHMENT
UNIT
PEAK FLOW RATE GAL/UNIT/DAY
Airport (Not Including Food Service)
Passenger
3
Assembly Halls
Person
3
Bar (Not Including Food Service)
Customer Seat
5
15
Beauty/Style Shops/Barber Shops
Chair
100
Businesses/Offices/Factories
(Add for Showers)
Employee/Shift Transient Employee (4 hrs or
							 Less/Shift) Employee
15
10
10
Camps (No Laundry) -Labor/Summer/Retreat (Separate
							 Food Service) (Separate Bath House) -Day Camps (with meal) (without
							 meal)
Person
Person
Person
Person
Person
35
10
25
15
10
Campgrounds (No Laundry)
-Full Water/Sewer
-No Sewer Risers, Bathhouse only (Add for Dump
							 Station)
Campsite
Campsite
Campsite
120
50
40
Car Wash (Non-automatic)
Bay
500
Church (No Daycare)
-With Kitchen
-Without Kitchen
-Family Life Center
Seat Seat Person
3
2
5
Day Care
Child
10
Food Service -Full Service Utensils
-Paper/Plastic Utensils
Meal Person Seat
4
10
40
Reduce by 50 percent
Golf Course Club House (Not Including
							 Foodservice)
Player
10
Kennel
Run
25
Laundromat
Machine
500
Mortuary (for domestic wastewater only, no infectious
							 waste)
Body
25
Hotel/Motel (Not Including Food
							 Service)
Room
100
Picnic Park
Visitor
10
Public Restroom
User
3
Residential/Dwelling
Bedroom
120
Residential Care
Resident
100
Residential Out-Building (not used as
							 a
1 to 3 Users
dwelling; e.g., pool house, private workshop or
							 garage with private-use
Without washing
60
bathroom with toilet and sink; barn
							 with
machine
hand-wash sink)
With washing machine/shower
120
School
-With Cafeteria, Gym &
Student
15
Showers
-With Cafeteria only
Student
10
-Without Cafeteria, Gym or
Student
8
Showers
-Boarding School
Person
60
Stadium (Not Including Food Service)
Seat/Occupancy
3
Swimming Area Bathhouse
Person
10
Visitor Center
Visitor
5
The peak flow rate (gpd) for non-residential facilities may
				either be increased or reduced when comparable peak water consumption data for
				similar establishments in similar locations vary from the requirement. When
				considering such data, at least twelve (12) consecutive months must be
				presented with the maximum month of consumption and the days of operation per
				month being utilized to arrive at the peak flow rate (gpd).
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.502 - Onsite Wastewater Pump System Standard

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502.1. Pump Tank (General).
(1) The submersible sewage effluent pump(s)
			 must be housed in a properly vented, watertight tank that is readily accessible
			 from the surface.
(2) A watertight
			 access opening with removable lid shall be provided and shall be designed and
			 maintained to prevent surface water inflow. Risers and other pump tank
			 sections, where present, shall be joined using mastic, butyl rubber, or other
			 pliable sealant that is waterproof, corrosion-resistant, and approved for use
			 in septic tanks.
(3) When the pump
			 tank must be located in an area characterized by a shallow zone of saturation,
			 the Department may require the use of a pre-cast manhole, a fiberglass or
			 polyethylene basin, or any other acceptable method for preventing groundwater
			 intrusion.
(4) When the pump tank
			 must be located in an area that is environmentally sensitive or subject to
			 flooding, applicable portions of R.61-67, Standards for Wastewater Facility
			 Construction, shall apply.
(5) The
			 pump tank shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate all level control and
			 alarm switches; to keep the pump(s) totally submersed in liquid at all times
			 and to provide the required dosing volume and minimum pump run time. Pump tank
			 capacity must be at least 500 gallons in order to provide emergency storage in
			 the event of pump or power failure and to assist in maintaining the minimum
			 pumping rate as listed in Section 502.2.
(6) Pre-engineered, manufactured packaged
			 pump stations can be utilized in lieu of the composite design described herein,
			 provided the pump meets the minimum capacity requirements of the system and no
			 alterations are made to the pump station other than those specifically
			 authorized by the manufacturer.