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Administrative Authority.
MATERIALS:
Concrete Septic Tanks
shall be protected from corrosion by coating with an approved bituminous coating or by other
acceptable means.
The coating shall extend to at least 101.6 mm below the water line and shall cover all of the
internal area above that point.
Steel Septic Tanks
The minimum wall thickness of any steel tank shall be No. 12 U.S. gauge (. l 09) (2.8 mm)
and each such tank shall be protected from corrosion, both externally and internally, by an
approved bituminous coating or by other acceptable means.
Prefabricated Septic Tanks
Manufactured or prefabricated septic tanks shall comply with all approved applicable
standards and be approved by the Administrative Authority
Independent laboratory tests and engineering calculations certifying the tank capacity and
structural stability shall be as required by the Administrative Authority
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REFERENCES:
Fajardo, M.B. & Fajardo, L.R. (2000). Plumbing Design and Estimate (2nd Edition). Philippines: 5138
Merchandising
Salvan, G.S. (2005). Architectural Utilities 1. Plumbing and Sanitary. Philippines: Goodwill Trading
Co., Inc.
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