NAC444.8306. Capacity of septic tank serving single-family dwelling.

     1. The minimum capacity for a septic tank that serves a single-family dwelling is based on the number of bedrooms in the dwelling, and is determined as follows:

Number of Bedrooms	Minimum Liquid Capacity of Tank (in Gallons)
3 or less	1,000
4	1,200
5 or 6	1,500

If the single-family dwelling has more than six bedrooms, 150 gallons for each additional bedroom must be added to 1,500 gallons.

     2. An absorption system designed for a septic tank may be based on the minimum required size for the septic tank.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R129-98, eff. 3-25-99)