Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.1213
37.111.1213 SANITARY DUMP STATION
Operative Text
(1) A sanitary dump station is required in each establishment that has designated sites for independent units, unless the following circumstances exist: (a) each independent unit designated site is provided with an individual sewer riser; (b) a sanitary dump station accepted by the regulatory authority is available for public use on a full-time basis within 15 miles from the campground, and the campground owner or operator has posted a sign at the campground stating the location of the nearest available sanitary dump station; or (c) the regulatory authority determines that installation of a sanitary dump station is not feasible because of lack of electricity, water under pressure, or other sanitary reasons. (2) If a sanitary dump station is required, as determined under (1), there must be at least one station for every 100 independent unit designated sites lacking individual sewer risers. (3) The sanitary dump station shall consist of at least a trapped four inch sewer riser pipe connected to an approved wastewater treatment system, surrounded at the inlet end by a concrete apron sloped to the drain, and with a suitable hinged cover provided for the riser. A water outlet shall be included to permit sanitary maintenance of the station. The water outlet shall be marked: "THIS WATER FOR FLUSHING AND CLEANING -- UNSAFE FOR DRINKING." The water outlet hose shall be mounted on a reel or tower to ensure that the nozzle does not touch the ground when not in use. The water outlet shall be provided with an approved device to prevent backflow. (4) A sanitary dump station may not be located within 100 feet of a permanent body of surface water or well nor within 75 feet of a designated site.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1213 establishes when campgrounds must provide a sanitary dump station for recreational vehicles and independent units, and sets out the physical and safety standards those stations must meet. A dump station is generally required unless each site has its own sewer connection, a public station is available within 15 miles and posted, or the regulatory authority finds installation infeasible. The rule also specifies minimum ratios of stations to sites, construction requirements including a concrete apron and backflow prevention, and setback distances from water bodies, wells, and designated sites.
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Campground owners and operators subject to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1213 generally ensure that any required sanitary dump station is built to the rule's specifications, including a trapped four-inch sewer riser, a sloped concrete apron, a hinged cover, and a properly labeled water outlet equipped with a backflow-prevention device. Compliant operators also verify that the station is sited at least 100 feet from any permanent surface water or well and at least 75 feet from any designated site. Where an exemption is claimed—such as relying on a nearby public station—operators typically post the required signage and confirm that the off-site facility is accepted by the regulatory authority and available on a full-time basis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Campers and RV users at Montana campgrounds can look to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.1213 to understand what sanitary dump facilities an establishment is generally required to provide and where those facilities must be located relative to sites and water sources. If a campground lacks a required dump station or the station does not meet the rule's construction and safety standards, guests may raise the issue with the Montana regulatory authority that oversees campground licensing. Tenant-rights and consumer-protection organizations, as well as the relevant state agency, can be resources for understanding how to report a potential violation of this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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