(1) A person shall not
cause or permit any structure to be erected above any septic tank, aerobic
treatment unit, greywater system or drainage line if that
structure —
(a)
obstructs free access to the apparatus; or
(b) has
walls on more than 3 sides.
(2) A person shall
not, without the permission of the relevant local government, cause or permit
a receptacle for drainage —
(a) to
have any structure erected above it; or
(b) to
be subject to vehicular traffic or be located less than 1.2 m from an area
that is subject to vehicular traffic; or
(c) to
be paved or covered with a surface treatment.
(3) Where, as
permitted by a local government under subregulation (2), a receptacle for
drainage is covered by paving or a surface treatment, the owner shall ensure
that access points are provided —
(a) that
are suitable for the inspection or service of the receptacle for drainage; and
(b) that
do not require the removal of the paving or surface treatment.
[Regulation 18A inserted: Gazette
29 Jul 1997 p. 4076; amended: Gazette 7 Jan 2005
p. 67.]
[Heading deleted: Gazette 29 Jul 1997
p. 4082.]