§ 41-46. Liquid waste vehicles—Inspection.

A liquid waste transporter shall present each liquid waste vehicle for inspection by the director prior to the issuance of a vehicle permit. To pass inspections each vehicle shall have:

(a)

A single tank as an integral portion of the vehicle to transport liquid wastes. Portable tanks or other containers temporarily installed in vehicles are prohibited and any vehicle with them shall not be permitted. Any vehicle that can have the storage tank removed without significant modifications (welding or metal cutting, for example) and that can be used for other purposes without significant modifications will not be permitted under this article;

(b)

Piping, valves and connectors that are an integral portion of the tank and/or vehicle and are accessible and easy to clean;

(c)

A liquid-tight tank;

(d)

A tank constructed so that every interior and exterior portion can be easily cleaned;

(e)

Piping, valves, and connections that are accessible and easy to clean;

(f)

An inlet or opening of tank constructed so that collected waste will not spill during filling, transfer, or transport;

(g)

Outlets of a design and type suitable for the liquid waste handled and capable of controlling flow or discharge without spillage, undue spray on, or flooding of immediate surroundings while in use, and all outlet connections constructed so that no liquid waste can leak, run, or spill out from the vehicle;

(h)

Pumps, valves, cylinders, diaphragms and other appurtenances of design and type suitable for the type of waste handled; capable of operation without spillage, spray, or leakage; and capable of being easily disassembled for cleaning;

(i)

A current, valid Texas motor vehicle inspection sticker;

(j)

Current vehicle registration and valid Texas registration tags; and

(k)

All parts and systems in a condition of repair such that the vehicle is road safe.

(Ord. No. 8140, § 1, 3-20-03)