
1. Historical background
Since the 16th century, the technical development of non-collective systems in France can be divided into two periods:
1533-1899: from latrines, toilets and cesspools to septic tanks;
1902-1992: Slowly moving towards full-fledged off-grid sanitation, alongside off-grid systems.
Many new systems appeared during the second period, some of which are still in service. As part of the now compulsory inspection of non-collective sanitation systems (§ 2.2
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Historical background
References
- (1) - ASTEE - Réhabilitation des installations d'assainissement non collectif des maisons individuelles. - Rapport final, 81 pages (janv. 2006) ( http://www.astee.org/publications/bibliographie/guide/guide&_08/accueil.php...
Regulations
Circular no. 60 of May 4, 1953 on "septic tanks" and their effluent treatment devices (JORF of May 22, 1953).
Arrêté interministériel du 14 juin 1969: construction des fosses septiques et appareils ou dispositifs épurateurs de leurs effluents des bâtiments d'habitation (JORF du 24 juin 1969).
Arrêté du 3 mars 1982 fixant les règles de construction et d'installation des fosses...
Standardization
- Installation of on-site sanitation systems – Single-family homes with up to 10 main rooms – Part 1-1: Technical specifications – Part 1-2: General material selection criteria – Commercial reference for parts P1-1 and P1-2 of DTU 64-1, March 2007. - XP DTU 64-1 - 2007
- Small wastewater treatment plants up to 50 ETPs – Part 1: Prefabricated septic tanks. - NF EN 12566-1 - 2000
- Small wastewater treatment plants...
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