SECTION 252:641-15-6. Fence

(a)   Fence required. In order to prevent unauthorized access to the lagoon, the lagoon area shall be surrounded with a fence unless the entire property is fenced and access is controlled.

(b)   Specifications. The fence shall:

(1)   be, at a minimum, four feet (4') high and provide protection equivalent to the protection afforded by a woven wire or equally-spaced five (5) wire fence. Lagoons that fall within the definition of a small public sewage system and that are located within three hundred fifty feet (350') of existing or platted residential areas or that are in public access areas shall be surrounded by a six-foot (6') woven wire fence or equivalent.

(2)   have a gate that provides access to the lagoon for mowing equipment and maintenance needs.

(3)   not interfere with wind action to the lagoon's surface or shade the lagoon.

(4)   have a sign on each side of the fence of a small public lagoon system that identifies the facility and provides owner contact information.

(c)   DEQ authority to require more stringent fencing requirements. In order to protect public health and safety, the DEQ may require more stringent fencing requirements, even when the entire property is fenced.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 1895, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1618, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2318, eff 7-11-08; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1296, eff 9-15-20]