Inspection and cleaning port, protected and secured

If a water tank is designed with an access port for inspection and cleaning, the opening shall be in the top of the tank and: 1. Flanged upward at least one-half inch (13 mm); and 2. Equipped with a port cover assembly that is: a. Provided with a gasket and a device for securing the cover in place; and b. Flanged to overlap the opening and sloped to drain. Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia. Historical Notes: Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2 , eff. October 16, 2007.