Normative base
Sources and normative base — United States
Every placement norm in the catalog is backed by an official source. Below are the documents used for this country — building codes, sanitary and fire-safety rules.
Sources 6
- US EPA — Frequent Questions on Septic Systems
- Water Well Clearance Distances (Mass Title 5 & EPA reference table)
- Minnesota Dept. of Health — Isolation Distances from a Water-Supply Well
- NY State / IFC §308.1.4 — Open-flame cooking devices near combustible construction
- US EPA — Backyard recreational fires (open burning)
- USA — USDA NRCS Composting Facility standard (Code 317)
The catalog is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Always check the current edition of the law, local zoning and development rules before construction.