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Backflow Devices and Assemblies
5-6-1: Definitions
Backflow The reversal of the normal flow of water in a potable
water distribution system as a result of cross connection.
Backpressure A pressure, higher than the supply pressure, caused
by a pump, elevated tank, boiler, or any other means that may cause backflow.
Backsiphonage The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or
substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system
from any source other than the intended source, caused by the reduction
of pressure in the potable water supply system.
Backflow Prevention Device or Assembly A device, assembly or
means designed to prevent backflow. See Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapter
10, as adopted for specifications of such devices or assemblies.
Cross Connection Any actual or potential connection between
a potable water system and any other source or system through which it
is possible to introduce into the public drinking water system any used
water, industrial fluid, gas or substance other than the intended potable
water.
5-6-2: Water Supply Protection
No water service connection to any premises shall be installed or maintained
by the City, or any other water utility, unless the water supplying the
premises is protected as required by State and City laws and regulations.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner of occupiable premises to
effect installation and inspections as required herein, and to give notice
to the supplier water utility of any deficiencies of his water system
in that regard.
5-6-3: Duty to Install and Inspect Annually
It shall by the responsibility of the owner of property where water
is consumed to purchase, install, test, inspect and maintain backflow
prevention devices or assemblies wherever it will be possible for used,
unclean, polluted or contaminated water, mixtures, or substances to enter
any portion of his potable water system, and to otherwise control cross
connections. Such owner shall have certified inspections and operational
tests made at least once a year at the owner's own expense. Where the
City deems the hazard to be great, the City may require the owner to have
such inspections and tests at a more frequent interval as prescribed by
the City. All such tests shall be made according to the standards set
forth by the Utah State Department of Health, Bureau of Drinking Water
and Sanitation.
5-6-4: New Construction
The Building Official of the City will review all plans for new construction
to ensure that unprotected cross connections are not an integral part
of the owner's water system. If a cross connection connot be eliminated,
protection will be required by installation of an air gap or other approved
backflow prevention device or assembly, in accordance with the Uniform
Plumbing Code, as adopted. Water vacating the drinking water supply must
do so by means of an approved air gap or mechanical backflow prevention
device or assembly as required by said Code. The owner shall provide the
Building Official with verification of a certified test of the backflow
prevention device or assembly before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
5-6-5: Installation Required
Whenever the City deems that a service connection's water usage contributes
a sufficient hazard to the water supply and a property owner has not made
appropriate installation, the installation of an approved backflow prevention
device or assembly shall be required on the lateral service line of the
owner's water system, at or near the property line, or immediately inside
the building being served, but before the first branch line leading off
the lateral service line in any event. The type of protective device or
assembly required shall comply with local and state requirements. The
City Water Department shall be provided by the owner with a certified
test of such backflow prevention devices or assemblies within ten (10)
working days after their initial installation in order to determine their
adequacy.
5-6-6: Existing Equipment
All backflow prevention assemblies existing as of November, 1989, which
do not meet the requirements hereof shall nonetheless be required to comply
with the requirements of this Chapter, unless they are deemed by the Building
Official or the Water Department to be nonetheless adequate for the purposes
intended, in which event compliance with any particular provision hereof
may be waived in writing by the City. Such previously existing assemblies
shall be subject in any event to the periodic inspection and testing required
by Sec. 5-6-3, above. Whenever an existing assembly is moved to another
location, or requires more than minimum maintenance, or where it is determined
to constitute a hazard to health, the unit shall be replaced by an approved
backflow prevention device or assembly meeting the requirements of this
Chapter.
5-6-7: Repair and Maintenance of Equipment
The maintenance, including necessary repairs, of all backflow prevention
devices or assemblies and cross connection control devices required by
this Chapter shall be the responsibility of the owner of property where
an assembly or device is installed, and failure to adequately maintain
any required equipment shall be a violation hereof. All installations
and repairs of such equipment shall be effected by a certified journeyman
plumber or other agent of the owner, provided he is a Certified Backflow
Technician as provided in Sec. 5-6-9 in either case.
5-6-8: Access for Inspection
All water systems shall be open for inspection at all reasonable times
by authorized representatives of the City Water and Power Department in
order to determine whether cross connections or other structural or sanitary
hazards including violations of this Chapter exist. In order to make such
determination, the inspection shall include access to above ceiling areas,
pits, paneled interior areas, or there locations where cross connections
might exist. The owner and any occupant shall be responsible to provide
a route of access across the property for inspection purposes that is
free from litter, overgrowth , the threat of a vicious animal, or other
hindrance that may be detrimental to the safety of the inspector or obstructive
to his ease of access.
5-6-9: Certified Backflow Technician
All tests of backflow prevention devices or assemblies shall be conducted
by a certified backflow technician who will be responsible for the competence
and accuracy of all tests and reports. Such technician shall be responsible
for the following:
- A. Assure that acceptable testing equipment and procedures are
used for the testing, repairing or overhauling of backflow prevention
devices or assemblies.
- B. Make report of such testing and/or repair within required times
to the owner, the City Water Department, and the Utah Bureau of
Drinking Water and Sanitation on a form approved for such use by
said Bureau.
- C. Include in all reports a list of any materials or replacement
parts used.
- D. Assure that replacement parts are equal in quality to original
parts and that any testing, repair or replacement does not change
the design or operational characteristics of the assembly.
- E. Maintain his license in current condition and his testing equipment
in proper operating condition.
- F. Be equipped with, and competent to use, all necessary tools,
gauges, and other equipment necessary to properly test and maintain
backflow prevention devices or assemblies.
- G. Tag each double check valve, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced
pressure backflow assembly, high hazard air gap, or other backflow
prevention device or assembly showing the serial number, date tested,
and by whom, together with the technician's license number.
5-6-10: Notification of Public
Although failure of a consumer to be aware of this Chapter shall be
no defense to violation hereof, the Water and Power Department shall use
reasonable means to notify its customers of the hazards of cross connections
and the need for annual inspection of backflow prevention devices or assemblies.
5-6-11: Records
The Water and Power Department shall keep records of cross connection
hazards and the condition of backflow prevention devices or assemblies,
including those records required by state and federal agencies. It shall
provide the tags required by Sec. 5-6-9(G) upon request by certified backflow
technicians.
5-6-12: Violations.
Service of water to a consumer on property found to be in violation
ot this ordinance shall be discontinued by the City after written notice
of the violation to both the owner and consumer, if different. A violation
exists if:
- A. A backflow prevention assembly required by this Chapter for
control of cross connections is not installed, tested, or maintained,
as required herein.
- B. It is found that a backflow prevention assembly has been removed
or bypassed.
- C. An unprotected cross connection exists on the premises.
- D. The periodic system inspection required herein has not been
conducted.
- E. A false report or false information is provided to the City
by or on behalf of the owner or consumer, with regard to the cross
connection or backflow prevention assembly.
Where written notification of a deficiency is provided by the City, and
the owner fails to take the required corrective action within ten (10)
days after the date of mailing such notice, the City at their own discretion
may discontinue water service unless the City, at the request of the owner,
authorizes a longer time for completion. Water service will not be restored
until all existing conditions or defects are corrected. In the event that
there exists a noncompliance with state or local law or other circumstances
which pose a significant health hazard, the City may immediately discontinue
water service until compliance is attained or the significant health hazard
is removed.
- In addition to any penalty provided herein, violation of this Chapter
shall be a Class B misdemeanor.
- Ordinance No. 10-1-1989 creating Chapter 4 of Title 4 of the St.
George City Code, to the extent contrary to or inconsistent with the
provisions contained herein, are hereby repealed.
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