(A) The containment devices shall be located off street right-of-way on the water main side of any plumbing connections. When installed in a building, the device shall be located on the service line immediately after its entrance into the building. Each containment and confinement device shall be installed in a location that is physically accessible for inspection and testing as determined by the Cross-Connection Coordinator. Containment devices, which have been buried in the ground, do not satisfy the provisions of this code. Each reduced pressure principle zone device shall be installed such that flooding of the device is unlikely as determined by the Cross-Connection Coordinator.
(B) The Public Works Director or designee shall maintain a list of approved manufacturers and models of hazard containment devices and drawings of standard installation, copies to be made available through the Office of the Director of Public Utilities and the Chief Inspector’s office. All reduced pressure zone principle back flow prevention devices and double check valve back flow prevention devices shall be approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. All vacuum breaks and dual check valve devices shall be approved by the American Society for Sanitary Engineers. All installations and materials shall conform to the GCRWS standards as set by the Public Works Director or designee.
(C) In those cases in which containment and/or confinement devices have been previously installed by prior owners, the GCRWS or other parties, the responsibility for maintenance, testing, and replacement as applicable shall be with the consumer.
(D) The cost of the means of containment, and any other plumbing modifications necessary and convenient thereto, and the testing and maintenance thereof is to be paid for by the consumer.
(Ord. passed 6-21-04)