For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEPARTMENT. Macon County Health Department.
FOOD GRADE PROPYLENE GLYCOL. The coolant added to a geothermal system. The product container shall be labeled “Propylene Glycol USP” or equivalent. Any product not containing the letters “USP” will not be acceptable for this use, unless vendor documentation is produced to demonstrate equivalency.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM. A sealed, watertight loop of pipe buried outside of a building foundation, which is intended to recirculate a liquid solution through a heat exchanger. May also be referred to as a closed loop system.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM CONTRACTOR. Any individual who is the responsible party for the design or construction of the geothermal system for another person. The GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM CONTRACTOR does not include employees of the Geothermal System Contractor.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM DRILLER. Any individual who installs geothermal systems for another person. This includes but is not limited to drilling, boring, jetting, or digging. Installation includes, but is not limited to, the borehole or trench, installation of the loop piping and grouting.
HORIZONTAL GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM. A geothermal system constructed to contain horizontal piping and the installation and grouting of the horizontal piping when such piping does not exceed 20 feet in depth.
IDPH. Illinois Department of Public Health.
POND GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM. A geothermal system constructed where horizontal piping is placed within a pond or lake. May also be referred to as a lake geothermal system.
VERTICAL GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM. Geothermal system constructed to contain vertical piping and the installation and grouting of the vertical piping exceeding 20 feet in depth.
(Ord. O-109-5-14, passed 5-8-2014)