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INSTALLATION OF CONTAINMENT DEVICES
For both new installations and existing installations requiring modification or additional devices, 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.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2007)
(A) In those cases in which containment and/or confinement devices have been previously installed by prior owners, the town or other parties, the responsibility for maintenance, testing, and replacement as applicable shall be with the consumer.
(B) Upon notification to the consumer as to the degree of hazard in accordance with § 56.39, the Cross Connection Coordinator may require that the consumer provide engineering drawings sealed by a professional engineer of existing conditions, including required modifications if needed, and/or required installation of devices within the premises, which provide complete internal protection against cross-connection as approved by the Cross Connection Coordinator. Any such connection shall be considered another connection for determining the type of containment device required. The town will review the drawings to affirm compliance with this section.
(C) The cost of said 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 12-3-2007)
All buildings, proposing to connect to the public water system of the Town of Murphy, and receiving building permits, on or after the effective date of this ordinance, shall be equipped with an approved and tested as properly functioning backflow prevention device(s), as prescribed herein, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Code Compliance for that building. If a building permit was issued for the building prior to the effective date of this chapter, or a building permit was not required, the building shall be considered an existing building prior to the effective date, in accordance with § 56.37.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2007)
(1) Location of the hazard;
(2) Nature of the hazard observed;
(3) Date of the hazard observed;
(4) Section of standard specifications applicable; and
(5) Requirements of standard specifications.
(B) Such notification to be made by certified mail, with return receipt requested.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2007)
(A) The consumer shall, upon notification, as defined in § 56.38 of this chapter, install the hazard containment device(s) as required within 90 days from the date of notification.
(B) If, after expiration of 90 days, the containment device(s) has not been installed in conformance with standards set by the Town of Murphy, in a proper working condition, the Town of Murphy may discontinue the public water supply service at that premises, and service shall not be restored until such devices have been installed. The Town of Murphy may permit an extension of up to 90 additional days if compliance efforts are underway and the existence of hardship can be demonstrated.
(C) The Town of Murphy shall bear no liability for direct or consequential damages proximately caused by the discontinuance of service pursuant to this section.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2007)
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