§ 56.35 LOCATION.

   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)

§ 56.36 BYPASS LINES.

   Bypass lines parallel to a backflow prevention assembly shall have an approved backflow prevention assembly installed that is equal to that on the main line.

(Ord. passed 12-3-2007)

§ 56.37 PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION.

   (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)

§ 56.38 NEW CONSTRUCTION.

   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)

§ 56.39 NOTIFICATION OF CONSUMER.

   (A)   Upon identification of hazard, or hazard potential, as defined in §§ 56.02, 56.20 and 56.21 of this chapter, the Cross Connection Coordinator shall notify the consumer of record, of the property on which the hazard exists of the following:

      (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)