(A) No booster pump shall be installed, taking its suction or supply from the utility’s water distribution system, without the expressed written approval of the utility.
(B) In all booster pump installations, the suction of the pump shall be connected to an atmospheric tank with municipal water flow entering the tank being controlled by an automatic float valve and discharging freely into the tank two pipe diameters, or a minimum of six inches, above the positive overflow level of the tank.
(C) As an alternate, suitable control valve limiting suction pressure of the pump to a minimum 20 psig, may be allowed with prior approval by the utility in writing. Proper and continuous operation and maintenance shall be the customer’s responsibility and expense.
(Ord. passed 3-3-1987)