(a) Generally. The potable water supply system of the city and the potable water system of private users shall be designed, installed and maintained to best prevent contamination or pollution from non-potable liquids, solids or gases from being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. Any water being provided by the city will fall under the rules and regulations of the cross-connection program. All public or private users being supplied by city water directly or indirectly shall conform to standards set by the city.
(b) Prohibited connections of fixtures and equipment. Connection to the potable water supply system for the following is prohibited unless protected against backflow in accordance with Section 1003 of the Uniform Plumbing Code set out herein:
(1) Bidets;
(2) Operating, dissection, embalming and mortuary tables or similar equipment: in such installations the hose used for water supply shall terminate at least 12 inches away from every point of the table or attachments;
(3) Pumps for non-potable water, chemicals or other substances; priming connections shall be made only through an air gap or an approved reduced pressure principle assembly;
(4) Building drainage, sewer or vent systems;
(5) Commercial buildings or industrial plants using a contaminating or polluting substance; and
(6) Any other fixture or similar hazard.
(Ord. 1051, passed 9-5-1989)