[Adopted 2-9-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AIR-GAP SEPARATION
A physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel.
The air gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe,
measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, and in no case
less than one inch.
APPROVED CHECK VALVE
A check valve that seats readily and completely. It must
be carefully machined to have free-moving parts and assured water
tightness. The face of the closure element and valve seat must be
bronze, composition, or other noncorrodible material which will seat
tightly under all prevailing conditions of field use. Pins and bushing
shall be of bronze and other noncorrodible, nonsticking material and
shall be machined for easy, dependable operation. The closure element
shall be internally weighted or otherwise internally equipped to promote
rapid and positive closure in all sizes where this feature is obtainable.
APPROVED DOUBLE-CHECK-VALVE ASSEMBLY
Two single, independently acting check valves, including
tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly
and suitable test connections. This device must be approved as a complete
assembly by Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems and the New York
State Department of Health.
APPROVED REDUCED-PRESSURE-ZONE DEVICE
A minimum of two independently acting check valves together
with an automatically operated pressure differential relief valve
located between the two check valves. In case of leakage of either
check valve, the differential relief valve, by discharging to the
atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure between the checks
at less than the supply pressure. The unit must include lightly closing
shutoff valves, located at each end of the device, and each device
shall be fitted with properly located test cocks. This device must
be approved as a complete assembly by Bath Electric, Gas and Water
Systems and the New York State Department of Health.
AUXILIARY SUPPLY
Any water supply on or available to the premises other than
the approved public water supply.
CERTIFIED BACKFLOW-PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER
An individual who has successfully completed a course approved
by the New York State Department of Health in the testing of backflow-prevention
devices and has been issued a certificate by the New York State Department
of Health.
CROSS-CONNECTIONS
Any unprotected connection between any part of a water system
used or intended to be used as a supply of water for drinking purposes
and a source or system containing water or substances that are not
or cannot be approved as equally safe, wholesome and potable for human
consumption.
WATER SUPERVISOR
The consumer or a person on the premises charged with the
responsibility of complete knowledge and understanding of the water
supply piping within the premises and for maintaining the consumer's
water system free from cross-connections and other sanitary defects,
as required by this article and all other required regulations and
laws.
The Director of Municipal Utilities for the Village of Bath
or his/her properly trained representative shall be responsible for
the protection of the public potable water distribution system from
contamination or pollution due to the backflow of contaminants or
pollutants through the water service connection. If, in the judgment
of the Director of Municipal Utilities, an approved backflow-prevention
assembly is required (at the customer's water service connection
or within the customer's private water system) for the safety
of the water system, the Director of Municipal Utilities or his/her
properly trained representative shall give notice, in writing, to
said customer to install such an approved backflow-prevention assembly(s)
at specific location(s) on his/her premises.
No water service connection to any premises shall be installed
or maintained by the water user unless the water supply is protected
as required by this article and such other applicable local, state
and federal laws, rules and regulations.
If any facility served by a water system denies a Water Department
person access to the premises for the purposes of determining if protection
to the public water system is necessary, then the maximum protection
condition shall be imposed, with the requirement that the number of
devices shall equal the number of service lines.
The following penalties shall be applicable for a violation
of this article:
A. Failure to install the appropriate backflow-prevention device within
the prescribed time frame after first notice: $250.
B. Failure to install the appropriate backflow-prevention device within
prescribed time frames after second notice: termination of service.
C. Failure to at least annually test the backflow-prevention device:
$200 and/or termination of water service.
D. Failure to replace or repair a backflow-prevention device as required:
$1,000 and/or termination of water service.