City of Bonne Terre, MO Article IV Cross-Connection Controls

Section 700.080 Backflow Preventers — Required When.

[CC 2001 §13.16.010; Ord. No. 12.09 §1, 1-12-1993]

Approved backflow preventers are required on all connections to car washes, fire sprinkler systems, steam boilers, or on any other connections designated by the City Water Department or its representatives as being a potential backflow hazard as defined by State of Missouri regulations.

Section 700.090 Safety and Relief Valves — Required When.

[CC 2001 §13.16.020; Ord. No. 12.09 §2, 1-12-1993]

Safety and relief valves shall be placed on all boilers or other steam or force feed apparatus connected with the water system where the pressure may be raised in excess of ten (10) P.S.I.

Section 700.100 Discovery of Cross-Connection — Service Discontinued.

[CC 2001 §13.16.030; Ord. No. 12.09 §3, 1-12-1993]

If, upon inspection by the City Water Department or its representative, a cross-connection (as defined by the Missouri Division of Health) is found, the cross-connection shall be broken immediately or water service to such consumer shall be discontinued until such condition is corrected.

Section 700.110 Inspections, Tests and Overhauls of Backflow Preventers — Cost.

[CC 2001 §13.16.040; Ord. No. 12.09 §4, 1-12-1993]

Inspections, tests and overhauls of backflow prevention devices shall be made at the expense of the water consumer and shall be performed by a State of Missouri certified backflow prevention device tester.

Section 700.120 Defective Devices.

[CC 2001 §13.16.050; Ord. No. 12.09 §5, 1-12-1993]

Whenever backflow prevention devices required by this Chapter are found to be defective, they shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the consumer without delay.

Section 700.130 Backflow Prevention Devices — Approval Required.

[CC 2001 §13.16.060; Ord. No. 12.09 §6, 1-12-1993]

Backflow prevention devices shall be a model approved by the City Water Department and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Section 700.140 By-Pass or Removal of Devices.

[CC 2001 §13.16.070; Ord. No. 12.09 §7, 1-12-1993]

Backflow prevention devices shall not be by-passed, made inoperative, removed or otherwise made ineffective without specific authorization by the City Water Department or its representative.

Section 700.150 Plumbing System Inspections.

[CC 2001 §13.16.080; Ord. No. 12.09 §8, 1-12-1993]

Periodic inspection of all plumbing systems operating in the City shall be carried out to insure compliance with this Article. It is unlawful for anyone to interfere with, or refuse access to, such plumbing systems for the purpose of inspection upon demand by the City or the State of Missouri.