The city administrator or his designee, which may be the
building inspector.
A physical separation between a water inlet and its usage
that has been approved by the administrative authority.
A device to prevent the backflow into potable water system.
Licensed plumbing inspectors, water supply protection specialists
licensed by the state board of plumbing examiners or certified waterworks
operators with customer service endorsement. Licensed plumbers, at
the discretion of the city, may perform inspections on single-family
residential services. All customer service inspectors must be approved
by the administrative authority.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the successor
thereof.
(Ordinance 561, sec. 1, adopted 4/14/98; Ordinance adopting Code)
The city administrator is authorized and directed to implement
the applicable provisions of this division in order to protect the
health and welfare of the public and to develop and maintain policies
and procedures in order to meet the intent and spirit of this division.
(Ordinance 561, sec. 2, adopted 4/14/98)
This division applies to all services connected to the city’s
public water supply.
(Ordinance 561, sec. 3, adopted 4/14/98)
(a)
It is unlawful for any property owner, occupant or operator of any
premises where a connection exists to the public water supply and
where there exists an actual or potential source of contamination,
as determined by the city, to remain in connection with the public
water supply without an approved backflow prevention plan or an approved
air gap. Where an approved air gap exists, a one-time screening report
shall be all that is required by this section. A copy of said screening
report shall be kept on file with the administrative authority. Backflow
prevention devices shall be installed according to local codes where
actual or potential contamination or system hazard exists and an air
gap is impractical. The administrative authority may require an approved
backflow prevention device to be installed at the meter. If backflow
prevention is required at the meter it shall be at the owner’s,
occupant’s or operator’s expense. A backflow prevention
device installed at the meter shall be in addition to and shall not
relieve same from compliance with all rules contained herein and local
plumbing codes that affect internal and external hazards.
(b)
An approved backflow prevention plan will include:
(1)
Where approved air gaps are impractical, an annual inspection and
approved testing of all backflow prevention devices according to manufacturer’s
recommendations is required. Devices must also be tested upon installation
and more frequently than annually if the manufacturer’s recommendations
so state.
(2)
An approved backflow preventer test report submitted to the administrative
authority by January 31st each year, showing test results from a “general
tester.” The administrative authority may allow the test to
be done by an approved “fireline tester” if firelines
only are tested. Failure to submit an annual report shall constitute
a violation of this division.
(3)
Copies of manufacturers’ maintenance manuals on all devices
must be on file with the person responsible for the premises and available
for inspection upon request by the administrative authority.
(4)
Any additional requirements deemed necessary to protect the public
water supply by the administrative authority.
(c)
A current list of local recognized testers shall be on file in the
office of the administrative authority.
(d)
All device testing must be in accordance with the University of Southern
California’s Foundation of Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic
Research and/or the American Water Works Association Manual of Cross
Connection Control.
(e)
Test equipment shall be certified for accuracy annually and shall
carry test gauge serial numbers. Documentation showing the most recent
certification shall be accessible to the administrative authority
and must be kept for a period of not less than three years. Test gauge
serial numbers shall be included on “test and maintenance”
report forms. Gauge testers must sign and date reports.
(f)
Overhead bulk, condensing, cooling or industrial processes shall
be separated from the potable water supply by an approved air gap
between the outlet hose and the overflow rim of the receiving tank.
(Ordinance 561, sec. 4, adopted 4/14/98)
(a)
Prior to providing continuous water service to any new construction
or existing service that has been discontinued for any reason, an
inspection shall be made by the designated customer service inspector.
If no unacceptable plumbing practices are found an approved “customer
service inspection certification” shall be completed.
(b)
When the designated customer service inspector has reason to believe
that a cross connection or other unacceptable plumbing practice exists
on any existing premises or after any material improvement, correction,
or addition to private plumbing facilities have been made, without
the approval of the administrative authority, the water supply shall
be terminated immediately. Reconnection shall be made only after repairs
are made to the satisfaction of the administrative authority.
(c)
Copies of properly completed inspection certificates shall be kept
on file with the city. Certification shall be kept on file for a period
of at least ten years. Inspection certificates must be approved by
the administrative authority and contain all information suggested
in 30 TAC, chapter 290, appendix D.
(d)
An inspection fee as set forth in section A13.02.075 of the fee schedule in appendix A to this code shall be collected from the customer for each customer service inspection.
(Ordinance 561, sec. 5, adopted 4/14/98)
