The term "cross-connection," as used in this chapter, means
any physical connection between any part of the city's water system
used, or intended to supply, potable water for human consumption and
that of any other source or system containing water or substance that
is not safe and potable for human consumption.
(Ord. 96 § 1(A), 1974)
The provisions relating to cross-connections in California Administrative Code, Title 17, and as amended from time to time, applicable to the protection of the water supply of the city are adopted, incorporated in this chapter by reference and made a part thereof.
(Ord. 96 § 1(B), 1974)
No water service shall be installed nor shall water service
be maintained to any premises on which there exist crossconnections
between the public water supply and other piping, fixtures, appliances,
equipment, drains or any system which may cause contamination or pollution
through backflow or back-siphonage, unless such services are protected
by the installation and maintenance of a backflow prevention device
approved by the city. It shall be the property owner's responsibility
to provide, install and maintain any and all required devices at his
or her expense.
(Ord. 96 § 1(C), 1974)
Regular tests and inspections, not less than annually, shall
be made of all such cross-connections and backflow prevention devices
by a person having a certificate to conduct such tests and inspections
from the county department of public health. When a test or inspection
shows a defective or improperly working device, the device must be
repaired immediately and retested. The cost of all such tests, inspections
and repairs shall be paid by the property owner.
(Ord. 96 § 1(D), 1974)
Service of water to any property may be discontinued by the
city if a backflow prevention device as required in this chapter is
not installed, tested and maintained or if defects are found in the
installed backflow prevention device or if it is found that a backflow
prevention device has been removed or bypassed, or unprotected cross-connections
exist on the premises. Water service will not be restored until such
condition or defects are corrected and proof of correction shown.
(Ord. 96 § 1(E), 1974)
Employees and agents of the city assigned to inspect premises
relative to enforcement of this chapter shall have the right to entry
at reasonable times to inspect any and all buildings and premises.
(Ord. 96 § 1(F), 1974)
