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)