For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"Cross-connection"
means any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate systems, one of which contains potable water from the water system of the city and the other water from a private source, water of unknown or questionable safety or stream, gases or chemicals, whereby there may be a flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.
(Ord. 693, 1986; Code 2000 § 52.20; Code 1981 § 13.32.010)
(A) 
Cross-Connection Prohibited. No person, firm or corporation shall establish or permit to be established, or maintain or permit to be maintained any cross-connection.
(B) 
Interconnection Prohibited – Exception. No interconnection shall be established or permitted to exist whereby potable water from a private, auxiliary or emergency water supply other than the regular public supply of water system of the city may enter the supply or distribution system of the city, unless such private, auxiliary or emergency water supply and the method of connection and use of such supply shall have been approved by the Mayor or his or her designated agent and by the state Department of Environmental Management in accordance with 327 IAC 8-10.
(Ord. 693, 1986; Code 2000 § 52.21; Code 1981 §§ 13.32.020 and 13.32.030)
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Penalty: See AMC § 13.05.190.
All consumers using toxic or hazardous liquids shall install and maintain a reduced pressure backflow preventer in the main water line serving each building on the premises. The backflow preventer must be installed in a location easily accessible and not subject to flooding or freezing.
(Ord. 693, 1986; Code 2000 § 52.22; Code 1981 § 13.32.080)
(A) 
Right to Inspect Premises. It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of the Water Department to inspect or cause to be inspected all properties served by the city's water system where cross-connections with the public water system is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential health hazards shall be determined by the Superintendent of the Water Department.
(B) 
Right of Entry. The Superintendent of the Water Department or his or her designated agents shall have the right at any reasonable time to examine any property served by a connection to the public water system of the city for cross-connections. On request of the Superintendent or his or her agent, the owner or occupant of any property so served shall furnish any pertinent information regarding the piping system or systems on such property. The refusal of access or the refusal of requested pertinent information shall constitute an offense and shall be deemed evidence of the presence of cross-connection.
(Ord. 693, 1986; Code 2000 § 52.23; Code 1981 §§ 13.32.040 and 13.32.050)
(A) 
Service of Notice. The Superintendent of the Water Department is authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any property wherein exists a connection in violation of this chapter but only after reasonable written notice has been given to the owner or occupant of such property. Water service shall not be restored until the cross-connection has been eliminated in compliance with the terms of this chapter.
(B) 
Discontinuation of Water Service – Immediate. If it is determined by the Superintendent of the Water Department that a cross-connection or other condition relating to the water system endangers public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is filed with the Clerk-Treasurer and a copy delivered to the owner or occupant of property affected, water service may thereupon be immediately discontinued.
(Ord. 693, 1986; Code 2000 § 52.24; Code 1981 §§ 13.32.060 and 13.32.070)