[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Brookville
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-20-1975 by Ord.
No. 765]
The following words and terms, when used in this article, shall have
the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between
the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing
fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle.
The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the
distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source or sources
other than the approved source.
A piping arrangement whereby water may be diverted around any feature
of the treatment process of a water supply.
Any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate
piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other steam, gas,
a chemical or water of unknown or questionable safety, whereby there may be
a flow from one system to the other, the direction depending on the pressure
differential between the two systems.
Neither cross-connections nor bypasses shall be permitted on the water
supply furnished by the Borough of Brookville to any customer nor by a customer
of a Municipal Authority or company to whom the Borough of Brookville furnishes
a supply of water.
All backflow is hereby prohibited; provided, however, that:
A.
A water supply pipe shall be considered as protected
against backflow from any plumbing fixture or other piece of equipment or
appliance capable of affecting the quality of the water in the public water
supply if an air gap of at least twice the diameter of the water supply pipe
has been provided.
B.
Where it is not practicable to provide this minimum air
gap, the connection to the fixture, equipment, or appliance shall be equipped
with a backflow prevention assembly of a type and in a location approved by
the Engineer for the Borough of Brookville.
C.
The Borough of Brookville may require that a backflow
prevention assembly of a type approved by the Department of Environmental
Protection of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania be installed at a location
designated by the Borough Engineer at any fixed water outlet to which a hose
may be connected and used in contact with liquids or other substances.
Where it is impracticable to provide the required minimum air gap, a
"swing-joint" swivel device or a four-way, four-port valve of a design such
that the distribution piping may be fed by either water supply individually,
but not simultaneously, may be considered by the Borough of Brookville for
approval.
The terms and provisions of this article shall apply to all uses of
water furnished by the Borough of Brookville through its own pipe lines, privately
owned pipe lines, through pipe lines of the Corsica, Rose, Union Municipal
Authority or by any other individual, firm, or corporation.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of
this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more
than $600, plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of such fine
and costs, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
A representative of the Borough of Brookville shall have the right to
enter upon any premises to inspect the water supply in any home, public building,
manufacturing plant and all other buildings.
