Chapter 15.06
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
15.06.010 Plumbing code adopted.
15.06.030 Cross-connection declared unlawful.
15.06.031 Backflow prevention devices to be installed.
15.06.032 Regulation of private water supplies.
15.06.033 Adoption of state regulation.
15.06.010 Plumbing code adopted.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, issued by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 2018 Edition, together with amendments and/or additions thereto, is adopted, in part, as listed herein by this reference as part of the plumbing code. Nothing in this code shall apply to the installation of any gas piping or vents for water heaters. (Ord. 1319-20 § 2; Ord. 583, 1992; Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
A. “Backflow” means a flow other than the intended direction of flow, or any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distribution system of a public water supply.
B. “Backflow prevention device” means a device approved by the state of Washington Department of Social and Health Services or such other state department that shall have jurisdiction over the subject matter, and by the American Water Works Association, used to counteract back pressure or prevent back siphonage into the distribution system of a public water supply.
C. “Cross-connection” means any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or other device which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage, or other wastes or liquids of unknown or unsafe quality, which may be capable of imparting contamination to a public water supply as a result of backflow. (Ord. 1319-20 § 2; Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.030 Cross-connection declared unlawful.
The installation or maintenance of a cross-connection which, in the opinion of the utility superintendent or building official, or any staff member that he or she shall designate who is qualified in protection of municipal water quality, will endanger the water quality of the potable water supply of the city is declared to be unlawful. (Ord. 1319-20 § 2; Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.031 Backflow prevention devices to be installed.
Backflow prevention devices, when required to be installed in the opinion of the utility superintendent, building official or his designated representative, shall be installed and maintained by the service customer on any service connection to the city water supply system where said backflow prevention devices are necessary for the protection of the city water supply. (Ord. 1319-20 § 2; Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.032 Regulation of private water supplies.
Use or operation of a private water supply system contrary to the provisions of the ordinances of the city, or the laws of the state of Washington or the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water supplies where said private system is served by the city public water supply, is declared to be unlawful. (Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.033 Adoption of state regulation.
Rules and regulations of the State Board of Health regarding public water supplies, entitled, “Cross-Connection Control Regulations in Washington State,” WAC 248-54-250 through 248-54-500, and the American Water Works Association, Pacific Northwest Section’s Second Edition of “Accepted Procedure and Practice in Cross-Connection Manual” as they presently exist and as they may, from time to time, be amended in the future, are adopted by this reference as if set forth in full. (Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.034 Abatement of unlawful cross-connections and installation of backflow prevention devices – Procedures.
Cross-connections declared in this chapter to be unlawful whether presently existing or hereinafter installed and/or services requiring backflow prevention devices and/or unlawful use or operation or a private water supply system served by the city public water supply system are declared to be public nuisances, and in addition to any other provisions of this code or the ordinances of the city regarding the abatement of public nuisances, shall be subject to abatement in accordance with the following procedure:
A. In the event that the utility superintendent or the building official or his designee determines that a written notice shall be sent to the person in whose name the water service is established under the records of the city water department, or alternatively, a copy of such written notice shall be posted on the premises served;
B. The notice shall provide that the nuisance described in this section shall be corrected within 30 days of the date said notice is mailed or posted on the premises;
C. In the event said nuisance is not abated within the prescribed time, water service to said premises shall be discontinued;
D. In the event that the nuisance, in the opinion of the utility superintendent, or building official, or his designated representative, presents an immediate danger of contamination to the public water supply, service from the city water supply system to the premises may be terminated without prior notice; provided, however, notice will be posted on the premises in the manner heretofore provided at the time said service is terminated. (Ord. 542, 1990)
15.06.040 Penalties.
In addition to the remedies set forth in this chapter, any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in Chapter 1.10 SMC. (Ord. 1319-20 § 2; Ord. 542, 1990)