Ordinance 2002-06
ORDINANCE No.~09 -01.0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING NEW CROSS
CONNECflON CONTROL AND PREVENTION REGULATIONS, AND
REPEALING WYLIE ORDINANCE NUMBER 99-34; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALING, SAVINGS AND SEVERABllJTY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
\VHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas (the "City Council") has
investigated and determined that it would be in the best interest of the City of Wylie,
Texas (the "City") and its inhabitants to establish and enforce a cross connection program
for the purpose of protecting its drinking water supply from contamination and/or
pollution due to any cross connections; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire, purpose and intent of Wylie to comply with the regulatory
requirements applicable to the establishment of a cross connection program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the City and its inhabitants to repeal Ordinance No. 99-34.
WHEREAS, the building official and the public works department for the City have
reviewed new Cross Connection Control Regulations and recommends adoption of the same
by the City of Wylie; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined in its legislative capacity that
adoption of such code furthers the best interest of the City; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, as follows:
SECTION 1: Findim~s. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the
body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: ReDeal of Ordinance No. 99-34. City Ordinance No. 99-34 is
hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: Cross Connection control and Drevention. A new Article XVII
"Cross Connection Control and Prevention" of Chapter 22 "Buildings and Building
Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wylie, be, and it hereby is, added as
set forth herein:
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"ARTICLE XVll. CROSS CONNECflON CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Sec.22-591. Cross-Connection standards.
Every source of contamination or possible contamination from any contaminant which originates
from or is located at a residential or commercial establishment, which is connected to any public
water supply or which provides water to the public shall be equipped with the protection required
tmder the provisions of this article.
Sec. 22-592. Defmitions.
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning. If a word or term used in this ordinance is not contained in the
following list, its definition, or other technical terms used, shall have the meanings or definitions
listed in the most recent adopted edition of the City of Wylie Plumbing Code and / or the Manual of
Cross Connection Control published by the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and
Hydraulic Research, University of Southern Califomia:
Air gap _ shall mean a physical separation between the free flowing discharge end of a
potable water supply piping and/or appurtenance and an open or non-pressure receiving vessel,
plumbing fixture or other device. An "approved air-gap separation" shall be at least twice the
diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the overflow rim of the vessel, plumbing
fixture or other device in no case less than one inch.
Atmospheric vacuum breaker backjlow prevention device or atmospheric vacuum breaker
or AVE - shall mean a device used to prevent backsiphonage in non-health hazard conditions. This
device cannot be tested and cannot prevent backpressure backflow.
Auxiliary supply - shall mean any water source or system other than the public water
system, that may be available in the building or on the property, including ground water or surface
waters used for industrial, irrigation or any other purpose.
Backjlow prevention assembly or assembly - shall mean an assembly to counteract back
pressure or prevent backsiphonage.
Backjlow - shall mean the flow in the direction opposite to the normal flow or the
introduction of any foreign liquids, gases, or substances into the water system of the City's water.
Backpressure - shall mean any elevation of pressure in the downstream piping system (by
any means) above the supply pressure at the point of consideration which would cause, or tend to
cause, a reversal of the normal direction of flow and the introduction of fluids, mixtures or
substances from any source other than the intended source.
Backsiphonage - shall mean the flow of water or other liquids, mixture or substances into
the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system from any source other than its intended
source caused by a sudden reduction of pressure in the potable water supply system
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Boresight or Boresight to daylight - shall mean providing adequate drainage for backflow
prevention assemblies installed in vaults through the use of an unobstructed drainpipe.
City or The City - shall mean the City of Wylie through the City Manager or any
representative, inspector or employee designated by the City Manager.
Commercial establishment - shall mean property or location which is used primarily for
manufacture, production, storage, wholesaling or retailing of services which is or may be placed in
the flow of commerce or any property or location which is used primarily for the provision of any
servIce.
Commission - shall mean the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC).
Contaminants - shall mean any foreign material, solid or liquid, not common to the potable
water supply which makes the water unfit or undesirable for human or animal consumption.
Contamination - means the admission of contaminants into the potable water supply
system.
Cross-connection - shall mean any connection, physical or otherwise, between a potable
water supply system and any plumbing fixture or any tank, receptacle, equipment or device, through
which it is possible for any nonpotable, used, unclean, polluted and contaminated water, or other
substances, to enter into any part of such potable water system tmder any condition or set of
conditions.
Cross-connection control device - shall mean any nationally approved or recognized device
placed upon any connection, physical or otherwise, between a potable water supply system and any
plumbing fixture or any tank, receptacle, equipment or device, which is designed to prevent
nonpotable, used, unclean, polluted and contaminated water, or other substances, from entering into
any part of such potable water system under any condition or set of conditions.
Customer Service Inspection - shall mean an inspection designed to inspect and detect any
actual or potential cross-connection hazards and / or exceed of the lead action level in solder or flux,
pipe or pipe fittings.
Degree of hazard - shall mean the low or high hazard classification that shall be attached to
all actual or potential cross-connections as follows:
(a) Health hazard - means an actual or potential threat of contamination of a physical
or toxic nature to the public potable water system or the consumer's potable water
system that would be a danger to health.
(b) High hazard - means the classification assigned to an actual or potential cross-
connection that potentially could allow a substance that may cause illness or death
to backflow into the potable water supply.
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(c)
Low hazard - means the classification assigned to 'an actual or potential cross-
connections that potentially could allow a substance that may be objectionable but
not hazardous to one's health to backflow into the potable water supply.
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(d) Pollution hazard - means an actual or potential threat to the physical properties of
the water system or the potability of the public or the consumer's potable water
system but which would not constitute a health or system hazard, as defined.
Maximum degree of intensity of pollution which the potable water system could be
degraded under this definition would cause a nuisance or be aesthetically
objectionable or could cause damage to the system or its appurtenances.
( e) System hazard -. means an actual or potential threat of severe danger to the physical
properties of the public or consumer's potable water supply or of a pollution or
contamination that would have a detrimental effect on the quality of the potable
water in the system
Director - shall mean the City Manager, the City Manager's designated Water Utilities
Manager, or his designee who is vested with the authority and responsibility for the implementation
of an effective cross-connection control program and for the enforcement of the provisions of this
ordinance.
Double check detector backjlow prevention assembly or double check detector or DCDA -
shall mean an assembly composed of a line-size approved double check assembly with a bypass
containing a specific water meter and an approved double check valve assembly. The meter shall
register accurately for very low rates of flow.
Double check valve backjlow prevention assembly or double check assembly or double
check or DC - shall mean an assembly which consists of two independently acting, approved check
valves, including tightly closing resilient seated shutoff valves attached at each end of the assembly
and fitted with properly located resilient seated test cocks.
Fireline Tester - shall mean a tester who is employed by a state approved fireline contractor
and is qualified to test backflow prevention assemblies on firelines only.
General Tester - shall mean a tester who is qualified to test backflow prevention assemblies
on any domestic, commercial, industrial or irrigation service except firelines.
Mobile unit - shall mean any operation, which may have the potential to introduce
contaminants into a potable water system from a mobile sourCe. These include, but are not limited
to, carpet-cleaning vehicles, water-hauling vehicles, street-cleaning vehicles, liquid-waste vehicles,
power-wash operations and pest-control vehicles.
Non-residential use - shall mean water used by any person other than a residential customer
of the water supply and includes, but not limited to, all uses not specifically included in "residential
uses" as defined in the City zoning ordinance, as it currently exists or may be amended.
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Person - shall mean any individual, partnership, association, cOiporation, firm, club, trustee,
receiver, body politic and corporate, and any other such entity.
Point-ofuse isolation - shall mean the appropriate backflow prevention \vithin the
consumer's water system at the point at which the actual or potential cross-connection exists.
Potable water supply - shall mean any water supply intended or used for human
consumption or other domestic use.
Premises - shall mean any piece of property to which water is provided, including but not
limited to, all improvements, mobile structures, and structures located on it.
Premises Isolation - shall mean the appropriate backflow prevention at the seMce
connection between the public water system and the water user.
Pressure vacuum breaker backjlow prevention assembly or pressure vacuum breaker or
PVE - shall mean an assembly which provides protection against backsiphonage, but does not
provide adequate protection against backpressure backflow. The assembly is a combination of a
single check valve with an A VB and can be used with downstream resilient seated shutoff valves.
In addition, the assembly has suction and discharge gate valves and resilient seated test cocks which
allows the full testing of the assembly.
Public water system or system - shall mean any public or privately owned water system,
which supplies water for public domestic use. The system will include all services, reservoirs,
facilities, and any equipment use in the process of producing, treating, storing, or conveying water
for public consumption.
Reduced Pressure principle backjlow prevention assembly or reduced pressure principle
assembly or RP assembly or RP - shall mean an assembly containing two independently acting
approved check valves together with a hydraulically-operated, mechanically independent pressure
differential relief valve located between the check valves and at the same time below the first check
valve. The assembly shall include properly located resilient seated test cocks and a tightly closing
resilient seated shutoff valve the end of the assembly.
Reduced pressure principle detector backJlow prevention assembly or reduced pressure
detector or RPDA - shall mean an assembly composed of a line-size approved reduced pressure
principle assembly with a bypass containing a specific water meter and an approved reduced
pressure principle backflow prevention assembly. The meter shall register accurately for very low
rates of flow.
Representative of the water system - shall mean a person designated by the City of Wylie to
perform cross-connection control duties that shall include, but are not limited to, cross-connection
inspections and water use surveys
Residential use - shall mean water used by any residential customer of the water supply and
includes, but not limited to, single family dwellings, duplexes, multiplex, housing and apartments
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where the individual units are each on a separate meter; or, in cases Where two or more units are
served by one meter, the units are full-time dwellings.
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Service connection - shall mean the point of delivery which the water purveyor loses control
of the water.
Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker or SVB - shall mean an assembly containing an
independently operating, internally loaded check valve and independently operating, loaded air inlet
valve located on the discharge side of the check valve. This assembly is to be equipped with a
properly located resilient seated test cock and tightly closing resilient seated shutoff valves attached
at each end of the assembly.
Tester - shall mean a person that is a certified backflow prevention assembly technician
approved by and registered with the City and the lNRCC.
Thennal expansion - shall mean heated water that does not have the space to expand.
TNRCC - shall mean the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Used water - shall mean water supplied by a public water system to a water user's system
after it has passed through the service connection.
Water Use Survey - shall mean a survey conducted or caused to be conducted by the local
authority designed to identify any possible sources of contamination to the potable water supply.
Sec. 22-593. Right-Of-Way Encroachment
No person shall install or maintain a backflow prevention assembly upon or within any City
right-of-way except as provided in this section.
(a) A backflow prevention assembly required by the City may be installed upon or
within any City right-of-way only if (1) the City determines, in its sole discretion,
that there is no other feasible location for installing the assembly; (2) installing the
assembly in the right-of-way will not interfere with traffic or utilities; and (3) a
permit is obtained from the City. The City retains the right to approve the location,
height, depth, enclosure, and other requisites of the assembly prior to its installation.
(b) All permits and inspections required by the City Code to perform work in the right-
of-way shall be obtained
(c) The assembly shall be installed below or flush with the surrounding grade, except
when, in the City's sole, discretion, it is not practicable to install it in this manner.
Any assembly or portion of an assembly, which extends aboveground, shall be
located no closer than eighteen (18) inches to the face of the curb.
(d) The City shall not be liable for any damage done to and/or caused by an assembly
installed in a right-of-way.
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(e)
For purposes of public safety, a property owner shall, at the request of the City and
at the owner's expense, relocate a backflow prevention assembly which encroaches
upon any City right-of-way when such relocation is necessary for street and/or utility
construction and/or repairs.
(f)
A person commits an offense of this Ordinance if he/she fails to relocate a backflow
prevention assembly located in or upon any City right-of-way after receiving a
written order from the City requiring the same.
Sec. 22-594. Multiple Connections
Any premises requiring multiple service connections for adequacy of supply and/or fire
protection shall also contain a backflow assembly on each of the additional service lines to the
premises. The type of assembly will be determined by the degree of hazard that could occur in the
event of an interconnect between any of the buildings on the premises.
Sec. 22-595. Protection required; installation.
(a) The backflow prevention assembly protection which is required tmder this ordinance
shall be any of the duly nationally recognized and authorized backflow prevention
assemblies listed in a State of Texas approved Plumbing Code, or as determined by
the City. Each backflow prevention assembly must have been approved by the City
prior to installation. Failure to obtain such approval prior to installation of the
backflow prevention assembly may result in the backflow prevention assembly
failing to meet final approval by the City. The City shall determine the type and
location ofbackflow assembly to be installed within the area served by the City. The
assembly will be required in each of the following circumstances, but is in no way
limited to the following circumstances:
(1) The nature and extent of any activity on the premises, or the materials used in
connection with any activity on the premises, or materials stored on the
premises, could contaminate or pollute the potable water supply.
(2) Premises having anyone or more cross-connections and the cross-connection(s)
is protected by an atmospheric vacuum breaker device (A VB).
(3) Intemal cross-connections are present that are not correctable.
(4) Intricate plumbing arrangements that are present which make it impractical to
ascertain whether cross-connections exist.
(5) There is unduly restricted entry so that inspections for cross-connections cannot
be made with sufficient frequency to assure that cross-connections do not exist.
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(6) Installation of an approved backflow prevention. assembly is deemed, in the
City's sole discretion, to be necessary to accomplish the purpose of these
regulations.
(7) An appropriate cross-connection survey report form has not been filed with the
Public Works /Water Utilities Department of the City upon request of the City.
(8) A fire suppression system that is connected to the City's water system
(9) All new construction, if deemed necessary by the City during the customer
service inspection. The type of assembly required will be determined by the
degree of hazard.
(10) When a building is constructed on commercial premises, and the end use of
such building is not determined or could change, a reduced pressure principle
backflow prevention assembly may be installed at the service connection that
supplies water for public domestic use.
(11) Any used water return system.
(12) In the event a point-of-use assembly has not had the testing or repair done as
required by this ordinance, a premises isolation assembly will be required
(13) If it is determined by the City that additions or alterations have been made to the
plumbing system without obtaining proper permits, premises isolation may, in
the City's sole discretion, be required
(14) All multistory buildings or any building with a booster pump or elevated
storage tank.
(15) Retrofitting will be required on all high hazard connections and wherever else
the City, in its sole discretion, deems necessary to retrofit.
(b) All backflow prevention assemblies installed after the effective date of this ordinance
shall be installed in a manner designed to facilitate ease of inspection by the City.
Any currently installed backflow prevention assemblies, which are located in
inaccessible locations or where the tester is subject to physical danger, shall be
relocated to approved locations following current national guideline standards./
Sec. 22-596. Testing Of Assemblies
(a) All backflow prevention assemblies shall be inspected and tested or caused to be
inspected and tested at the expense of the property or building owner in each of the
following circumstances:
(1) Immediately after installations;
(2) Whenever the assembly is moved;
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(3) A minimum of once a year;
(4) Premises that have been vacated and unoccupied for one year, prior to re-
occupancy;
(5) Immediately after repairs.
(b) All assembly testing shall be performed by a state certified backflow prevention
assembly tester, approved by theCity.
(c) Duly authorized employees of the City bearing proper credentials and identification
are entitled to enter any public or private property at any reasonable time for the
purpose of enforcing this ordinance. Persons and occupants of premises which are
provided water service by the City, either directly or indirectly, shall allow the City or
its representatives access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises for the
purposes of: among others, inspection, testing, records examination and/or to
facilitate the performance of any of their duties. Where persons or occupants of
premises have security measures in force which would require proper identification
and clearance before entry into their premises, the persons and occupants of the
premises shall make necessary arrangements with their security guards so that upon
presentation of identification, personnel from the City will be permitted to enter,
without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities.
(d) The City is not liable for damage to a backflow prevention assembly, which may
occur during testing, inspection and/or examination.
( e) A water use survey may be conducted at any establishment located in the City which
is served by a public water supply or which provides water to the public. Upon
determination that the establishment falls under the provisions of this ordinance and
requires a backflow prevention assembly, a notice to abate the condition or to install
the proper backflow prevention assembly shall be issued by the City.
(f) It is the responsibility of the person, who owns or controls property, to have all
assemblies tested in accordance with this ordinance. Assemblies may be required to
be tested more frequently if the City, in its sole discretion, regulatory authority deems
necessary.
(g) All results from assembly testing by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester
shall be placed on a form that is supplied by the City.
Sec. 22-597. Thennal Expansion
It is the responsibility of any person, who owns or controls property, to eliminate the
possibility of thermal expansion if a closed system has been created by the installation of a backflow
assembly.
Sec. 22-598. Pressure Loss
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Arrj reduction in water pressure caused by the installation of a backflow assembly shall not
be the responsibility of the City.
Sec. 22-599. Residential Service Connections
Any person who owns or controls any residential property, which has been determined to
have an actual or potential cross-connection, shall eliminate the actual or potential cross-connection
or have an approved backflow assembly installed in accordance with this ordinance.
Sec. 22-600. Rental Properties
Any person who owns or controls property is responsible for the installation, testing and
repair of all backflow assemblies on their property.
Sec. 22-601. Customer Service Inspection
(a) Pursuant to TNRCC Water System Regulations, a customer service inspection for
cross-connection control shall be completed by the City prior to providing continuous
water service in each of the following circumstances:
(1) Water service to a newly constructed facility or previously nonexisting
prenuses.
(2) After any material improvement to building(s) or premises.
(3) Any correction or addition to the plumbing of any facility or premises.
(4) The City, in its sole discretion, deems it necessary.
(b) Permanent water service shall not be supplied to a new construction facility(s) until
after the customer service inspection is completed as provided herein.
(c) Temporary water service, which poses a potential cross-connection threat to the
potable water supply, shall be protected by an approved backflow prevention
assembly.
Sec. 22-602. Installation Guidelines and Requirements for Backflow Prevention
Assemblies
(a) General - to ensure proper operation and accessibility of all backflow prevention
assemblies, the following national guideline requirements shall apply to the
installation of these assemblies:
(1) Backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the
current TNRCC Rule and these regulations. The assembly installer must
obtain the required plumbing permits and have the installation inspected by the
City.
(2) At facilities which require a backflow prevention assembly to be installed at the
point of delivery of the water supply, such installation of the assembly must be
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before any branch in the line and on private property located just inside the
bOlmdary between the City right of way and the landowner's property. The City
may specify other areas for installation of the assembly. Assemblies that must
be installed or are located on City rights of way are the responsibilities of the
business or entity that the water line is serving.
(3) The assembly must be protected from freezing and other severe weather
conditions.
(4) All backflow prevention assemblies shall be of a type and model approved by
the City.
(5) All vertical installations of backflow assemblies must have prior written
approval by the City.
(6) Assemblies that are larger than four (4) inches and installed more than five (5)
feet above floor level must have a suitable platform for use by testing or
maintenance personnel.
(7) Bypass lines are prohibited Pipefittings are prohibited which could be used for
connecting a bypass line.
(8) Premises where an uninterrupted water supply is critical should be provided
with two (2) assemblies installed in parallel. The assemblies should be sized in
such a manner that either assembly will provide the maximum flow required.
(9) Lines should be thoroughly flushed prior to installation. A strainer with
blowout tapping may be required ahead of the assembly.
(10) All facilities that require continuous, uninterrupted water service and are
required to have a backflow assembly must make provisions for the parallel
installation of assemblies of the same type so that testing, repair and
maintenance can be performed.
(11) The property owner and/or lessee assumes all responsibility for any damage
resulting from, among other, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a
backflow assembly. The owner and/or lessee shall be responsible for keeping
all backflow prevention assembly vaults reasonably free of silt and debris
(12) Upon completion of installation, the City shall be notified and all assemblies
must be inspected at the expense of the property owner and/or lessee. All
assemblies must be registered with the City and shall provide the date of
installation, manufacturer, model, type, size, serial number of the backflow
assembly, and initial test report.
(b) Reduced pressure principle bacliflow prevention assemblies (RPs) - may be utilized
at premises where a substance is handled that would be hazardous to health if
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introduced into the potable water system The RP is noriTially used in locations where
an air gap is impractical. The RP shall be effective against both backsiphonage and
backpressure.
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(1) RPs shall be sized to provide an adequate supply of water and pressure for the
premises being served Flow characteristics are not standard Consult
manufacturer's specifications for specific performance data
(2) The assembly shall be readily accessible for testing and/or maintenance and
shall be located in an area where water damage to building or furnishing would
not occur from relief valve discharge. The property owner and/or lessee
assumes all responsibility for any damage caused by water discharge from an
RP assembly. A City approved air gap shall be located at the relief valve
orifice ofRP assemblies.
(3) No part of a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be
submerged in water or installed in a location subject to flooding. RPs are
typically installed above grade in well drained areas, but may be installed below
grade (grotmd level) if a . boresight drain to daylight, is provided. The drain
shall be of adequate capacity to carry the full rated flow of the assembly and
shall be screened on both ends.
(4) Enclosures shall be designed for ready access and sized to allow for the
minimum clearances established below. Removable protective enclosures are
typically installed on the smaller assemblies. Daylight drain ports must be
provided to accommodate full pressure discharge from the assembly.
(5) Assemblies two (2) inches and smaller shall have at least six (6) inch clearance
on both sides and on top of the assembly, and twelve (12) inches below and
behind the assembly. All assemblies larger than two (2) inches shall have a
minimum of twelve (12) inches on the backside, twenty-four (24) inches on the
test cock side, and the relief valve opening shall be at least twelve (12) inches
plus nominal size of assembly above the floor or highest possible water level.
Headroom of six (6) feet is required in vaults without a fully removable top. A
minimum access opening of thirty-six (36) inches is required on all vault lids.
(6) All RP assemblies must be tested in accordance with this ordinance. Tests are
the responsibility of the assembly owner. The owner must notify the City upon
installation of any backflow prevention assembly.
(7) Variances from these specifications will be evaluated by the City on a case-by-
case basis. Any deviations must have prior written approval of the City.
(c) Reduced pressure principle detector backjlow prevention assemblies (RPDA) - may
be utilized in all installations requiring a reduced pressure principle backflow
prevention assembly and detector metering.
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(1) RPDAs shall comply with the installation requirements applicable for reduced
pressure principle backflow assemblies (RP).
(2) The line-size RP assembly and the bypass RP assembly must each be tested.
A separate test report for each assembly must be completed by the certified
tester.
(d) Double check valve backjlow prevention assemblies (DC) - may be utilized at
premises where a substance is handled that would be objectionable, but not
hazardous to health if introduced into the potable water system.
(1) DCs must be sized to provide an adequate supply of water and pressure for
premises being served Consult manufacturer's specifications for specific
performance data.
(2) Premises where an uninterrupted water supply is critical should be provided
with two (2) assemblies installed in parallel. Assemblies should be sized in
such a manner that either assembly will provide the minimum water
requirements while the two together will provide the maximum flow required.
(3) The assembly shall be readily accessible with adequate room for testing and
maintenance. DCs may be installed below grade, providing all test cocks are
fitted with brass pipe plugs. All vaults shall be well drained, constructed of
suitable materials, and sized to allow for the minimum clearances established
below.
(4) Assemblies two (2) inches and smaller shall have at least six (6)inch clearance
below and on both sides of the assembly, and if located in a vault, the bottom of
the assembly shall be not more than twenty-four (24) inches below grade. All
assemblies larger than two (2) inches shall have a minimum clearance of twelve
(12) inches on the backside, twenty-four (24) inches on the test cock side, and
twelve (12) inches below the assembly. Headroom of six (6) feet is required
in vaults without a fully removable top. A minimum access opening of thirty-
six (36) inches is required on all vault lids. "Y" pattern double check valve
assemblies shall be installed so that the checks are horizontal and the test cocks
face upward. These clearance standards apply to all assemblies installed in
vaults, enclosures, and meter boxes.
(5) Vertical installations ofDCs are allowed only on sizes up to and including four
(4) inches that meet the following requirements:
(a) Internally spring-loaded check valves;
(b) Flow is upward through assembly;
( c) Manufacturer states their assembly can be used in a vertical position;
(d) Approved by Director.
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(6) All DCs must be tested in accordance with "this article. Tests are the
responsibility of the assembly owner. The owner must notify the City upon
installation of any backflow prevention assembly.
(7) Variances from these specifications will be evaluated by the City on a case-by-
case basis. Any deviations must have prior written approval of the City.
(d) Double check detector backjlow prevention assemblies (DCDA) - may be utilized in
all installations requiring a double check valve assembly and detector metering.
(1) DCDAs shall comply with the installation requirements applicable for double
check valve assemblies (DCs).
(2) The line-size DC assembly and the bypass DC assembly must each be tested
A separate test report for each assembly must be completed by the certified
tester.
(e) Pressure vaCUlffll breaker backjlow prevention assemblies (PVB) - may be utilized at
point-of-use protection only and where a substance is handled that would be
objectionable but not hazardous to health if introduced into the potable water system.
PVBs protect against backsiphonage only and shall not be installed where there is
potential for backpressure.
(1) Assembly shall be installed a minimum of twelve (12) inches above highest
downstream piping.
(2) PVBs shall not be installed in an area subject to flooding or where damage
would occur from water discharge.
(3) The assembly shall be readily accessible for testing and maintenance, with a
minimum clearance of twelve (12) inches all around the assembly.
(4) All PVBs must be tested in compliance with this article. Tests are the
responsibility of the assembly owner. The owner must notify the City upon
installation of any backflow prevention assembly.
(5) Variances from these specifications will be evaluated by the City on a case by
case basis. Any deviations must have prior written approval of the City.
(f) Spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker backjlow prevention assemblies (SVB) -
may be utilized in all installations requiring a pressure vacuum breaker.
(1) SVBs shall comply with the installation requirements applicable for pressure
vacuum breaker backflow prevention assemblies.
Sec. 22-603. Air Gap Separation
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Air gaps provide maximum protection from backflow hazardS and should be utilized at all
locations where "high" hazardous substances are at risk of entering the potable water system.
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(a) An air gap separation shall be at least twice the diameter of the supply pipeline
measured vertically above the top rim of the receiving vessel and in no case less than
one (1) inch If splashing is a problem, tubular screens may be attached or the supply
line may be cut at a 450 angle. The air gap distance is measured from the bottom of
the angle. Hoses are not allowed.
(b) Air gap separations shall not be altered in any way without prior approval from the
City and must be available for inspection at all reasonable times.
(c) Side walls, ribs or similar obstructions do not affect air gaps when spaced from the
inside edge of the spout opening a distance greater than three (3) times the diameter
of the effective opening for a single, or a distance greater than four (4) times the
effective opening for two (2) intersecting walls.
Sec. 22-604. Fire Suppression Systems
All new installations of fire suppression systems which utilize the City's potable water
supply shall have an approved reduced pressure detector assemblies (RPDA) installed.
An approved double check detector assemblies (DCDA) may be utilized for fire sprinkler
systems that provide for periodic flow-through of water throughout the system during each twenty-
four (24) hour period and where all piping is approved for potable water use by the plumbing code.
(a) It is the responsibility of all property owners and persons in charge of any premises to
abide by the conditions of this ordinance. In the event of any changes to the plumbing
system, it is the responsibility of the property owners to notify the City. All costs
associated with this article and the purchase, installation, testing and/or repair of a
(RPDA) device or a (DCDA) device is the responsibility of the property owner and
persons in charge of any premises.
(b) Upon the approved installation of the (RPDA) device or a (DCDA) device, a cross-
connection test report completed by a licensed fireline tester must be sent to the
attention of the City and include the information required by this ordinance.
Sec. 22-605. Fire Hydrant Protection
An approved reduced pressure detector assemblies (RPDA) shall be the Il1lJllIllum
protection for fire hydrant water meters which are being used for a temporary water supply during
any construction or other uses which would pose a potential hazard to the public water supply.
(a) It is the responsibility of all persons engaging in the use and rental of a fire hydrant
water meter to abide by the conditions of this ordinance. All fire hydrant water meter
rentals shall meet the current requirements as provided for by the City.
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(b) Only City approved and authorized fire hydrant water meters with approved backflow
prevention assemblies are allowed to be used within the City limits.
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( c) All non-approved fire hydrant meters which are found to be in use in the City will be
confiscated and enforcement action taken against the responsible party, as allowed for
in the enforcement section of this ordinance.
Sec. 22-606. Responsibilities of Property Owner/Person in Charge of Premises.
(a) It is the responsibility of all property owners and/or persons in charge of any premises
to abide by the conditions of this article and to comply with the following:
(1) Payment of all costs associated with this ordinance and the purchase,
installation, testing and repair ofbackflow prevention assemblies.
(2) Install and maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with this
article and acceptable industry practice.
(3) All backflow prevention assemblies on each premises much be tested at least
annually. Such testing must be conducted by a certified cross-connection tester
who is registered with the City. Results of the test must be sent to the City,
upon the form provided by the City, immediately after the test is complete.
(4) Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in proper working order at all
times, including repair as required.
(5) Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in a manner, which allows them to
be tested by a method that has been approved by the City.
(6) All records related to backflow prevention assembly installation, testing and
repair shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three (3) years
from the date of any given record.
(b) Certified backjlow prevention assembly tester - shall comply with the following
requirements:
(1) Annually register with the City and pay the required fee per Appendix C of the
City of Wylie Code of Ordinances.
(2) Maintain testing equipment in proper working condition/calibration. Test
gages must be calibrated at least once each year.
(3) Maintain the design and/or operation characteristics of an assembly.
(4) Ensure that devices are tested according to accepted industry practice and
TNRCC regulations.
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(5) Enter required testing data, including without iiinitation, test gauge serial
numbers, on cross-connection test forms obtained from the City.
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(6) Report test results to the City within thirty (30) days of testing.
(7) Provide a copy of the completed test report to the property owners and/or
persons in charge of any premises.
(8) Maintain testing and/or repair records for a minimum of three (3) years from
the date of any given record
Sec. 22-607. Backflow prevention assembly tester certification - registration required
Only approved TNRCC licensed backflow prevention assembly testers can test backflow
prevention assemblies in the City. Testers must register annually with the City, provide proof of
TNRCC certification, and provide proof that testing equipment is able to maintain a calibration of
plus or minus 0.2 psid accuracy and pay an annual, non-refundable, tester registration fee as
required in Appendix C of the City of Wylie Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 22-608. Fees
There shall be an annual non-refundable registration fee of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) for each non-residential backflow prevention assembly device. This fee
may appear on the monthly City water/sewer bill and relates solely to the matters
covered in this ordinance and are separate from other fees chargeable by the City.
Sec. 22-609. Compliance for Lawn Irrigation.
A permit must be obtained from the City, for all lawn irrigation system installations.
Such permit shall be issued by the City's building inspection department
Installation requirements must comply with the current City plumbing code and/or
guidelines for the appropriate device found in this ordinance. Interconnections of
the potable water supply with an altemate water source is prohibited unless
appropriate backflow protection is installed High Hazard backflow protection
devices must be installed if any mechanical injection stations are used with the
irrigation system
Sec. 22-610. Mobile Units
The connection of a mobile unit to any potable water. system is prohibited unless
such connection is protected by an air gap or an approved backflow prevention
assembly. Prior approval and annual device testing of any backflow prevention
assembly must be received from the City before connecting to any potable water
system
Sec. 22-611. Enforcement.
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(a) This ordinance shall be enforced by the City Manager, or his/her designee.
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(b) The City shall inspect and initially test, or cause to be tested, all backflow prevention
assemblies installed pursuant to the requirements of this article. For new facilities,
permanent water service shall not be provided tmtil all backflow prevention
assemblies have been tested, approved and are operational. Except in cases where
the testing of backflow prevention assemblies must be delayed tmtil the installation
of internal production or auxiliary equipment, the regulatory authority shall not
approve a certificate of occupancy until all backflow prevention assemblies have
been tested, approved and are operational. . The City shall not be liable for damage
caused to any backflow prevention assembly as a result of the inspection, testing
and/or exanUnation.
( c) Violations
(1) A person commits an offense if there is failure to maintain backflow prevention
assemblies in compliance with this Article.
(2) A person commits an offense if there is failure to comply with a repair order
issued by the City.
(3) A person commits an offense if backflow from premises owned, operated or
managed by the person enters the public water supply system.
(4) A person commits an offense if there is a failure to pay any fees required by
this article.
(5) A person commits an offense by violating any section of this article.
(6) A person commits an offense if discontinued or disconnected water service to
premises under this article is reinstated, except as directed in writing by the
City.
(7) A person in charge of any facility commits an offense by allowing an
unregistered tester to perform testing work on their property.
(8) A person commits an offense by testing backflow prevention assembly within
the City without being registered with the City.
(9) A person commits an offense by testing backflow prevention assembly within
the City without being certified by the TNRCC.
(d) Penalty.
(1) The water service may be discontinued for any premises and/or property
where:
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(a) The property owner or occupant fails to. test an installed backflow
prevention assembly.
(b) The bacldlow prevention assembly does not pass the test, and the
property owner or occupant fails to make the necessary repairs to the
device within the time period specified by the City, but in no case more
than ten (10) days after the test indicates that the backflow prevention
assembly is not working properly.
( c) The City discovers that a cross connection exists on the property that
represents an immediate health hazard if the water service remains
connected.
(d) The City discovers that a cross connection exists on the property and the
property owner or occupant fails to install the proper backflow
prevention device within the time period specified by the City.
(b) A certified tester's registration may be reviewed and revoked by the City if it is
determined that the tester:
(1) Has falsely, incompletely, or inaccurately reported assembly reports;
(2) Has used inaccurate gauges;
(3) Has used improper testing procedures; or
(4) Has created a threat to public health or the environment.
SECTION 4: Penaltv Provision. Any person, firm, corporation or business
entity violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500.00), unless the violation relates to fire safety, zoning or public health
and sanitation, including dumping and refuse, in which the fine shall not exceed the sum of
TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00). Each continuing day's
violation under this Ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. The penal provisions
imposed under this Ordinance shall not preclude Wylie from filing suit to enjoin the
violation. Wylie retains all legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state
and federal law.
SECTION 5: Savin2s/ReDealim~ Clause. All provisions of any ordinance in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict; but such
repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of the repealed ordinance, nor
shall the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for any violation if occurring
prior to the repeal of the ordinance. Any remaining portions of said ordinances shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6: Severabilitv. Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, it is expressly provided that any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance
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shall remain in full force and effect. Wylie hereby declares that it would have passed this
Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact
that anyone or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared
unconstitutional or invalid.
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SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective from and
after its adoption and publication as required the City Charter and by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas this
~ day of r~.I.1 ~____ , 2002.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Richard Abernathy, City Attorney
DATE(S) OF PUBUCATJON:
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STATE OF TEXAS
C()lJNTY OF C()LLIN
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Chad Engbrock, of THE WYLIE
NEWS, a newspaper regularly published in Collin County, Texas and having general circulation in Collin
County, Texas, who being by me duly sworn deposed and says that the foregoing attached
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was published in said newspaper on the following dates, to-wit:
.'J'oh. 3D
, 2002, and
,2002.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this the 4 -\-\'" day of F mr U G r l.l ,2002,
to certify which witness my hand and seal of office. ~
KATHLEEN S. NOBLE
Notary PUblic
State of Texas
My Comm. Exp. 03-03-2004
Notary Public in and for
The State of Texas
My Commission Expires 3/0+
ORDINANCE
NO. 2002-06
An Ordinance of the City
of Wylie, Texas, adopting
new cross connection con-
trol and prevention regula-
tions, and repealing Wylie
Ordinance Number 99-34;
providing for a penalty for
a penalty for the violation
of this ordinance; provid-
ing forr.e~!ing, savings
and severability clauses;
providing for an effective
date of this ordinance: and
providing for the publica-
tion of the caption hereof.
Passed and approved this
nnd day of January, 2002.