§ 15.01.880. Connection.

A.

Connection fee. The contractor/developer shall pay the appropriate American Fork City connection fee for the water meter, prior to any construction except as waived.

B.

Connection to main line. Developer/contractor shall be responsible for constructing the tap to the city water main, including all applicable labor, materials, road cuts and road cut permits.

C.

Backflow prevention. To comply with the regulations of the State of Utah, which prohibits unprotected cross connections between the public water supply and any unapproved source or connection, the water superintendent requires the installation of approved backflow prevention devices by and at the contractor's expense. The degree of hazard and the type of backflow prevention device required to abate the cross connection shall be determined by the water superintendent. Maintenance and testing of the device shall be by the city water department. The contractor shall be responsible for repairs and cost of repairs during the one year guarantee period.

D.

Backflow requirements, inspections and tests. Backflow prevention devices shall be selected from a list of approved devices set forth by the Utah Division of Public Water Supplies. Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCA) and Reduced Pressure Assemblies (RP) will be the only accepted styles of backflow prevention devices. This selection shall then be approved by the city water department.

Each device shall be installed in compliance with Utah State Plumbing Codes and Utah Division of Public Water Supplies regulations.

Each device shall be tested within ten days of installation and at least once yearly thereafter by a backflow technician licensed by the State of Utah. The location of each device shall be reported to the city water department in writing within ten days of installation.

E.

Backflow prevention. Location of backflow prevention installation shall be approved by the city public works department prior to installation.

F.

Double check valve assembly (DCA). (See details.)

1.

The DCA shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.

2.

DCA's are to be installed in a pit, the DCA shall be installed with a minimum of twelve-inch clearance between all sides of the vault including the floor, and roof, or ceiling and must be approved by the city water department.

3.

The DCA shall be maintained as an assembly.

4.

The DCA shall be installed in a horizontal position only.

G.

Reduced pressure assembly (RP).

1.

The assembly shall be protected from freezing and vandalism.

2.

The bottom of the RP assembly shall be a minimum of twelve inches above the ground or floor.

3.

The body of the RP shall be a minimum of twelve inches from any walls, ceilings, or encumbrances and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.

4.

RP's shall not be installed in a pit.

5.

The relief valve on the RP shall not be directly connected to any waste disposal line, including sanitary sewer, storm drains, or vents.

(Ord. No. 2007-07-31, §§ 10.8—10.8.7, 7-10-2007)