21 - Cross Connection Control Program Ordinance - Backflow

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ii. No cross -connection between the public water supply and a private water source exists. Where an actual, properly installed air gap is not maintained between the public water supply and a private water supply, an approved reduced -pressure -zone backflow prevention assembly is properly installed and a service agreement exists for annual inspection and testing by a recognized backflow prevention assembly tester. iii. No connection exists that allows water to be returned to the public drinking water supply. iv. No pipe or pipe fitting that contains more than 0.25 percent lead is used for the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection that supplies water for human use. v. No solder or flux that contains more than 0.2 percent lead is used for the installation or repair of plumbing at any connection that provides water for human use. L Irrigation Systems (1) Any irrigation system that is connected to a public or private potable water supply must be connected through a backflow prevention assembly approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (2) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on irrigation systems that are classified as health hazards must be tested at least annually. (3) Backflow prevention assemblies installed on irrigation systems that are not classified as health hazards must be tested every 2 years or as required by the adopted plumbing code. j. Appeal A person may appeal the decision of the director or regulatory authority by making a written request for appeal to the appeals officer within seven (7) business days of the adverse decision or action. The appeal hearing shall be conducted no later than seven (7) business days following receipt of the notice of appeal unless the parties agree to a later date. The appeal shall be conducted by to the Building Board of Appeals. The decision of the Building Board of Appeals shall be final. k. Enforcement A person who violates any provision of this article by performing a prohibited act or by failing to perform a required act is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $2,000.00. Each day that one or more of the provisions in this ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate offense. If a person is convicted of 2 (two), or more distinct violations of this ordinance, the Building Safety Department shall, upon due notice to the customer, be authorized to discontinue water service to the premises where such violations occur. Services discontinued under such circumstances shall be restored only upon payment of a reconnection charge, hereby established at $150.00, and any other costs incurred by the City of Paris in discontinuing service. In addition, suitable assurance must be given to the Building Safety Department that the same action shall not be repeated while the ordinance is in effect. Compliance with this ordinance may also be sought through injunctive relief in district court.