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or departmental and owner responsibilities. Having multiple regulation sources with generic <br />terminology makes it challenging for staff to explain responsibility, installation and enforcement <br />requirements. Furthermore, it creates challenges for contractors as to what to install and service, <br />as well as makes it difficult for the owners and the general public to understand. <br />Placing this information in one document while referencing the above listed rules and regulations <br />will make the process straightforward and streamline the method of cross -connection protection <br />of our public drinking water system. <br />This proposed Cross -Connection Control (Backflow) Ordinance: <br />• Explains the purpose for backflow protection, <br />• Defines local duties and responsibilities for our Water Purveyor, Building Safety <br />Department, Installers and Owners, <br />• Provides for the city's regulatory compliance <br />• Establishes enforcement procedures, <br />• Set fines and procedures for violations and <br />• Provides relief/appeal protocols. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends adoption of an ordinance establishing a cross -connection control program to <br />help protect the public drinking water system for the City of Paris. <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />