4345 Cross Connection ControlOrdinance No. 4345
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, amending
Section 102 -536 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanford relating to the City's Manual of Cross
Connection Control; providing for the payment of costs
for work performed by the City; providing for legislative
findings and intent; providing for the adoption of rules
by the City Manager and other implementing action;
providing for a savings provision; providing for
conflicts; providing for codification; providing for
severability and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted By The People Of The City Of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent.
(a). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts and
incorporates into this Ordinance the City staff report and City Commission agenda
memorandum relating to this Ordinance.
(b). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance.
Section 2. Manual of Cross Connection Control. Section 102 -536, Chapter
102, Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 102 -536. - Manual of Cross Connection Control adopted; costs
incurred by the City; duty to pay.
The City Commission hereby adopts by reference the most recent
versions of the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control, dated QGtGbeF 1, 1 as
adopted by administrative rule adopted by the City Manager. Compliance with the
Manual and the cross connection program contained therein is hereby required and it is
prohibited and unlawful to act in any manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of
the Manual. The City Manager is hereby authorized to fully implement the City's cross
connection control program by adoption of administrative rules that shall have the force
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, * ** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and stFikethr-eu shall
constitute deletions to the original text.
and effect of an ordinance enacted by the City Commission. The City Manager shall
advise the City Commission of the adoption of rules and the City Clerk shall maintain
the rules adopted in a codified version of such rules together with any other rules of the
City that may be appropriate to place in such codification.
(b). Should the customer of the City (or such person as the City may deem to
be responsible) not accomplish all actions necessary with regard to cross connect
control and the obligations of this Code or the rules of the City, to include, but not be
limited to the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control; the customer or the account
relating to the property served, as the City determines, shall be invoiced/billed for the
amount which amount shall be due and payable to the City as any other utility charge.
Section 3. Savings. The prior actions of the City of Sanford relating to the use
and implementation of the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control, utility billings of
the City and any and all related matters are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. Conflicts. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of
this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said
determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any
other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise
determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Codification. Except for Section 2, the provisions of this Ordinance
shall not become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford,
Florida.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon enactment by the City Commission.
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and stdkethmuo shall
constitute deletions to the original text.
Passed and Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
Attest. City Commission the City of
Sanford, Florida If
Cynthia orter, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, * ** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and str�hrough shall
constitute deletions to the original text.
Prepared for:
City of Sanford
300 North Park Ave.
Sanford, FL 32771-1788
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN
For
City of Sanford
Prepared by:
Hydro Designs, Inc.
Main Office
5700 Crooks Rd, Suite 100
Troy, Ml 48098
Florida Office
640 Jubilee Street
Melbourne, Fl- 32940
Phone: 321.610.8135
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ ..............................1
` 1.1. PURPOSE
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1.2. LEGALITY .........................................................................................................
1.3. LOCAL ORDINANCE ..........................................................................................
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2. AUTHORITY/ ADMINISTRATOR ......................................................................................
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2.1. INSPECTOR ......................................................................................................
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3. INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................................
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3.1. INSPECTION
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3.2. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....................................................................... ..............................3
3.3. SERVICE LINE PROTECTION INSPECTION ........................................................... ..............................3
3.4. INTERNAL PLUMBING SYSTEM INSPECTION ......................................................... ..............................4
3.5. RECLAIM WATER SYSTEM ................................................................................ ..............................4
3.6. INSPECTION/SURVEY FORMS ............................................................................ ..............................4
3.7. INSPECTION PROCEDURES ............................................................................... ..............................4
3.8. REQUEST FOR INTERNAL CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL INFORMATION .............. ..............................5
3.9. RECORD KEEPING AND DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE .................................... ..............................5
4. BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND DEVICES ........................................... ..............................6
4.1. RESPONSIBILITY
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4.2. APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND DEVICES ......................... ..............................6
4.3. SERVICE LINE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PROTECTION ........................ ..............................6
4.4. LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ............................................................................. ..............................9
4.5. TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES ............................................ ..............................9
4.6. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ...................... ..............................9
4.7. ASSEMBLY AND DEVICE ABBREVIATION LIST ..................................................... .............................10
5. NEW SERVICE INSPECTION .........................................................................................
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5.1. PROCEDURES ........................................................................................
5.2. INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................
5.3. COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................
5.4. NON - COMPLIANCE ..........................................................................................
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6. PIPING IDENTIFICATION .....................................................:.........................................
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6.1. REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................
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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ..................................................................................
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7.1. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN PROCEDURES ................................................... .............................13
7.2. EMERGENCY SCENARIOS ................................................................................. .............................13
7.3. SAMPLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN ............................................................ .............................14
8. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ...................................................................................
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APPENDIXA - LOCAL ORDINANCE ....................................................................................
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APPENDIXB - FIELD FORMS ..............................................................................................
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APPENDIXC - NOTICE TEMPLATES ..................................................................................
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CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM INSPECTION NOTICE ..................................... .............................22
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM INSPECTION COMPLIANCE NOTICE ................. .............................23
CONTAINMENTNOTICE ................................................................................................. .............................24
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM CONTAINMENT COMPLIANCE NOTIFICATION ... .............................25
RE: THE SAM SAMPLES STORE AT 911 TEST DRIVE ...................................................... .............................25
REQUEST FOR INTERNAL CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL INFORMATION NOTICE ............. .............................26
RE: THE SAM SAMPLES STOREAT 119 TEST DRIVE ...............................
INSPECTION NON - COMPLIANCE NOTICE 1 ..................................................................... .............................27
INSPECTION NON - COMPLIANCE NOTICE 2 ..................................................................... .............................28
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM INSPECTION SHUT -OFF NOTICE ..................... .............................29
ANNUAL. TEST NOTICE .................................................................................................. .............................30
TESTNOTICE # 2 .......................................................................................................... .............................31
TESTINGSHUT-OFF NOTICE ......................................................................................... .............................32
APPENDIXD - TEST FORM .................................................................................................. .............................33
APPENDIXE - DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................ .............................35
APPENDIX F - FACILITIES REQUIRING SERVICE LINE PROTECTION .......................... .............................38
APPENDIX G - INSTALLATION SCHEMATICS ................................................................... .............................40
APPENDIX H - 2007 FLORIDA PLUMBING CODE .............................................................. .............................49
APPENDIX I - AWWA M -14 MANUAL, 3R° EDITION ........................................................... .............................50
APPENDIX J - RECLAIM WATER SYSTEM POLICIES AND REGULATIONS .................. .............................51
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to outline the City of Sanford Cross Connection Control
(CCC) policies for all commercial, industrial, governmental, residential and miscellaneous
facilities having service connections to the City of Sanford public water supply, and is
summarized as follows:
• Protect the public water supply from contaminants and pollutants that could backfiow
through the service connection(s)
• Promote the elimination of actual and/or potential cross connections between the
public water supply and non-potable water systems, plumbing fixtures and sources or
systems containing substances of unknown or questionable quality
• Promote the elimination of actual and/or potential cross connections between the
facility potable water supply and non-potable water systems, plumbing fixtures and
sources or systems containing substances of unknown or questionable quality
• Provide guidance for the maintenance of a continuing program for protection from the
potential of service line and internal cross connections within the facility
1.2. Legality
In accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Water Bureau
(FDEP), the City of Sanford proclaims this program as a continuing effort to maintain
pure, clean, safe potable water. The City of Sanford shall comply with the Cross
Connection Control Rules in the Florida Administrative Code Chapters 62-550,62-555,
and 62-610 (Rule 62-550.200, Rule 62-550.720, Rule 62-555.330, Rule 62-555.350, 62-
555.360, Rule 62-610.419, 62-610.469, 62-610.476, 62-610-491 and 62-610.660) as
appropriate.
By reference to the Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Rules 62-555.360(2), "we hereby
establish the "City of Sanford Cross Connection Control Program." This program was
adopted by the hereby above described organization on (insert date) and made effective
upon approval of the FDEP on (insert date).
1.3. Local Ordinance
Legal authority to carry out and enforce the City of Sanford Cross Connection Control
Program is provided in Article XIII, Sections 102-536 through 102-545 of the City of
Sanford Code of Ordinances. A copy of said ordinance can be found in Appendix A of
this plan.
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(� 2. AUTHORITY /ADMINISTRATOR
i` The City of Sanford shall be the Authority and the Administrator of the Cross Connection Control
(CCC) Program. This Cross Connection Control Program shall include, but not be limited to:
• Establish Authority
• Local Ordinance (See Appendix A)
• Applicable Rules and Regulations
• Inspection Process and Requirements
• Approved Backflow Prevention Devices and Assemblies
• Testing Requirements of Backflow Prevention Assemblies
• Data Management
• Reporting
• Public Education and Awareness
2.1. Inspector
The City of Sanford or Designated Agent (Administrator /Agent) conducting inspections on behalf
of the City of Sanford must be designated or approved by the City of Sanford. The
Administrator /Agent must meet both 1) an experience component and 2) a certification/training
component.
Experience
Acceptable experience may include one- (1) or more of the following:
• Be employed by a Utility, Water Purveyor, Building Department, or body of jurisdiction
and must meet the qualifications and training requirements as dictated by the Authority
conducting inspections /surveys on behalf of the City of Sanford
• Have held a similar position (CCC Inspector) with a previous municipality
• One year full time experience in conducting cross connection control inspections in
commercial, institutional, industrial facilities, and/or residential facilities
Inspector Certification/Training
Acceptable certification /training may include one- (1) or more of the following:
• Meet American Society of Sanitary Engineer Standards (ASSE) 5020 and completed
their Cross Connection Inspector Course (40 hours)
• Possess a certificate of completion from one of the following:
- University of Southern California (USC) Cross Connection Control Specialist
Course (40 hours)
- University of Florida TREEO Center (UFTREEO) Cross Connection Control
Program Manager Course (40 hour)
America Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) Certified Cross Connection
Control Surveyor
• Other approved cross connection courses for surveying, as approved by the Authority for
conducting inspections /surveys on behalf of the City of Sanford. Submission
requirements for approvals must include the following:
- Course outline
- Date of attendance
Outline of test questions
- Categories and grading criteria
- Certificate of satisfactory completion
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3. INSPECTIONS
3.1. Inspection
Authorized Inspectors, having proper identification, shall be permitted to enter the
building /premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspection for the presence
or absence of cross connections, testing, repair, and maintenance of any part of the
plumbing system or any cross connection control device- connected to the water system.
The Authority shall deny or discontinue, after reasonable notice to the occupants, water
service to any building /premises for refusal or failure to arrange for a cross connection
inspection. The Authority shall deny or discontinue water service if there is reason to
believe the building /premises pose a potential for danger to the public and /or occupants.
3.2. Responsibility of the Owner
The Owner shall be responsible for the protection of the public water supply from
contamination due to backflow through the water service connection. The Authority may
require Owner, at their expense, to install, alter, replace, or repair any plumbing connected
to the public water system that may pose a threat to public health. Failure, refusal or the
inability on the part of the Owner to correct any deficiency or violation immediately shall be
unlawful and the Authority may deny or discontinue water service to the premises. The
owner shall be responsible for the elimination of all unprotected cross connections, to
include service line protection and any connections downstream of the service line supply to
the building(s).
3.3. Service Line Protection Inspection
Ca) Existing service line connections should be reassessed/inspected at an interval of no
less than once every ten- (10) years to determine if the existing backflow
preventer /method is appropriate for the level of hazard, or if service line protection is
required. The frequency of reassessmentrnspection shall be based on the degree of
hazard recorded with the City of Sanford and according to the following guidelines:
1. High Hazard facilities shall be reassessed every one (1) — three (3) years
2. Moderate Hazard facilities shall be reassessed every three (3) —six (6) years
3. Low Hazard facilities shall be reassessed every six (6) —ten (10) years
b) New service line connections shall be assessed priorto introduction of new service
to determine what method of backflow protection is required.
c) Existing and /or new service line protection backflow prevention devices /methods
shall be determined and required for certain buildings by referencing the American
Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual M14,3 Edition, Chapters 2 and 5 and
FAC Rule 62- 555.360. Backflow protection selection shall be consistent with or
more stringent than FDEP Rules and AWWA M14 recommendations.
d) Failure to install backflow protection as required by the Authority may precede
disciplinary action from the Authority
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3.4. Internal Plumbing System Inspection
a Internal plumbing systems may require inspection at the discretion of the Utilities
Manager. The facilities internal water use practices shall be reviewed to
determine whether there are actual or potential cross connections to the plumbing
system through which contaminants or pollutants could backflow into the public
water supply and /or the facilities internal plumbing system.
b) The internal plumbing systems downstream of the service line shall be reviewed
for cross connections whenever there is a change in the customer of record at all
commercial or industrial facilities to determine (1) if backflow protection is
required at individual points of potable water use, (2) if existing backflow
preventers /methods are appropriate for the level of hazard, (3) if existing backflow
prevention devices needs to be replaced to ensure proper function, or if service
line protection is required.
3.5. Reclaim Water System
The City of Sanford Reclaim Water System shall be maintained in accordance with the
Reclaim Water System Policies and Regulations which are located in Appendix J of this
manual.
3.6. Inspection /Survey Forms
An inspection Form/Survey Form shall be used in every inspection, as required, and will
be filed in a location as identified along with other pertinent information accumulated.
3.7. Inspection Procedures
Cross connection control inspections shall be completed as follows:
a) Identify building to be inspected and schedule inspection.
b) Meet on -site with facility contact/owner.
c) Explain the Cross Connection Control Program to the facility contact/owner
before inspection of the facility.
d) Inspect/Evaluate the status of service line protection — complete all inspection
forms as required (See line item V below).
e) Inspect the building downstream of the service line if required and complete
the Inspection Form(s) as applicable /required with the following information:
Visually review all exposed piping and water outlets /uses downstream of the
service connection
Document all existing backflow prevention assemblies, devices and methods
(including make, model #, size, serial # if applicable) that are currently protecting
cross connections on the inspection /Survey Form
Describe the point of use or equipment supplied for each backflow prevention
assembly, device or method on the Inspection/Survey Form
(� . Use the Inspection /Survey Form to provide specific requirements for corrective
action
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• Fill out an Inspection/Survey Form to document general findings; provide a
"Compliance Status" and any follow up action to be taken. if no action is required
(i.e., Compliant), provide a date of the next inspection due, if applicable. If the
facility requires corrective action (i.e., Non - Compliant), provide a due date to
complete corrective action(s) as designated on InspectionlSurvey Form
• Date all forms with the date of the in -field inspection
f) In addition to the field forms, a piping diagram or schematic of the plumbing
system may be requested or required.
3.8. Request for Internal Cross Connection Control Information
The Authority has the right to request specific cross connection control information to
include but not limited to service line protection methods, assembly test records, CCC
Program information, piping drawings, etc.
3.9. Record Keeping and Data Management Software
All data obtained from the Inspection Forms, Existing Devices Forms and
Requirements Forms will be input into a data management system and held for a
period of no less than ten- (10) years to facilitate the CCC Program. This information
will include:
• Address and location
• Owner name and contact information
• Required re4nspection frequency
• Degree of hazard classification
• List of assemblies
• Location of assemblies
• Make, model, and size of assemblies
• Testing and maintenance of assemblies
• Description of other cross connections within the facility
- Air gaps
- Non testable devices
Additionally, all written backflow incident reports and annual cross connection control
program activities reports shall be maintained for a period of no less than five — (5) years.
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4. BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES AND DEVICES
4.1. Responsibility
With respect to backflow prevention devices /assemblies or methods the City of Sanford
shall require the following:
a) Installation and maintenance of assemblies, devices and/or methods to protect all
existing cross connections shall be the responsibility of the Owner.
4.2. Approved Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Devices
a) The City of Sanford accepts backflow prevention devices, assemblies and
methods (downstream of service line protection) as recognized by the Florida
Building Code.
b) FDEP recognized backflow prevention device, assemblies and methods
intended to protect the public water supply at the point of the service connection
must conform to FAC 62- 555.360 (4).
c) New installation of Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assemblies and
Double Check Valve Assemblies intended for service line protection must
conform to AWWA Standards C510 and C511.
4.3. Service Line Backflow Prevention Assembly Protection
With respect to backflow prevention assemblies installed at the service line, the
Authority will require the following:
Service line protection shall be required in accordance with the AW WA M -14 Manual,
Td Edition recommendations and guidelines set forth by the FDEP.
a)
Where service line protection is required the owner shall receive formal written
notification detailing the requirement and instructions pertaining to the need for
protection from thermal expansion (see Containment Not cation located in
b)
Appendix C).
The installation of a Double Detector Check Valve Assembly (DDCV) or a
Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (RPDA) shall be required at all new and
existing dedicated service connections to fire protection systems. The type of
assembly required shall be determined by the degree of hazard associated with
c)
the system.
The installation of a Double Check Valve Assembly (DCV) or a Reduced
Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly shall be required at the point of origin
of all new and existing fire protection systems that are supplied by a dual
d)
domestic /fire service connection.
Backflow Prevention Assemblies installed on dedicated service connections to
fire protection systems shall be installed (1) above ground in order to provide
access for maintenance and meter accessibility and (2) on private property
abutting a right of way. The city shall be furnished an easement on any property
where an assembly of this type is installed.
e)
If an existing fire protection system requires a higher degree of protection than
that of which is currently installed and additional or new backflow prevention
devices are required that may effect the hydraulics of the system, the owner
shall receive formal written notification detailing the requirement and the owners
responsibility to hire a registered professional engineer or a certified fire -
in order to ensure there will not be an adverse
f.
protection system contractor
f)
effect on the operation of the system.
The installation of a Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly as
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service line protection shall be required at all commercial, industrial and
governmental facilities which are also served by reclaimed water or where
(� ,+ auxiliary water systems exist.
g) The installation of residential Dual Checks, Double Check Valve Assemblies or
Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assemblies shall be required as service
line protection at all residential homes which are also served by reclaimed water
or where an auxiliary water system exists.
h) If a residential Dual Check is installed as service line protection at a residential
home and the home is also served by reclaimed water or an auxiliary water
system exists the Authority shall also incorporate one or more of the following
measures:
C.
1. Automatic Meter Readings (AMR) may be utilized at service
connections to residential homes which are also served by
reclaimed water where a Double Check Valve Assembly or
residential Dual Check has been installed as service line
protection. The AMR shall have the ability to detect reversal of flow
through the service connection and provide either immediate
notification of the flow reversal event or record the flow reversal
data for transmittal or retrieval on a monthly basis.
2. Premises inspections may be conducted at the time the backflow
preventer is initially installed and at least once every five years
thereafter by appropriately trained Utility Department staff or
contractors or by a licensed plumber. A CCC Inspection /Survey
,J Form shall be completed and signed by the inspector. The Utilities
Department shall keep the latest copy of the completed and signed
inspection form in its records. Upon discovery of an existing cross
connection the Utility Department shall (1) ensure that the cross
connection is eliminated, (2) ensure thatthe backflow preventer at
the service line is upgraded to a Reduced Pressure Backflow
Prevention Assembly or Air Gap, or (3) discontinue service until
the cross connection is eliminated or the appropriate backflow
preventer has been installed at the service line.
i) Backflow prevention assemblies, devices or methods installed as service line
protection shall be installed immediately downstream of the water meter and
prior to the first branch line in the plumbing system.
j) New Installation of Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assemblies and
Double Check Valve Assemblies must conform to AW WA Standards C510 and
C511.
k) The installation of Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assemblies, Pressure
Vacuum Breaker Assemblies and Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers below grade
or in an underground pit shall be prohibited.
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1) The installation of Testable Dual Checks below grade or in an underground pit
shall be accepted under the following conditions:
1) If the test cocks are plugged
2) If adequate drainage is provided to maintain a normally
dry location
m) Assemblies located at the service line shall be tested upon installation, upon
repair, upon responding to a reported backfiow incident, and on an annual basis.
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4.4. Lawn Irrigation Systems
Lawn irrigation systems which are supplied from a dedicated service line shall be
equipped with a Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly or Pressure Vacuum
Breaker immediately downstream of the water meter and prior to the first irrigation
branch line. Lawn irrigation systems installed in such a manner that the supply originates
downstream of the potable service line connection to a building shall be equipped with a
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly or Reduced Pressure Backfiow Prevention
Assembly at the point of origination of the system. These assemblies must be installed
in accordance with the FL Building Code and the manufacturers' installation
requirements.
4.5. Testing of Backfiow Prevention Assemblies
a)
All backflow prevention assemblies and testable residential dual check valves
located at the service line and downstream shall be tested upon installation,
upon repair, upon responding to a reported backflow incident, and on an annual
basis. Assemblies must be tested in accordance with applicable standards
referenced within the FL Building Code (ASSE 5000 Series or CSA B64.10.1-
b)
01).
Equipment used to field test assemblies must be checked for accuracy annually.
c)
Assembly test form(s) to record test results will be maintained by the Owner and
submitted to the Authority as required.
d)
The Owner shall have all assemblies tested annually by a tester having
completed the 40 hour University of Florida TREEO Center Backfiow Prevention
Southern
Assembly Tester Training and Certification Course, The University of
..!
California Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research
backflow prevention assembly tester course, or another FDEP approved
certification course. All testers must also complete a recertification exam at an
interval not to exceed once every three years. Per FS Sections 633.021 and
633.549, only certified fire protection contractors may test assemblies at service
e)
connections to fire protection systems.
The City of Sanford shall reserve the right to direct and administer testing of any
backflow prevention assemblies installed as service line protection. All costs
associated with testing and any necessary repairs of these assemblies shall be
the responsibility of the owner and will be added as a separate line item on the
next occasion of the owners water billing cycle.
f)
Failure to test assemblies and submit appropriate test forms located at the
service line may result in termination of water service.
4.6. Backfiow Prevention Device Maintenance and Inspection
a) Residential dual checks installed as service line protection shall be replaced, or
overhauled at an interval acceptable to the FDEP which is no longer than every
five- (5) years to ensure that the device is (1) appropriate for the degree of
hazard and (2) also to ensure that the backflow prevention device is working
properly.
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A 7 A -nt-1 rIntAnim A kkmwinfinn I i--f
kS.S.E Legend Testable
Standard , Acronym Device
1001
Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breakers
AVB
No
1002
Anti-si phon Fill Valves (Ballcocks)
ASBC
No
1011
Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker
HBVB
No
1012
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Backflow Preventer w/Intermediate Atmospheric Vent i
VDCV
No
1013
Reduced Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly
RPBP
1015
Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assemblv
DCV
1019
Vacuum Breaker Wall Hydrants
HBIVB
No
1020
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembl y
PVB
1022
Backflow Preventer for Carbonated Beverage Machine
VMBP
No
1024
Dual Check Valve Type Backflow Preventers
DC
No
1024
Residential Dual Check
RDC
Yes/No
1035
Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventer
LFVB
No
1037
Pressurized Flushing Devices (Flushometers)
PFD
No
1047
RP Detector Backflow Prevention Assembly
RPDA
1048
Double Check Detector Backflow Prevention Assembly
DDCV
1052
Hose Connection Backflow Preventer
HCBP
No
1055
Chemical Dispensing S stems
AG
No
1056
Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker Assembly
SVB
1057
Freeze Resistant Yard Hydrant W/Backfiow
No
Al 12.1.2
Air GaD
AG
No
Single Check Valve
SCV
No
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5. NEW SERVICE INSPECTION
5.1. Procedures
All plumbing plans and permits for a proposed building shall be reviewed by the Building
Department of the City of Sanford in order to determine the degree of possible Cross
Connection hazards. This review shall include input from the Utility Department to
coordinate the proper location and application of approved backflow prevention
assemblies as necessary. If adequate plans and specifications are not available and no
realistic evaluation of the proposed water uses can be made, the Owner shall be
advised that the installation of backflow prevention devices or other controls shall be
necessary unless the Owner satisfies the reviewing authorities in writing that no hazard
will exist.
5.2. inspections
The Plumbing Official shall inspect the building, including the complete backflow
prevention assembly installation, for compliance with the Cross Connection Control
Program. On -site inspections shall be completed either during the construction or
immediately after in order to identify hazards that were not apparent during the plan
review or any hazards that were introduced during construction. Utility Department
personnel will assist the Plumbing Official as needed to ensure compliance with field
testing requirements of the backflow prevention assembly. At a minimum, all non-
residential construction shall be plan checked and inspected prior to connection to the
City of Sanford potable water distribution system.
5.3. Compliance
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After final approval of the installation and satisfactory testing of the backflow prevention
assembly, in accordance with plumbing codes and cross connection control rules and
regulations, a report will be completed and filed by the Cross Connection Control
Technician with the concurrence of the Plumbing Official. This report will include the size,
manufacturer, model, serial number, exact location and any other pertinent details of the
backflow prevention assembly installation. A completed test report properly filled out and
signed by a Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester shall be included with this
report.
5.4. Non - Compliance
If the building does not comply with the Cross Connection Control Program the Authority
shall enforce this plan as required. The water service and the certificate of occupancy
will not be initiated until compliance is achieved and approved.
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6. PIPING IDENTIFICATION
6.1. Requirements
6.1.1. When two or more piping systems are used for water in a building extreme care
should be taken not to interconnect the systems. There may be a potable water
system and systems carrying lesser quality water such as for fire protection or re-
use. To help prevent the possibility of two systems being interconnected, pipes
must be identified adequately. Legends and color coding should be based on the
American Standards Association Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems"
(ANSI Z535.1 -199) or an identification plan accepted by the Authority and
prominently posted throughout the facility.
6.1.2. Color- coding and /or labeling should not be used solely to identify the contents of
pipes but should be used supplementary to the use of legends. Potable water
lines must be painted and /or labeled and the words "Potable Water" put on the
pipe at appropriate intervals. Pipes carrying water for fire protection must be
painted or labeled. Piping systems carrying other material, or water for other
purposes, must also be clearly identified with the appropriate legends and color -
coding. Flow arrows should be included to indicate the direction of flow.
6.1.3. Buildings which do not comply with the identification of piping system
requirements on the effective date of this plan, must be painted or labeled in
accordance with this section. Identification must be completed as soon as
reasonably possible.
6.1.4. When the piping system layout creates an unusual or extreme situation in a
limited area of inaccessibility, the Authority may permit the use of permanently
attached durable sign(s), or such segments of piping may require substitute
techniques to achieve positive identification. The use of substitute techniques
shall not deviate from ANSI Z535.1 -199 standards and must be approved by the
Authority.
6.1.5. All openings from which secondary water may be obtained shall have at all times
a sign prominently posted within two (2) feet of the opening bearing the following
warning: WATER UNSAFE FOR DRINKING. Such sign shall be at least eight (8)
inches by ten (10) inches in size, prominently lettered in contrasting colors, with
no letters less than one (1) inch in height. Signs are to be furnished and
maintained by the owner of the secondary supply and must be of material and
design acceptable to the Authority.
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7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
r 7.1. Emergency Response Plan Procedures
The City of Sanford shall develop and maintain an Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
document intended to facilitate in properly responding to a backflow event. The written
ERP shall be readily available to designated personnel.
Investigative actions to address an actual or potential backflow event are intended to:
a) Protect the distribution system from the spread of a contaminant detected in
the water supply
b) Quickly restore the quality of water in the distribution system if a contaminant
has entered the system through backflow
c) Prevent any further contamination of the distribution system
The facilities investigation should include these steps:
1) Locate the source of contamination
2) Isolate the source to protect the water distribution system from further
contamination
3) Determine the extent of the spread of contamination through the distribution
system and provide timely, appropriate notification to the public and it's
regulatory agencies as applicable
4) Take corrective action to clean the contamination from the distribution system
5) Restore water service
7.2. Emergency Scenarios
Common scenarios causing unintended backflow forcing execution of Emergency
Response may include the following:
b) Main water supply pipe break
c) internal facility water pipe break
d) Internal facility — unprotected cross connection allowing contaminant to flow
into potable water distribution system
e) Report of illness due to water supply contamination
f) Report of discolored water
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7.3. Sample Emergency Response Plan
BACKFLOW INCIDENT REPORT FORM
There are many backilow incidents, which occur that are not reported. This is usually because they are of short duration,
are not detected, the customer is not aware they should be reported or it may not be known to whom the incident should
be reported. If you have any knowledge regarding incidents, please complete the form below and return it to the
Municipal Engineer at the above address.
Reporting Agency:
Reported By:
Mail Address:
Province: Postal Code:
Date of incident:
General Location (Street, etc.):
1. Backflow Originated From:
Name of Premise
Street Address:
Contact Person:
Type of Business:
2. Description of Contaminant(s):
(Attach Chemical Analysis if available)
Report Date:
Position:
City.
Telephone:
Time of occurrence:
City:
Telephone:
3. Distribution of Contaminant(s):
Contained within customer's property: Yes: _No: _
Number of persons affected:
4. Effect of Contamination:
Illness reported:
Physical irritation reported:
5. Cross Connection Source of Contaminant:
(boiler, chemical pump, irrigation system, etc.)
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Backflow Incident Report Form
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6. Cause of Backflow:
(main break, fire flow, etc.)
7. Corrective Measures Taken to Restore Water Quality:
(main flushing, disinfection, etc.)
8. Corrective Action Ordered to Eliminate or Protect from Cross Connection:
(type of backilow preventer, location, etc.)
9. Previous Cross Connection Survey of Premise:
Date: By:
10.
12.
Type(s) of Backflow Preventer Isolating Property:
RP: RPDA: — DCVA: DCDA:
AVB: Air Gap: _ None: Other Type:
Date of Latest Test of Device:
Notification of Health Department: Person Notified:
Date: Time: _
PVB: — SVBk. —
Attach sheets containing any additional Information, sketches, etc. to the back of this form.
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8. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
�. The cross connection control program staff must have a good understanding of the program.
The City of Sanford shall ensure their cross connection control staff receives proper in -the -field
training as well as classroom education focusing on terminology, backflow prevention
devices /assemblies, regulations, and hydraulic concepts. in addition, cross connection control
staff will be encouraged to receive continuing education to be made aware of new backflow
prevention devices /assemblies, regulation changes (i.e. plumbing code updates), new water use
devices that pose cross connection concerns, etc.
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Furthermore, attempts to educate the public about cross connections will be made by
distributing pamphlets on common residential cross connections, visiting schools, providing
onsite education of facility management and maintenance staff during routine inspections,
speaking at condominium association meetings, showing videos on local access channels, or
posting newspaper announcements.
Cross connection staff shall also be available upon request to provide backflow prevention
education to pertinent community officials and City of Sanford employees.
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APPENDIX A - LOCAL ORDINANCE
ARTICLE X111. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
Sec. 102 -536. Manual of Cross Connection Control adopted.
The city adopts by reference the city's Manual of Cross Connection Control, dated October 1,
1990. Compliance with the manual and the cross connection program contained therein is
hereby required.
(Code 1973, § 28 -270; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -537. Inspections.
The director of utilities or his designee shall cause inspections to be made of all properties
served by the public potable water supply where cross connection with the public potable water
supply is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential
health hazards involved shall be as established by the Manual of Cross Connection Control of
the department of utilities of the city and in no case shall be less than once per year for
commercial users. Any fees or charges established by the city pursuant to the regulations or
requirements established in this article may be changed from time to time by resolution of the
city commission.
(Code 1973, § 28 -271; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -538. Right of entry of inspectors.
Duty authorized employees of the city bearing proper credentials and identification shall be
permitted to enter any building, structure, or property served by a connection to the public
potable water supply system of the city for the purpose of inspecting the piping systems on such
property. Consent to such access shall be obtained from a person of suitable age and discretion
therein or in control thereof. The refusal of such information or refusal of access, when
requested, shall be deemed evidence of the presence of cross connections.
(Code 1973, § 28 -272; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -539. Authority to discontinue water service.
The director of utilities or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue potable
water service to any property, after notice, where in any connection in violation of section 102-
536 exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any
danger of contamination of the public potable water supply system. Water service to such -
property shall not be restored until the cross connection has been eliminated in compliance with
the provisions of this article.
(Code 1973, § 28 -273; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -540. Protection of public potable water supply; labeling of nonpotable supplies.
The potable water supply made available on the properties served by the public potable water
supply shall be protected from present or future possible contamination as specified by this
article and by state and city plumbing codes. Any water outlet which could be used for potable or
domestic purposes and which is not supplied by the potable system must be labeled "WATER
UNSAFE FOR DRINKING" or by other appropriate labeling, in a conspicuous manner.
(Code 1973, § 28 -274; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -541. Installation, operation and testing of protective devices.
The consumer shall bear all expense of installing, testing and maintaining the protective devices
required by section 102 -511 to insure proper operation on a continuing basis. Installation, testing
and maintenance of protective devices shall be conducted by certified personnel approved by
the city department of utilities. The consumer shall notify the department of utilities at least 48
hours in advance, in writing, when the tests are to be undertaken so that it may have a
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representative witness the tests if it is so desired. The consumer shall keep records of his
testing, maintenance and repair activities related to cross connection control and shall make
F`: these records available upon request. Copies of all testing, maintenance and repair records shall
be sent to the city's department of utilities immediately after the work is performed.
(Code 1973, § 28 -275; Ord. No. 3042, § 1,12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -542. Additional regulations.
Section 102 -536 does not supersede the Standard Plumbing Code of the Southern Building
Code Congress International, the state department of health plumbing rules, and the city's
plumbing ordinance, but is supplementary to them. When conflicts exist the more restrictive
provision shall apply.
(Code 1973, § 28 -276; Ord. No. 3042, § 1,12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -543. Violations; penalty.
Any person or customer found guilty of violating any of the provisions of section 102 -536, or any
written order of the city in pursuance thereof, shall be punishable in accordance with section 1 -7.
In addition, such person or customer shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case, to
include attomeys' fees. Notice of such violation shall be given by delivering the same to the
premises and mailing a copy thereof to the billing address as it appears on the city's billing
records. Each day upon which a violation of the provisions of section 102 -536 shall occur shall
be deemed separate and additional violation. Any person or customer in violation of any of the
provisions of section 102 -536 shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage
incurred by the city, such violation to include attorneys' fees. In addition to any penalty provided
by law for the violation of any of the provisions of section 102 -536, the city may bring suit in the
appropriate court to enjoin, restrain, or otherwise prevent the violation of any of the provisions of
this article.
(Code 1973, § 28 -277; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -544. City employees not liable for penalties for failure to perform duties.
No provision of this article designating the duties of any city officer or employee shall be so
construed as to make such officer or employee liable for any fine or penalty for failure to perform
such duty.
(Code 1973, § 28 -278; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Sec. 102 -545. Area of applicability.
All territory within the city and the county served by the city potable water system shall be
governed by this article to the extent permitted by law.
(Code 1973, § 28 -279; Ord. No. 3042, § 1, 12 -10 -1990)
Secs. 102- 546 - -102 -564. Reserved.
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CITY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 15 -123
JULY 13, 2015 AGENDA
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PREPARED BY: Cynthia Porter, City Clerk
SUBMITTED BY: Norton N. Bonaparte, Jr., Ci Manager %/)
SUBJECT: City of Sanford Cross Connection Control Program
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
❑ Unify Downtown & the Waterfront
❑ Promote the City's Distinct Culture
❑ Update Regulatory Framework
❑ Redevelop and Revitalize Disadvantaged Communities
SYNOPSIS:
Ordinance No. 4345, amending the City Code relating to the City's Cross Connection Control
Program, is being presented for second reading and adoption.
F'ISCALJSTAFFFING STATEMENT:
No additional costs are anticipated.
BACKGROUND:
The City is required to have a Cross Connection Control Program to safeguard the public potable
water distribution system pursuant to rule 62- 555.360, Florida Administrative Code. In 1990 the
City Commission approved Ordinance No. 3042 establishing a Cross Connection Control
Program and adopted the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control.
The Manual of Cross Connection Control establishes rules and procedures to protect the public
water supply from contaminates and pollutants that could backflow through the service
connection to customers properties. The Utility Department inspects all backflow prevention
devices on the water distribution system.
Ordinance No. 4345 amends the City Code relating to the City's Cross Connection Control
Program to comply with changes to the State rules since 1990. This Ordinance adopts the most
recent 'version of the City's Manual of Cross Connection and authorizes the City Manager to
fully implement the program by adoption of administrative rules.
On June 22, 2015, Ordinance No. 4345 was passed on first reading by the City Commission.
The City Clerk published notice of the public hearing in the Sanford Herald on June 21, 2015.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's office prepared Ordinance No. 4345.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is Staff's recommendation that the City Commission adopt Ordinance No. 4345.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4345."
Attachments: Ordinance No. 4345
Cross Connection Control Plan
Ordinance No. 4345
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida, amending
Section 102 -536 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sanford relating to the City's Manual of Cross
Connection Control; providing for the payment of costs
for work performed by the City; providing for legislative
findings and intent; providing for the adoption of rules
by the City Manager and other implementing action;
providing for a savings provision; providing for
conflicts; providing for codification; providing for
severability and providing for an effective date.
Be It Enacted By The People Of The City Of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent.
(a). The City Commission of the City of Sanford hereby adopts and
incorporates into this Ordinance the City staff report and City Commission agenda
memorandum relating to this Ordinance.
(b). The City of Sanford has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and advertising this Ordinance.
Section 2. Manual of Cross Connection Control. Section 102 -536, Chapter
102, Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford, is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 102 -536. - Manual of Cross Connection Control adopted; costs
incurred by the City; duty to pay.
The City Commission hereby adopts by reference the most recent
versions of the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control, dated QGtGbeF 1, 1 as
adopted by administrative rule adopted by the City Manager. Compliance with the
Manual and the cross connection program contained therein is hereby required and it is
prohibited and unlawful to act in any manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of
the Manual. The City Manager is hereby authorized to fully implement the City's cross
connection control program by adoption of administrative rules that shall have the force
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, * ** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethmugh shall
constitute deletions to the original text.
and effect of an ordinance enacted by the City Commission. The City Manager shall
advise the City Commission of the adoption of rules and the City Clerk shall maintain
the rules adopted in a codified version of such rules together with any other rules of the
City that may be appropriate to .dace in such codification.
(b) Should the customer of the City (or such person as the City may deem to
be responsible) not accomplish all actions necessary with regard to cross connect
control and the obligations of this Code or the rules of the City, to include, but not be
limited to the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control; the customer or the account
relating to the property served as the City determines shall be invoiced /billed for the
amount which amount shall be due and payable to the City as any other utility charge.
Section 3. Savings. The prior actions of the City of Sanford relating to the use
and implementation of the City's Manual of Cross Connection Control, utility billings of
the City and any and all related matters are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. Conflicts. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of
this Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said
determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any
other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise
determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Codification. Except for Section 2, the provisions of this Ordinance
shall not become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford,
Florida.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon enactment by the City Commission.
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, * ** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and StFikethFOU0 shall
constitute deletions to the original text.
Passed and Adopted this 13th day of July, 2015.
Attest:
Cynthia Porter, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
William L. Colbert, Esquire
City Attorney
City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida
Jeff Triplett, Mayor
For the purposes of this Ordinance, underlined type shall constitute additions to the
original text, * ** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and stFikethFGU shall
constitute deletions to the original text.