Torrance Municipal Code Art. 3 Cross Connection Control Program

a) The purpose of this Article is to:

1. Protect the public water supply against actual or potential cross connection by isolating within the premises any contamination which may occur because of some undiscovered or unauthorized cross connection on the premises, between the potable water system of the City as shown on the service area map shown in Figure 76.3.1, and a source of contamination;

2. Eliminate cross connections between drinking water systems and other sources of water that are not approved as safe and potable for human consumption;

3. Eliminate cross connection between drinking water systems and sources of contamination;

4. Prevent the making of cross connections in the future.

b) This control program is adopted pursuant to the regulations set forth in the California Administrative Code, Title 17, Public Health entitled "Regulations relating to Cross Connections" and as the same may from time to time be amended.

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation at any time to make or maintain or cause to be made or maintained, temporarily or permanently, for any period of time whatsoever, any cross connection between plumbing pipes or water fixtures being served with potable water by the City Municipal Water Department service area and any other source of water supply or to maintain any sanitary fixture or other appurtenances or fixtures which by reason of their construction may cause or allow backflow of water or other substances into the water supply system and/or the service of water pipes or fixtures of any consumer served by the City.

a) The places where protection is required; the type of protection required; the type of backflow prevention devices which are authorized for use; the method of installing such backflow prevention devices; the testing and maintenance of backflow prevention devices and the administrative procedures for testing, inspection, penalties, fees, termination of water service and licensing of backflow prevention device installers shall be set forth in regulations to be promulgated by the Water Utility Director.

b) Said regulations may be amended from time to time, and shall be available without charge to any person, firm or corporation required by this Article to provide cross connection protection.

Figure 76.3.1 Service Area Map[Figure]