Section 1280:9. APPENDIX I. SUGGESTED OUTLINE OF CONTENTS OF a CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM

APPENDIX I. SUGGESTED OUTLINE OF CONTENTS OF A CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM.

Adopted ordinance (municipalities) - Make part of the program

Administration - name of individual responsible to carry out requirements of the program.

Procedures:

1. New facilities.

2. Existing facilities.

Records:

1. Locations of devices and types.

2. Inspections/questionnaires.

3. Testing and maintenance.

Notification:

1. Inspections of new and existing facilities.

2. Testing due.

3. Test results.

4. Device or means required.

5. Violations.

6. Termination or denial of service.

Reporting - procedures to follow in the event of or suspicion of contamination through a cross connection.

Backflow prevention device tester list.

Approved devices list.

Consumer education literature.

SUGGESTED OUTLINE OF CONTENTS OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM

Purpose of the ordinance - to eliminate cross connections and protect the public health.

Authority for ordinance - required by waterworks regulations.

Administration of the ordinance:

1. Who is responsible to carry out the requirements of the ordinance, by position?

2. Reference to an established program or policy procedures.

3. Responsibility to carry out the program or policy.

Enforcement of the ordinance:

1. Right of entry for inspection or testing.

2. Right to terminate or deny service.

3. Notice of violations.

4. Penalties.

Definitions - those in 12VAC5-590-20 of Article 1 of Part I which apply.

General requirements of purveyor and consumer - applicable provisions of Article 3 of Part II should be adopted and included as part of the ordinance. Modifications should be made to identify specific responsibilities.