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ORDINANCE NO. 846 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 30 REGARDING WATER CROSS CONNECTIONS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON ORDAINS as follows: Section One. New Brighton City Code, Chapter 30 is amended by adding Section 30-27 as follows: Section 30-27. Cross Connections and Backflow Prevention (1) The PUITOSC of a cross connection control progyam is to protect the stealth of water customers and the potable municipal water su ] . (2) For the purposes of this Section "cross connection" shall consist of a connection or arrangement physical or otherwise between a potable water supply system and a pkinlbillg fixture or a tank receptor, equipment, or device through which it mqy be possible for non -potable, used uncleanpolluted, and contaminated water, or other substances to enter into a part of such potable water s stem under any condition. (3) Cross connection between the New Brighton municipal waters stem and other systems or equil2ment are prohibited, except when and whereas approved ky the City of New Brighton, suitable backflow revention devices are installed tested and maintained to ensure propeM operation on a continuing basis. (4) A backflow prevention device is to be owned tested and maintained in working condition by the customer/owner of the premises bein_z served. (5) Installation. maintenance and testing of backflow preventers shall be accordin to the State of Minnesota Plumbing Code. A. Testing must be performed by a state certified backflow tester. All internal maintenance to the device must be performed by a state certified backflow prevention rebuilder. Test results shall be furnished to the City. The City's annual fee For administering a backflow preventer testin prop -ram shall be as established by City Council resolution from time to time. B. A person who is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industas a backflow prevention tester or backflow prevention rebuilder is considered qualified by the City of New Sri tton to test backflow preventers and certify them to be functional. (6) Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be cause to discontinue water service in accordance with Section 30-64. Section Two. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and upon its adoption and publication according to law. Underline text indicates new language)