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1602.11.2 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing

California Plumbing Code 2016 > 16 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems > 1602.0 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems > 1602.11 Inspection and Testing > 1602.11.2 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing
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An initial inspection and test in accordance with Section 1602.5 shall be performed on both the potable and rainwater catchment water systems. The potable and rainwater catchment water systems shall be isolated from each other and independently inspected and tested to ensure there is no cross-connection in accordance with Section 1602.11.2.1 through Section 1602.11.2.3.

1602.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection

Prior to commencing the cross-connection testing, a dual system inspection shall be conducted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction as follows:
  1. Pumps, equipment, equipment room signs, and exposed piping in an equipment room shall be checked.

1602.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test

The procedure for determining cross-connection shall be followed by the applicant in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction to determine whether a cross-connection has occurred as follows:
  1. The potable water system shall be activated and pressurized. The rainwater catchment water system shall be shut down and completely drained.
  2. The potable water system shall remain pressurized for a minimum period of time specified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction while the rainwater catchment water system is empty. The minimum period the rainwater catchment water system is to remain depressurized shall be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the size and complexity of the potable and rainwater catchment water distribution systems, but in no case shall that period be less than 1 hour.
  3. Fixtures, potable and rainwater, shall be tested and inspected for flow. Flow from a rainwater catchment water system outlet shall indicate a cross-connection. No flow from a potable water outlet shall indicate that it is connected to the rainwater water system.
  4. The drain on the rainwater catchment water system shall be checked for flow during the test and at the end of the period.
  5. The potable water system shall then be completely drained.
  6. The rainwater catchment water system shall then be activated and pressurized.
  7. The rainwater catchment water system shall remain pressurized for a minimum period of time specified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction while the potable water system is empty. The minimum period the potable water system is to remain depressurized shall be determined on a case-by-case basis, but in no case shall that period be less than 1 hour.
  8. Fixtures, potable and rainwater catchment, shall be tested and inspected for flow. Flow from a potable water system outlet shall indicate a cross-connection. No flow from a rainwater catchment water outlet shall indicate that it is connected to the potable water system.
  9. The drain on the potable water system shall be checked for flow during the test and at the end of the period.
  10. Where there is no flow detected in the fixtures which would indicate a cross-connection, the potable water system shall be repressurized.

1602.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection

In the event that a cross-connection is discovered, the following procedure, in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, shall be activated immediately:
  1. Rainwater catchment water piping to the building shall be shut down at the supply source(s), and the rainwater water riser shall be drained.
  2. Potable water piping to the building shall be shut down at the meter.
  3. The cross-connection shall be uncovered and disconnected.
  4. The building shall be retested following procedures listed in Section 1602.11.2.1 and Section 1602.11.2.2.
  5. The potable water system shall be chlorinated with 50 ppm chlorine for 24 hours.
  6. The potable water system shall be flushed after 24 hours, and a standard bacteriological test shall be performed. Where test results are acceptable, the potable water system shall be permitted to be recharged.

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