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Section P-804 Cross Connections

Philadelphia Plumbing Code > 8 Water Supply and Distribution > P-804 Cross Connections
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P-804.1 Potable to Non-Potable

No cross connection shall be permitted between a potable water supply system and any other piping system.

P-804.2 City to Non-City

No cross connection shall be permitted between the City water supply system and any other potable water system.

P-804.3 Air Gap

A cross connection is considered broken if a minimum air gap of two water supply pipe diameters is provided between the potable water and any other piping system; or between the City water and any other potable water system.

P-804.4 Alternative Device

On existing water supply systems where it is impractical to provide the required minimum air gap, a swing-joint swivel device or a 4-way, 4-port valve of a design such that the distribution piping is fed by either water supply individually, but not simultaneously, shall be considered by the Department and the Department of Public Health for approval.

P-804.5 Backflow Prevention

The City or other potable water supply line shall be protected from backflow by means of a backflow preventer installation of a type and location approved by the Department and the Department of Public Health.

P-804.5.1 Installation

Cross connection control devices shall be installed, tested and maintained by persons certified in accordance with the requirements of the City of Philadelphia.

P-804.5.2 Permits

A plumbing permit shall be required for the installation of cross connection control devices.

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P-804.5.1 Water Supply and Distribution, Installation
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P-804.5.2 Water Supply and Distribution, Permits
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