§ 2-31-156. Construction specifications.

(a)

Reclaimed water mains shall be constructed using either color-coded pipe or pipe painted or wrapped with the standard purple color (Patone 522C). Pipe shall meet or exceed standards set by the American Water Works Association, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the county's "Engineering Standards for Reclaimed Water Systems," whichever is strictest.

(b)

Mains in the public rights-of-way shall be located a uniform distance from the curb and the location shall be approved by the director.

(c)

Vertical and horizontal clearances from potable water lines and sewage collection lines shall be as specified in the county's "Engineering Standards for Reclaimed Water Systems" or as specified in the applicable Florida Department of Environmental Protection rules, whichever is stricter.

(d)

All hose bibs shall be placed in approved lockable boxes.

(e)

An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed at the reclaimed water meter on all irrigation systems which feed insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or other compounds through the irrigation system.

(f)

Where irrigation mains are to be turned over to the county, the customer shall submit such documents as are normally required for the dedication of public facilities.

(g)

"As-built" drawings shall be submitted to the department upon completion of any irrigation system which will be owned and/or maintained by the county.

(Ord. No. 92-28, § 16, 1-14-92; Ord. No. 01-21, § 10, 5-1-01)