La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XII-219

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XII-219 - Booster Pumps

A. Booster pumps shall be located or controlled so that:

1. they will not produce negative pressure in their suction lines;

2. pumps taking suction from storage tanks shall be provided adequate net positive suction head;

3. pumps taking suction from ground storage tanks shall be equipped with automatic shutoffs or low pressure controllers as recommended by the pump manufacturer;

4. automatic or remote control devices shall have a range between the start and cutoff pressure which will prevent excessive cycling; and

5. a bypass is available.

B. In line Booster Pumps. In addition to the other requirements of this section, in line booster pumps shall:

1. be accessible for servicing and repairs;

2. maintain inlet pressure installed in the distribution system as required in §237. A of this Part under all operating conditions;

3. maintain at least 20 psig (140 kPa) in the suction line under all operating conditions with automatic shutoff or low pressure controller, unless otherwise acceptable to the state health officer; and

4. have a bypass.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XII-219

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 44334 (2/1/2018), effective 8/1/2018.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.A.(8), 40:4.13.D.(1)(2) and 40:5.A.(2)(3)(5)(6)(7)(17).