Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.65525

Current through August 29, 2024
Section 445A.65525 - "Air binding" defined

"Air binding" means a condition:

1. In which:
(a) A pump in suction head accumulates air after the initial priming of the pump, due to the release of gases contained in the water being pumped; and
(b) The air displaces the water in the pump and causes the pump to lose its prime; or
2. In which air accumulates in the higher points of a distribution main and reduces the capacity of the main.

Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.65525

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97

NRS 445A.860