Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.65575

Current through August 29, 2024

Section 445A.65575 - "Atmospheric vacuum breaker" defined

"Atmospheric vacuum breaker" means a vacuum breaker that contains an air inlet valve, a check seat and one or more air inlet ports, in which:

1. The flow of water causes the air inlet valve to close the air inlet ports; and

2. When the flow of water stops:

(a) The air inlet valve falls and forms a check valve against backsiphonage; and

(b) The air inlet ports open to allow air to enter and satisfy the vacuum.

Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.65575

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

NRS 445A.860