Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.67035

Current through August 29, 2024
Section 445A.67035 - Pumping facilities: Gauges and meters
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, each pump must:
(a) Have a permanent standard pressure gauge on its discharge line located upstream from any check valve.
(b) Except for a vertical turbine pump, have a:
(1) Permanent standard pressure gauge on its suction line if the pump is in suction head; or
(2) Permanent compound pressure gauge on its suction line if the pump is in suction lift.
2. Each pumping station must have a device for measuring the rate of flow of discharge and the total flow.
3. A meter or flow sensor must have straight pipes installed both upstream and downstream. The length of the pipes must:
(a) Comply with the specifications of the manufacturer of the meter or flow sensor; or
(b) In the absence of those specifications, be at least five times the diameter of the pipes.
4. In lieu of a permanent standard or compound pressure gauge required by subsection 1, a pump may have a connection for a temporary pressure gauge and a pressure transducer with a local or remote indicator. A temporary pressure gauge installed pursuant to this subsection must be maintained on-site.

Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.67035

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by R104-22A, eff. 12/9/2022

NRS 445A.860