Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.6719

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 445A.6719 - Cross-connections and backflow: Assemblies for prevention of backflow
1. Except as otherwise provided in section 4 of this regulation, each, each service connection must have an assembly for the prevention of backflow, of a type that is commensurate with the degree of hazard that exists on the property of the customer of a public water system. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 445A.67185 to 445A.67255, inclusive, and section 4 of this regulation, the assembly may consist of any one of the following, as listed in the order of least to most protection:
(a) A double check valve assembly.
(b) A reduced pressure principle assembly.
(c) An air gap.
2. A reduced pressure principle assembly may be substituted for a double check valve assembly, and an air gap may be substituted for a reduced pressure principle assembly.
3. With the approval of the supplier of water:
(a) A double check detector check assembly may be substituted for a double check valve assembly; and
(b) A reduced pressure detector assembly may be substituted for a reduced pressure principle assembly.
4. A double check valve assembly or double check detector check assembly may be used only for protection against pollution.
5. A reduced pressure principle assembly or reduced pressure detector assembly may be used for protection against pollution or contamination, but a reduced pressure principle assembly must not be used for protection against sewage or reclaimed wastewater.
6. An assembly for the prevention of backflow must not be composed solely of a single check valve.

Nev. Admin. Code § 445A.6719

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by R049-18A, eff. 8/21/2018
NRS 445A.860