52 Pa. Code § 69.1502

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 69.1502 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in §§ 69.1501-69.1504 (relating to public fire protection service and system hydraulic monitoring-statement of policy), have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Class A water public utility-A water public utility that is a "Class A water utility" as defined in § 56.2 (relating to definitions).

Computerized hydraulic model-A computer-based mathematical simulation used to predict the performance of a water system.

Discrete system-A stand-alone pipe network with boundaries that encompass all sources of water and endpoints.

Fire hydrant-An above-ground, valved connection to a water distribution system having one or more outlets that is used to supply water for fire suppression.

Flushing hydrant-An above-ground, valved connection to a water distribution system having one or more outlets that is used for flushing a water line of detritus material or stagnant water.

Fire protection connection-The pipes and appurtenances owned or operated by a water public utility extending from a water supply main to a designated location, either adjacent to or within a structure or structures equipped with automatic fire sprinklers or other fire suppression devices or systems or to a fire hydrant, through which supplemental water is used to supply water for fire suppression or extinguishment.

Fire protection service-The provision of the necessary facilities and the completion of certain activities to include the required maintenance by a water public utility related to the supply of water to a customer or the public for the purpose of fire suppression or extinguishment.

Water public utility-The term includes any of the following definitions:

(1) A "public utility" as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).
(2) An "authority" as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 3201 (relating to definitions).
(3) A "municipal corporation" as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102, to the extent its extraterritorial water service and rates are regulated by the Commission.

52 Pa. Code § 69.1502

Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 54, No. 13. March 30, 2024, effective 3/30/2024