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Home My Public Portal AboutTown of Gulf Stream Cross Connection Control Program and Implementation Action Plan LetterTOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA November 14, 2018 Mikeal E. Addison, BSIH, CEHP, CPO Environmental Supervisor I1 Water Operations Section, Environmental Public Health Florida Department of Health, Palm Beach County Mikeal.addison@flhealth.gov Re: Town of Gulf Stream Cross Connection Control Program and implementation Action Plan Dear Mr. Addison, On October 12, 2018 the Town of Gulf Stream adopted Ordinance No. 18/5 and Resolution 18- 14, which includes guidelines for backflow testing. Together, this legislation authorized the creation of the Town's Cross Connection Control Program manual. The Ordinance states that the Town is responsible for testing all backflow prevention devices in Gulf Stream with the device owner responsible for the cost of testing. This allows the Town to have more control in ensuring the devices are timely and properly tested. The Town proposes testing all devices in Gulf Stream by September 30, 2019. This will result in all testable backflow prevention devices being tested during Fiscal Year 2018-19. In accordance with the manual, the Town will keep the records of all tests, so this will serve as a baseline for all future testing. The Town will test devices in accordance with the Manual starting on October 1 and running through September 30 each year. Enclosed, please find a copy of Ordinance 18/5 and Resolution 18-14, which incorporates a copy of the Town's Cross Connection Control Program Manual. Upon your approval, the Town will begin obtaining bids for Town -wide testing of backflow prevention devices and commence testing the devices by coordinating the scheduling with the contractor with the lowest bid. If you have any questi , pl se do not hesitate to contact me. A,�, Brian Dietrick Town of Gulf Stream Public Works Director ORDINANCE NO. 18/5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 34, UTILITIES; ARTICLE I1, WATER SERVICE; BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 34-40 BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL POLICY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby amended at Chapter 34, Utilities; Article 11, Water Service; to read as follows: Sec. 34-40 Backflow and Cross Connection Control Policy (a) Cross Connection Control Program. in accordance with F.S. §§ 403.850--403.864, known as the "Florida Safe Drinking Water Act," Florida Administrative Code Section 62-555.360 (2), and Appendix D of the Standard Plumbing Code, the town manager shall establish and maintain a backflow prevention manual, which shall be titled "Cross Connection Control Program." The Cross Connection Control Program shall be adopted and amended as necessary by resolution of the town commission. (b) Backflow Prevention Devices. Backflow prevention devices are hereby required at premises likely to have cross connections as described in the Cross Connection Control Program, which shall identify categories of consumers and the minimum backflow protection required by the Town. 1) Backflow prevention devices shall be installed upon any premises where the nature and extent of the activities on the premises, or the materials used in connection with the activities or materials stored on the premises present an immediate and dangerous hazard to health should a cross connection occur, even though such cross connection does not exist at the time the backflow prevention device is to be installed. Decisions regarding replacement of backflow prevention devices shall be made by the Town in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Cross Connection Control Program. 2) The type of backflow prevention device to be installed shall depend on the degree of hazard which exists or may occur. Backflow prevention devices, such as a double check -valve assembly, atmospheric vacuum breaker, pressure vacuum breaker or reduced pressure backflow preventer shall meet or exceed the standards and specialized installation methods as described in the Cross Connection Control Program. Backflow prevention devices shall be installed on the consumer's side of the water meter at the location designated by the Town. The device shall be located so as to be readily accessible for maintenance and testing, and where no part of the device will be submerged. (c) Cross Connection Control Program Expenses. 1) Installation. Backflow prevention devices shall be installed by a certified backflow prevention device technician or licensed plumber at the consumer's expense. All installations will be completed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Town. 2) Inspections. Backflow prevention devices shall be inspected and tested as outlined in the Cross Connection Control Program by the Town or its duly authorized agents at the consumer's expense. Fees for inspection and testing shall be adopted and amended as necessary by resolution of the town commission. 3) Repair or Replacement. Backflow prevention devices shall be repaired or replaced by a certified backflow prevention device technician or licensed plumber at the consumer's expense. All repairs and replacements will be completed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Town. (d) Enforcement Procedures. 1) The town manager shall inform the consumer of any failure to comply with the conditions of this section. The town manager will allow an additional 15 days for the correction. In the event the consumer fails to comply with the necessary correction within this timeframe, the town manager may terminate the consumer's water service until corrective action is taken or until the necessary backflow prevention device is installed. In the event that the consumer informs the town manager of extenuating circumstances as to why the correction has not been made, a time extension may be granted by the town manager not to exceed an additional 30 days. 2) Delivery of water to any consumer may be terminated by the town manager if any backflow prevention device required by this section has been removed, tampered with or bypassed. Water service shall not be resumed until conditions at the consumer's premises have been corrected to the satisfaction of the town manager. Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable. Section 3. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, or parts thereof which conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream. Section 5. Effective Date. by law. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as provided 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session on the first reading this 14th day of Sept. 20 18 ATTEST: TOWN CLERK 20 18 , and for a second and final reading on this 12th day of Oct. ki VICE MAYOR 4&47:: O MISSIONER f �; RESOLUTION NO. 18-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO BE APPLICABLE TO WATER CONNECTIONS TO PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM. WHEREAS, the creation of a manual titled "Cross Connection Control Program" was authorized by the Town in Ordinance No. 18/5 on October 12, 2018: and WHEREAS, the Cross Connection Control Program is intended to carry out Florida Statutes Sections 403.850-403.864, known as the "Florida Safe Drinking Water Act," Florida Administrative Code Section 62-555.360 (2), and Appendix D of the Standard Plumbing Code; and WHEREAS, Florida Administrative Code Rule 62-555.360 requires all community water systems to establish and implement a routine cross -connection control program to detect cross -connections and prevent backflow of contaminants into the public water system. Such program shall provide that upon detection of a prohibited cross -connection, community water systems shall either eliminate the cross -connection by requiring installation of an appropriate backflow prevention device acceptable to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("Department") or discontinue service until the contaminant source is eliminated; and WHEREAS, the Cross Connection Control Program is to be adopted by resolution of the Town Commission and to be amended from time to time by resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Cross Connection Control Program manual, dated October 12, 2018, is hereby adopted. Said manual is attached hereto in full and is incorporated as part of this resolution. Section 2. The Cross Connection Control Program manual may be revised from time to time by resolution of the Town Commission. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular adjourned session assembled this 12th day of Oct. _ 2018. ATTEST: TOWN CLERK TOWN OF GULF STREAM —COMMISSIONER C MISSIONER