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t AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, BY ADDING AN ARTICLE II, CONTAINING SECTIONS 29-18 THROUGH 29-26 RELATING TO WATER CROSS -CONNECTIONS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville: 1. That Chapter 29 of the Code of the City of Charlottesville, 1976, be amended by adding an Article II, containing Sections 29-18 through 29-26 as follows: SECTION 29-18. Definitions The following terms, whenever used or referred to in this article, shall have the respective meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly requires a contrary meaning or any such term is expressly defined to the contrary elsewhere in this chapter. Backflow - The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water • from any source or sources other than its intended source. Chief - The Chief of the Inspections Division of the Department of Public Works of the City of Charlottesville. Cross -Connection - Any physical connection between a potable water supply and any waste pipe, soil pipe, sewer drain, or any unapproved source or system. Cross -connection includes any potable water supply outlet which is submerged or can be submerged in waste water and any other source of contamination. Health Hazard - Any condition, devices, or practices in the water supply system and its operation which create, or, in the judgment of the Chief or Superintendent, may create, a danger to the health and well being of the water consumer. Plumbing Fixture - Installed receptacles, devices, or appliances supplied with water or that receive or discharge liquids or liquid borne wastes. Plumbing System - The water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures, and traps; soil, waste, and vent pipes; building drains and building sewers including their respective connections, • devices, and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises; and water -treating or water -using equipment.