Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Section 445A.65575 - "Atmospheric vacuum breaker" defined
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.65575
Current through September 16, 2024
"Atmospheric vacuum breaker" means a vacuum breaker that contains an air inlet valve, a check seat and one or more air inlet ports, in which:
1. The flow of water causes the air inlet valve to close the air inlet ports; and
2. When the flow of water stops:
(a) The air inlet valve falls and forms a
check valve against backsiphonage; and
(b) The air inlet ports open to allow air to
enter and satisfy the vacuum.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97
NRS 445A.860
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