Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Section 445A.67035 - Pumping facilities: Gauges and meters

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.67035

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, each pump must:

(a) Have a permanent standard pressure gauge on its discharge line located upstream from any check valve.

(b) Except for a vertical turbine pump, have a:
(1) Permanent standard pressure gauge on its suction line if the pump is in suction head; or

(2) Permanent compound pressure gauge on its suction line if the pump is in suction lift.

2. Each pumping station must have a device for measuring the rate of flow of discharge and the total flow.

3. A meter or flow sensor must have straight pipes installed both upstream and downstream. The length of the pipes must:

(a) Comply with the specifications of the manufacturer of the meter or flow sensor; or

(b) In the absence of those specifications, be at least five times the diameter of the pipes.

4. In lieu of a permanent standard or compound pressure gauge required by subsection 1, a pump may have a connection for a temporary pressure gauge and a pressure transducer with a local or remote indicator. A temporary pressure gauge installed pursuant to this subsection must be maintained on-site.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by R104-22A, eff. 12/9/2022

NRS 445A.860

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