Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Section 445A.6712 - Distribution system: Dead ends
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.6712
Current through September 16, 2024
1. A distribution system must be designed, to the extent possible, in such a manner as to eliminate dead ends and form a grid system or system of arterial loops. Except as otherwise justified by an engineer and approved by the Division or the appropriate district board of health, tree systems are prohibited.
2. Where a dead end cannot be eliminated, it must:
(a) If the flow and pressure is
sufficient, terminate with:
(1) A gate valve
of the same size as the water main; and
(2) A fire hydrant; or
(b) Terminate with a flushing device approved
by the Division or the appropriate district board of health. The flushing
device must be of a sufficient size to provide a velocity of at least 2.5 feet
per second in the water main being flushed. No flushing device may be connected
directly to any sewer line.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by Environmental Comm'n by R194-08, 10-27-2009
NRS 445A.860
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