New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Ws - Division of Water
Chapter Env-Ws 300 - NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER RULES
Part Env-Ws 364 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Section Env-Ws 364.06 - Cross-Connection Permits

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Ws 364.06

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) The supplier shall not allow cross-connections within the public water system unless deemed necessary due to:

(1) Inadequate fire protection capability of the public system; or

(2) High process water needs.

(b) The owner of any premises where a cross-connection exists shall apply for a cross-connection permit on the forms provided by the supplier.

(c) All permits shall be:

(1) Issued by the supplier for a term not to exceed 5 years; and

(2) Subject to revocation by the supplier.

(d) Each permit shall identify:

(1) The owner's name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number;

(2) The location of the backflow prevention device;

(3) The name of the manufacturer of the backflow prevention device;

(4) The size and model number of the backflow prevention device;

(5) A description of contaminants that could be introduced through the cross-connection;

(6) The frequency of inspections and testing of the backflow prevention device; and

(7) The permit number.

(e) The holder of a cross-connection permit shall apply for the permit to be renewed every 5 years or:

(1) Whenever a change has occurred in the existing degree of hazard classification; or

(2) A change has been made in the type of backflow prevention device installed.

(f) Cross-connection permits shall be non-transferable.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Ws 300) #6521, eff 6-4-97; ss by #8360, INTERIM, eff 6-4-05, EXPIRES: 12 -1-05 ; ss by #8476, eff 11-30-05

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