12.05.440 Cross connection prevention code.
(A) That certain document known as “Cross Connection Prevention Code of the City of Show Low, Arizona,” three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the city, which document was made a public record by Resolution No. 632 of the city, is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, the provisions thereof to become effective on January 1, 1994.
(B) General Penalty and Fees.
(1) Violation of any section of this chapter shall constitute a civil violation punishable as provided in Section 1.25.010(A). A separate offense is committed for each day of noncompliance with any of the requirements of this chapter.
(2) When convicted of a violation of this chapter, any license previously issued to that person by the city may be revoked by the Show Low city council or any proper court, if there may be reasonable relationship between the activities listed and the offense. Revocation of license shall not be considered a recovery of penalty so as to bar any other penalty being enforced.
(3) The department may deny or discontinue, after reasonable notice to the occupants thereof, the water service to anyone using the city water distribution system or to any premises wherein any backflow prevention assembly or method required by these regulations is not installed, tested, maintained and repaired in a manner acceptable to the department, or if required reports and/or records are not properly filed, or if it is found that the backflow prevention assembly or method has been removed or bypassed, or if any unprotected cross connection exists on the premises. Reasonable notice shall be sent in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the disconnection, unless the department determines that a potential for a severe health hazard exists.
If the department determines that a potential for a severe health hazard exists the department may immediately discontinue water service without notice. Notice by telephone will be given as soon as possible and written notice will be sent within five (5) days, following discontinuance of water service.
Water service to such premises shall not be restored until the consumer has corrected or eliminated such conditions or defects in conformance with these regulations and to the satisfaction of the department.
Fire sprinkler systems shall not be subject to disconnection without the explicit approval of the fire marshal, but will be subject to other penalties as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. No. 362, § 1, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 2004-14, § 15, 7-6-04. 1976 Code § 14-8-11)