§ 30-246. Fire suppression systems.

All new installations of fire suppression system which utilize the City of Galveston potable water supply shall have installed an approved backflow prevention devices according to the degree of hazard.

An approved double check detector backflow prevention assembly (DCDA) or reduced pressure detector assemblies (RPDA) shall be the minimum protection for fire sprinkler systems using piping material that is not approved for potable water use and/or that does not provide for periodic flow-through during each twenty-four (24) hour period, unless a variance has been issued in writing from the city. An RPDA must be installed if any solution other than the potable water can be introduced into the sprinkler system.

(a)

It is the responsibility of all property owners and persons in charge of any premises to abide by the conditions of this ordinance. In the event of any changes to the plumbing system, it is the responsibility of the property owners to notify the regulatory authority. All costs associated with this article and the purchase, installation, testing and repair of DCDA or RPDA devices is the responsibility of the property owner and persons in charge of any premises.

(b)

Upon the approved installation of the DCDA or RPDA device, a cross-connection test report completed by a licensed fire-line tester must be sent to the attention of the director of municipal utilities or designee and include the information required by this ordinance within thirty (30) days.

(Ord. No. 01-021, § 2, 3-22-01)