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95-935Council File # � Ordinance # �S-93s , creen sheet # � �� � � ORDtNANCE CI7Y OF SAINT PAUL, MtNNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date An ordinance amending chapters 89, 92 and 94 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul Water Utility as recommended by the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul. The Council of the City of Saint Paul Does Ordain: Section 1 That the following section 89.17 of the Saint Paul Legislative Cod'e is hereby 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 amended as follows: Sec. 89.17. Fxceptions. (a) Standpipes hereinafterinstalled in an unsprinklered building and to be used exclusively for fue protecfion purposes shall be considered as a fire supply and installed in accordance with this chapter, except that a ma�cimum of three (3) such standpipes may, with written permission, be supplied with water through the domesfic service; provided, that the size of such standpipes shall be no larger than the size of the domesflc water meter; and provided further; that the building has no other fire protection service to which they can be connected. Wet standpipe systems shall be separated from the domestic water system by use of an approved type backflow preventer. No antifreeze shall be introduced into �e e���$ standpipe systemS �ri1�s� (b) Automatic sprinklers to be installed in a building not servefl by a separate automafic fire service and to be used exclusively for £ue protec6on purposes may be installed ' , � in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, except that the design demand of the automadc sprinkler shall not exceed the capacity of the domestic service and meter. If a proposed automatic sprinkler system design demand exceeds one hundred fifty (150) gallons per minute, a separate fire service is required. Automatic sprinkler interior piping shall be separated from the domestic water system by use of an approved type backflow preventer. No antifreeze shall be introduced into 3a 9s �3s ,7. �,� fi�e ._. ' : �; automatic owners system. Section 2 are used in a That the following secflon be added to the Saint Paul I,egislative Code: Section 3 That the following secfion 94.18 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code is hereby amended as follows: ��'a� �7.5:::;:�ii?�5�'�i1z�G�e�ii�ii0.; ��t�'4i;�u 9s-�,�.s 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 lI 12 13 l4 1$ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 �i�ai�euen _` . .. Reguested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date - , �e � v Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: �� _ 2 - ��- �,�....!va__.__._--- i , �1 Approved by Maydr: Date �� � sy: �J.�:f,�,,,,��/� i(' j'�,�,?';��f�-� . .„ ,,.. - ;` See. 94.18. Backtlow Preventers. Installation, maintenance and testing of bacl�low preveniers shall be according to the State of Minnesota Plumbing Code. Annualtesting of reduced pressure zone backtlow preventers is requirefl. Upon receipt of notice for annual testing from the water utility, property owners shall have d�irty (30) days in which to have backflow preventer testing accomplished by a licensed plumber with backtlow testing certification or by pennanent non-contract staff who possess bacl�low testing certification and are registered with the water urility. Test results shall be furnished to the utility. The utility's annual fee for admnustering the bacl�low preventer testing program shall be �ev�iee �w`�t��13f�� :.<�� �EE;:z ; . :�v ; � �.� Failure to comply with provisions of this section shall be cause to terminate water service after proper notice. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. Water Utility BYc !'"�,1.[�✓�r � �52;�=.!%'C.�al eneral a�i nager Form By: By: by City Attorney by Mayor £or Submission to 9 s �3s DEPAFTMENT/OFFICE/CAUNCIL DATE INITIATED � � � `� " � " Water ut�i�c 03-12-95 GREEN SHEET INRIAL/DATE INRIAtIDATE COMACTPEflSON&PHONE DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR y ,3-y� �CIttCOUNGL Bernie Bullert — 298-4100 ���N CIiVATfORNEY OCffYCLERK MUST BE ON COUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) NUNBER FON ❑ BUOGET OIRECTOR � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIq. POUTING E�llgllSt. 2 1995 OHOEH MAYOR(OFA$$ISTANT) � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: . An ordinance amending sections 89, 92 and 94 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code pertaining to the rules and regulations of the Saint Paul Watar Utility. RECAMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Re�ec[ (P) pEFSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE POLLOWING DUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SEFVICE COMMISSION �� Has this personflirm ever worked under a contract for this department? _ CIB COMMITTEE YES NO 2. Has this personttirm ever been a ciry employee? _ STAFF — VES NO _ DISiRIC7 COURT _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who. What. When, Where, Why). See attached staff report. C(�i$fS'�4� $�� � JUL 2 � 1995 -�v,_-. �. �.....��.�-v-.. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED. l. Lower fees for business on RPZ testing. 2. Allows greater flexibility to sprinkler buildings for fire protection. DISADVANTAGE$ IF APPROVED: 1. Lower revenue for Utility. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED �������� ��������i s :. �UL �9 1995 ���`�� �` �� JUL 1� 1995 �����s� ������ CgTY ��`�����Y TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ A7 �A COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIHCLE ONE) VES NO FUNDIfdG SOURCE N�A ACTIVITV NUMBER N�A FMANCIAL MFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) 9s�9�s Saint Paul Water Uti' SUBJECT BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 4368 STAFF REPOi� Pertaining to the amendment of Sections 89, 92 and 94 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Section 89.17. Exceptions. The advent of reduced pressure zone backflow preventers (RPZ's) and the Utility's RPZ testing program would allow for the introduction of antifreeze in auto fire systems without detrimentally affecting the potable water supply. In some situations, plumbing for an auto fire system can be more economically accomplished installing piping in unheated portions of a building than heated areas. Section 92.15. Cross Connection Control. Under the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the federal government has established, through the EPA, national standards of safe drinking water. The water purveyor (supplier) is held responsible for compliance to the provisions of the Safe Drinldng Rlater Act, to include a warranty that water quality provided by his operation is in conformance with the EPA standards at the source, and is delivered to the customer without the quality being comprised as a result of its delivery through the distribution system. SEE ATTACHED PAGE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of resolution and companion ordinance. q�q3s STAFF REPORT Page 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION (continued) Section 94.18. Backflow Preventers. The $20 fee is collected by the Utility for the administration of the RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer) testing program. An annual test is required by the Department of Health per Section 4'715.2161 of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. There has been discussion regarding a decrease in the collection fee for properties that have multiple RPZ's at the same premises and are tested at the same time of the year. Minneapolis and Bloomington have RPZ testing programs. Their annual fee per device is: Minneapolis $20.00 Bloomington $25.00 c�n oF sT. P,►u� OFFICE OF THE SOARD OF WATER CAMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM �'5-93� No 4368 PRESEMED BV Haselmann July 10 1995 COMMI551 ONER DAT WIIEREAS, The Board currently collects a$20 fee for the administration of the Reduced Pressure Zone Bacl�low Preventer Program; and WHEREAS, The Board desires to lower these fees for businesses with multiple devices; and WHEREAS, Antifreeze is prohibited in automauc fire sprinkler systems; and WHEREAS, In some situations, auto fire systems can be more economically installed in unheated portions of buildings using antifreeze; and WHEREAS, The Saint Paul Water Utility is responsible to warrant that the quality of the potable water supply is not compromised as a result of its delivery through the plumbing system to the outlet of the user; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the attached proposed city ordinance amending Sections 89, 92 and 94 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby approved; and, be it F`URTHER RESOLVED, That the Honorable Council of the City of Saint Paul is requested to approve and adopt said ordinance incorporating these amendments into the L.egislative Code. Water Commissioners Yeas Harris President Guerin Haselmann Naqs Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners July 10, 19 95 In favor 3_ Opposed � �J�`F-l�+�--� �<� ��— SECY.