§ 4.72.040. Definitions.

(a)

"Certified tester" is a certified backflow prevention assembly tester who meets all requirements specified in section 4.72.080 of this chapter and is approved to test backflow prevention assemblies that are included in San Mateo County's Cross-Connection Control Program.

(b)

"Cross-connection" means an unprotected actual or potential connection between a potable water system used to supply water for drinking purposes and any source or system containing unapproved water or a substance that is not or cannot be approved as safe, wholesome, and potable. By-pass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, swivel or changeover assemblies, or other assemblies through which backflow could occur, shall be considered to be cross-connections.

(c)

For the purposes of this chapter, "double check valve assembly (DC)" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 7583 of Title 17 California Code of Regulations.

(d)

For the purposes of this chapter, "double check detector assembly (DCDA)" shall have the same meaning as defined in the most recent edition of the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual of Cross-Connection Control.

(e)

"Graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines, and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.

(f)

"Inspection tag" means a current-calendar-year backflow tag purchased from Environmental Health, at a fee as set forth in San Mateo County Ordinance Code section 5.64.070.

(g)

For the purposes of this chapter, "lead free" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 116875 of California Health and Safety Code.

(h)

For the purposes of this chapter, "Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backsiphonage Prevention Assembly (PVB)" shall have the same meaning as defined in the most recent edition of the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual of Cross-Connection Control.

(i)

"Reclaimed water" is a wastewater, which as a result of treatment, is suitable for uses other than potable use.

(j)

"Recycled water" means water which, as a result of treatment of waste, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur and is therefore considered a valuable resource.

(k)

For the purposes of this chapter, "reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP)" shall have the same meaning as defined in the most recent edition of the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual of Cross-Connection Control.

(l)

For the purposes of this chapter, "reduced pressure principle detector assembly (RPDA)" shall have the same meaning as defined in the most recent edition of the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual of Cross-Connection Control.

(m)

For the purposes of this chapter, "spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly (SVB)" shall have the same meaning as defined in the most recent edition of the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, Manual of Cross-Connection Control.

(n)

For the purposes of this chapter, "user connection" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 7583 of Title 17 California Code of Regulations.

(o)

For the purposes of this chapter, "water supplier" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 7583 of Title 17 California Code of Regulations.

(p)

For the purposes of this chapter, "water user" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 7583 of Title 17 California Code of Regulations.

(Ord. No. 04643, § 1, 1-8-2013)