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Tampa City Code § 26-67

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Sec. 26-67. - Definitions. For the purpose of this article, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall have the following meanings: Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle. The air gap separation shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, and in no case shall the gap be less than one (1) inch. Approved backflow prevention device means a device that has been approved by the department and has been shown to meet the design and performance standards of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (A.S.S.E.) and/or American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.). Available means that a functioning reclaimed water distribution main is located adjacent to the boundary of the property to be serviced. Auxiliary water system means any water supply on or available to the premises other than the department's approved public potable water supply. The auxiliary supply may include water from another public water supply or any natural source such as a well, spring, river, stream, etc. Backflow means the flow of any foreign liquids, gases or substances into the distributing pipelines of a potable supply of water. Backflow may occur under two (2) conditions: pressure greater than atmosphere and pressure that is subatmospheric. Certified backflow prevention device technician means a person who has proven competency to the satisfaction of the department. Each person who is certified to make competent tests or to repair, overhaul and make reports on backflow prevention devices shall be conversant with applicable laws, rules and regulations, have had at least two (2) years of experience under a licensed plumber or have other qualifications which in the opinion of the department are equivalent and shall have attended and successfully completed the University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (TREEO) Certification Program for Backflow Prevention Device Testers or other programs acceptable to the department. Connection fee means a one-time fee to be paid by the owner, tenant or occupant of each premises for each service connection to the waterworks system of the city, payable prior to the connection, whether such connection is metered or unmetered. Such fees apply for connections to either existing or proposed mains. Cross-connection means any physical arrangement whereby a public potable water supply is connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, including but not limited to, wells, reclaimed water supply system, sewer drain, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or other device which contains or may contain contaminated water, sewage or other waste, or liquid of unknown or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public potable water supply or reclaimed water supply as the result of backflow. Degree of hazard means the potential harm that may result from cross-connections within a water-using facility and is based upon the type and toxicity of a potential contaminant. Department means the water department of the city. Director means the director of the water department who shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of such Department. Distribution facilities means distribution pipelines, including meters and related appurtenances. Fire protection system means any service, public or private, used exclusively for the purpose of having water ready for the extinguishment of fire, usually sprinkler systems, hose rack systems or hydrant systems, metered and unmetered, connected to or independent of the waterworks system. Irrigation system means a permanent underground watering system equipped with surface, subsurface or overhead emitters. Low-volume irrigation is the use of equipment and devices specifically designed to allow the volume of water delivered to be limited to a level consistent with the water requirement of the plant being irrigated and designed to allow that water to be placed with a high degree of efficiency within the root zone of the plant; it provides for the irrigation of plants with one (1) hose, fitted with a self-canceling or automatic shutoff nozzle, attended by one (1) person. Point of delivery means the discharge end of the department's metering facility. Reclaimed water means water that has been produced through treatment at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. Reclaimed water delivery point means the discharge end of the city's reclaimed water meter. Reclaimed water distribution pipeline means the pipeline used to supply reclaimed water to service pipelines. Reclaimed water service area means that area or areas that have been provided with reclaimed water distribution pipelines, and includes distribution facilities; pipelines; meters and related appurtenances. Reclaimed water service pipeline means the pipeline for reclaimed water from the reclaimed distribution pipeline to the meter. Reuse means the deliberate application of reclaimed water. Setback distance means the measured distances between the wetted site area subject to land application of reclaimed water and surface waters, potable water wells, and outdoor eating establishments, as required by state law. Waterworks system means any plant, reservoir, meter, pipeline system, well, facility or property used or useful or having the present capacity for future use in connection with the obtaining, treatment and distribution of potable water and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include all necessary appurtenances and equipment, including all property, rights, easements and franchises necessary or convenient for the operation thereof, owned and operated by the city through its water department. (Ord. No. 89-253, § 2(58-62), 9-28-89; Ord. No. 90-148, § 9, 5-24-90; Ord. No. 2004-119, § 4, 5-6-04)

Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIIWA_S26-67DEFetched: 10/28/2026