Section 21-5400. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

5400.1The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures for the protection of the public health and safety and the potable water supply of the District of Columbia from contaminants and pollutants through cross-connections. The provisions of this chapter are designed to eliminate or control actual or potential cross-connections, and to maintain a continuing program of cross connection control.

 

5400.2These regulations are promulgated to provide authority separate from and independent of other regulations, the Building Code and supplement authority exercised by the Department of Health and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to regulate other activities that affect Cross-connections.

 

5400.3The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all improved real property, appurtenances and fixtures thereto and all construction sites within the District of Columbia. Properties that have a private well or source of other private water source are not exempted from the requirements of this chapter.

 

5400.4The General Manager shall have authority to develop, implement and enforce procedures and standards, which carry out the intent of this chapter.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 1743 (February 23, 2001).