| 2009 WSSC Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code |
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| Overview |
| Inspections & Monitoring |
| Approved Testers |
| Down load Backflow Test Report |
| Special Note to Homeowners |
Partial WSSC Certified Cross Connection Technicians  |
| Inspection Services Unit Contact Information |
| Submit Test Reports Online |
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| Overview |
Under the provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (1974, 1986, 1996) the Federal Government has established, through the Environmental Protection Agency national standards for safe drinking water. As the water purveyor, WSSC is responsible for delivering to the customer water without the quality being compromised by its delivery through the distribution system. Thus, in the exercise of this responsibility, the Commission must take reasonable precautions to protect the community distribution system from hazards originating on the premises of its customers that may degrade the system.
The WSSC Cross Connection Control Program is authorized to monitor, inspect, investigate and survey all known and potential cross connection to the public water supply system on both public and private property. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all backflow preventers by having assemblies tested annually and devices rebuilt or replaced every 5 years. All test reports shall be submitted to the Cross Connection Control office by the assembly’s annual test date.
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| Inspections & Monitoring |
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It is the intent of the WSSC Cross Connection Control (CCC) office to inspect and monitors all testable assemblies and non-testable devices both commercial and residential. The CCC office will issue annual reminder letters for testing and notices of violation and/or citations to noncompliant property owners.
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| Approved Testers |
All certified cross connection technicians must be register with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) licensing department as a master plumber in good standing; or either a journeyman plumber in good standing working for a master plumber.
State of Maryland Approved Cross Connection Class Providers
The WSSC accepts certification from the following State of Maryland Approved Cross Connection Class Providers:
- Washington Suburban Master Plumbers Assoctation, Inc. - Daryl White 301-466-7747
- MPHCC - Maryland Plumbing/Heating/Cooling Contractors, Inc.; MD, VA, DE, and DC - 1-800/723-4900, or 410/461-5977
- Herbert Fishpaw - Pipe Trades Technologies; Local 486 and Local 5; 301/322-8810, or 410/823-0243
- John Phillips - MD, VA, and DE - 443/956-4720
- Charlie Kruger - MD, Eastern Shore - 410/548-2880
- Fred DeJohn - Roto Rooter - 410/825-5381
- James M. Yacovissi; Chesapeake Cross-Connection & Yacovissi Mechanical - 301/651-4321
- Plumber & Pipe Fitters local 782 Seaford, DE - Eric Wess 302-629-3521
- Plumber & Steamfitter local 489 Cumberland, MD 301-722-8518
Jack Wilson 301-697-6337 Gerard Conis 301-697-8388.
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| Special Note To Homeowners: |
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On May 1st 0f 2007 WSSC adopted the International Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes. Subsequently residential permits issued after that date require a testable backflow assembly for the fire sprinkler system. The assembly was tested at installation and a WSSC test tag with the date it was tested was attached. By code this backflow assembly must be tested annually. Also, permits issued for sub-meters with backflow preventers for lawn irrigation systems require an annually test. It is recommended that this assembly is tested in the spring before operating the irrigation system. All testable backflow preventers must be tested annually to insure the safety of the potable drinking water in your home. For further information or assistance please contact the Cross Connection Control office at 301-206-8601.
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| Partial WSSC Certified Cross Connection Technicians |
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| Inspection Services Unit Contact Information |
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| Submit Test Reports Online |
