§ 23-19.3.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is: (1) to prevent the backflow of untreated sewage into residences which can cause damage to property, render the residence temporarily unfit for habitation and increase the risks to public health; and (2) to require new residential construction or substantially altered sewer connections to have check valves […]
§ 23-19.3.1-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Check valve” means a mechanical valve that permits gases and liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing. (b) “Dwelling unit” means a structure or portion of a structure providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions […]
§ 23-19.3.1-3. Mandatory installation of check valves. All new residential construction that will connect to a sanitary sewer system and any residential construction where the existing sewer connection will be substantially altered shall have a check valve installed, that is automatically activated, on the main building sewer line for purposes of protecting residents from the […]
§ 23-19.3.1-4. Enforcement. The local building official is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter pursuant to those enforcement duties in § 23-17.3-108.1 and shall approve the connection to the sanitary sewer system only if a check valve has been installed. Such approval shall be consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated by the […]
§ 23-19.3.1-5. Rules and regulations. The state building code standards committee shall adopt rules and regulations that will incorporate the standards in §§ 23-19.3.1-3 and 23-19.3.1-4 into the state building code as established in chapter 23-27.3 of the Rhode Island general laws. History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 580, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § […]
