§ 74-42. Irrigation system installation.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in section 74-42(2), backflow into any water source shall be prevented as provided in Rule 62-555, Florida Administrative Code, as amended, which is adopted and incorporated into this article by reference.

(b)

Any irrigation system which is used for the application of chemicals shall be equipped with an antisiphon device constructed in accordance with the most current version of F. S. §§ 487.021 and 487.064, and Rule 5E-2.028, Florida Administrative Code, as amended.

(c)

All irrigation system underground piping shall have minimum soil cover of six inches.

(d)

Irrigation system piping and fittings shall be approved by National Sanitation Foundation for potable water use when upstream of the backflow device.

(e)

All low voltage wiring used for system controls shall be installed in accordance with the most recent edition of the National Electric Code.

(f)

Irrigation system components shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Reuse irrigation and application facilities located on private properties, including residential properties, shall be color coded using Pantone Purple 522C and in accordance with Rule 62-610.469 Florida Administrative Code, as amended. Routine repairs covering less than twelve inches on residential systems may use any color pipe.

(g)

Except for the backflow prevention requirements in section 74-42(a) and (b), irrigation systems installed for agricultural use are exempt from the provisions of this article.

(h)

A rain sensor device, which will override the irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred, shall be installed on automatic sprinkler systems in compliance with F. S. § 373.62, as amended.

(i)

Any backflow prevention device that is testable, shall be tested by a certified backflow technician upon installation, whenever the device is repaired and annually, when connected to municipal or investor-owned drinking water systems. Backflow prevention devices are required on irrigation systems connected to private wells when also used as a private drinking water source.

(Ord. No. 2002-23, § I, 12-12-02)