Lawn Sprinkler Installation - Domestic Water

[jar546]

State or Country

Georgia

Owner - Contractor - Design Professional

Owner

[test thread]
We are having a lawn sprinkler company install a new system for our lawn. They will be tying into the domestic water supply because our development does not have reclaimed water. Is a permit required?

 

[TheCommish]

In MA yes, installed by a licensed plumber wit back flow preventer because it is connected to potable water system

 

[Msradell]

You probably need to check somebody local because requirements about tapping into water systems are quite local and very from place to place.

 

[jar546]

You probably need to check somebody local because requirements about tapping into water systems are quite local and very from place to place.

Isn't the Clean Water Act (CWA) enough?

 

[e hilton]

Isn't the Clean Water Act (CWA) enough?

Yes but. There are a thousand regs in place to protect the environment and people. But someone needs to verify the installer is following the rules. That’s where the permit comes into play.

 

[steveray]

Yes....backflow at the tie in.....

 

[Yikes]

Varies by region. I do not know of a uniform code that compels a permit. However, here in California there are many jurisdictions that require the purple-colored irrigation pipe in anticipation of reclaimed water becoming available at a further date from a municipal utility. If it’s a required spec, then there’s probably a permit associated with it, even if it is just a condition on a planning department approval.