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City staff outline Chapter 17 cross‑connection/backflow compliance plan; residential phase likely at point of sale
Summary
Staff presented a plan to formalize cross‑connection control and backflow inspection for commercial properties and phase residential requirements (likely at point of sale). Matthew Webb described using BSI Online for compliance tracking and estimated residential installation costs of $700–$1,300 and annual inspection fees of $75–$150.
City staff presented proposed updates to Chapter 17 to formalize Punta Gorda’s cross‑connection control program and expand compliance tracking beyond commercial properties.
Matthew Webb, the city’s cross‑connection control coordinator, told the board the program currently focuses on commercial and multi‑family properties (three or more units are treated as commercial for cross‑connection purposes) and uses BSI Online as the compliance platform for inspection submissions, contractor certifications and automated notifications. Webb said the priority is public health: the…
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