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Nevada City approves first reading of backflow-prevention code update to meet state rules
Summary
The council conducted a public hearing and approved first reading of an ordinance replacing chapter 13.12 on backflow prevention to align Nevada City code with state regulations; staff said the change focuses inspections on commercial cross‑connections and requires annual testing and a cross‑connection control specialist.
The Nevada City Council on Nov. 12 approved the first reading of an ordinance to replace chapter 13.12 of the municipal code on backflow prevention, a technical update staff said is required to comply with recent state standards.
Staff member Brian (speaker 16) told the council the revision is intended "to bring our code in compliance with state regulations" and to reduce the risk that cross‑connections — for example from fire‑sprinkler lines or swimming pools — could contaminate the city's…
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