Trades Advisory Council
Commercial Split Services Policy
Commercial Split Services
It is OK to split on new and existing services with backflow device behind meter and before split.
New projects should include this specification on the plans in the design phase to be reviewed by Plans Review Committee.
Battery connection of Compound meters must be Sensus. No splitters on Schlumberger
Cannot split if pressure loss, consumption or volume will be an issue.
Placement of Backflow and Meter
Statement of Policy: "Cross Connections assemblies required for water service will remain the responsibility of the property owner. Testing and enforcement will be the responsibility of MWS."
All backflow assemblies must be installed immediately behind the meter or property line valve unless an alternate location has been approved by the MWS Plans Review Committee and include the necessity for customer waiver "holding the utility harmless" for damage or restoration to property.
MWS responsibility will be for repairs from main to meter only. When approved, pipe/service line from meter to backflow device must be copper or Class-52 DIP.
Existing meters or backflows requiring repairs will not be required to be relocated in accordance with above policy. If a meter or backflow is out of compliance or is being replaced, relocation will be required.
Approved Plans
Changes to approved plans must be resubmitted in accordance with the guidelines for plan submittal.