Guide for Installation of Backflow Preventers for Irrigation Systems & Installation of Irrigation (Second) Water Meters

 

New Irrigation Systems

Building Permits

A City of Hudson Building Permit is required for the initial installation of the backflow preventer.  Along with general information of the homeowner, (owner's name, address, etc.) the permit application shall include the following information:

1) Name of individual installing backflow preventer.  Anyone performing the installation, other

    than the homeowner, must be a Wisconsin Licensed Plumber.

2) Cost of backflow preventer installation.

3) Type of device installed including the model number or ASSE number (Example: ASSE 1020 typically

    found on top of device).

 

New & Existing Irrigation Systems

Registration & Testing

Wisconsin Uniform Plumbing Code Section requires all pressure & reduced pressure type backflow preventers be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.  More importantly, the Wisconsin Uniform Plumbing Code requires that all backflow preventers be tested by a licensed tester and the results reported to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and Hudson Water Utility at the following intervals:

 

1.) At the time of installation. 2.) Anytime repairs or alterations are made to the system. 3.) At least annually.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THE WISCONSIN DNR ADMINISTRATIVE CODE & HUDSON MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE AUTHORIZES THE WATER UTILITY TO SHUT OFF A WATER SERVICE FOR FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN, REGISTER, OR PERFORM THE REQUIRED TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTERS ASSOCIATED WITH IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. NON-COMPLIANCE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD AND THE COMMUNITY.

 

Second Meter Installations for Existing Irrigation Systems

Prior to the installation of a second water meter, the homeowner must provide the Hudson Water Utility with a completed Water Meter Set Application.  The backflow preventer's Wisconsin Department of Commerce Registration Number and the testing history of the device will be necessary as part of the application. If a registration number can not be provided and/or the testing history is not available, it will be the homeowner's responsibility to register and/or test the device before the second water meter can be installed.  Results of testing from a licensed tester and a completed registration form are necessary prior to a second meter being installed.

 

Second Meter Installation for Outside Hose Bibs (Faucet)

A second meter can be installed to supply hose bibs used for irrigation purposes. However, only water lines serving exterior hose bibs can be installed downstream of the secondary meter. All domestic water lines must be metered through the primary water meter. All hose bibs must be protected with existing vacuum breakers or have new vacuum breakers installed prior to the installation of a second water meter.

 

City of Hudson Contact Information

 

City of Hudson Water Utility: 386-4760       Troy Timm:     381-3884

City of Hudson Community Development – Building Inspections:  Office: 386-4775

 

State of Wisconsin Registration Forms & Assistance

 

Wisconsin Department of Commerce:            www. commerce.state.wi.us

Wisconsin Department of Commerce – La Crosse Office:    608-789-5535

Wisconsin Department of Commerce – Hayward Office:     715-634-4870

 

 

Backflow Prevention Device Testers

 

Mike Kilmer                                                                                        David Triemert

Apple Irrigation                                                                                  Richmond Plumbing  

2920 Millard Ave.                                                                               1069 130th Avenue

Hastings, MN 55033                                                                           New Richmond, WI 54017

651.437.0073                                                                                     715.246.5422

mkilmer@appleirrigation.com                                                               715.684.9379

www.appleirrigation.com

 

Rich Asher

Asher Backflow

Menomonie, WI

715.235.2170

 

Steve Trubshaw

M & T Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing

1025 Starr Ave.

Eau Claire, WI 54703

715.834.8884

 

Ernest Spinks

OFC Properties, Inc.

993 167th Street

Hammond, WI 54015

715-796-5299

(c) 651.983.4177

 

Bob Gunther

Precision Backflow Prevention, LLC

715.247.2550

(c) 715.760.0884

 

Countryside Plumbing & Heating

321 Wisconsin Drive

New Richmond, WI 54017

715-246-2660


CITY OF HUDSON 

505 3RD STREET

HUDSON WI  54016-1694

(715)386-4775

CITY OF HUDSON  

BUILDING PERMIT

APPLICATION

 

Owner's Name

 

 

Telephone (Daytime)

Fax (Daytime)

Mailing Address

 

 

Applicant's Name

 

 

Telephone (Daytime)

Fax (Daytime)

Mailing Address

 

 

Building/Site Address

 

 

Project Description

 

________________________________________________________________________

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Approximate Cost

  Start Date

Contractor(s)                                                                                                                                    & Contractor License Number(s)

 

General____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Electrical___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Heating/Venting/Air Conditioning_______________________________________________________________________________

Plumbing___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

The owner/applicant agrees to comply with Chapter 106 and all other applicable Municipal Code requirements; understands that the issuance of the permit creates no legal liability on the City and certifies that all of the submitted information is accurate.

 

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_____________________________DATE___________________

 

9/20/04

 

 

 

 

City of Hudson

Water Meter Set Application

 

 

Application Date:_______________________

 

Application for:          Meter Set ____          Water Service: ____          Date Needed: ___________________________________

 

 

Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Address:                _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

                                _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Owner's Name:     _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Service Address:  _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

                                _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

____       Domestic Service

 

____       Irrigation System Service

 

                ____       New (Building Permit Required)

               

                ____       Existing

 

                                Backflow Device Registration Number:  ____________________  Type of Device: ____________________

 

                                Test Results:         Yes ____               No ____         If yes, date: __________________       Provide Copy.

 

                ____       Outside Hose Bibs Only (Verify Installed w/Vacuum Breakers)

 

 

Size of Service:    ____ 3/4                ____ 1"                  ____ 1 1/2 "          ____ 2"                  ____ 4"                  ____ 6"

 

Size of Meter:       ____ 5/8"              ____ 3/4"              ____ 1"                  ____ 1 1/2"           ____ 2"                  ____ 4"

               

Notice:  No installation of any meter or water service and location of same shall be allowed without prior approval of the Public Water Utility Director or duly authorizes representative of the Hudson Public Utilities Commission.

 

The attached sheet shows a typical meter installation.  These guidelines for meter installations shall be adhered to along with Hudson Public Water Utilities Commission Technical Specifications for water main and service construction.  All persons now receiving a water supply from the Hudson Public Water Utility, or who may hereafter make application, shall be considered as having agreed to be bound by the rules and regulations as filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

 

 

Signature of Applicant:      ______________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                Date

 

Approved By:                      ______________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                Date

 

Comments:                           ______________________________________________________________________________

 

                                                ______________________________________________________________________________