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1110 • <br /> Terri Jorgenson <br /> From: Terri Jorgenson <br /> Sent: Wednesday,August 25, 2021 2:42 PM <br /> To: JODIJ@WOLFEFP.COM <br /> Cc: Tim Markham <br /> Subject: K2108-001 2115 39TH ST <br /> Hello Jodi, <br /> I am doing the Public Works review for the fire sprinkler permit submitted for 2115 39th St. (Encore Doors) and our <br /> records show the existing backflow device on the fire service is a single check valve in a vault. Anytime a building with <br /> an existing single check backflow device applies for a modification to their sprinkler system the backflow device must be <br /> brought up to the minimum double check detector check valve assembly. I have copied the section from our Design and <br /> Construction Standards and Specifications below. Please apply for a Utility Permit and provide a plan showing the DCDA <br /> location and cut sheets for approval. Once we approve the Utility permit for the DCDA we can approve the <br /> corresponding Fire Sprinkler permit. If you have any questions on the backflow device requirements please contact Tim <br /> Markham who is also copied on this email. His direct phone number is 425-257-8833 as well. <br /> 5-3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION <br /> All water system connections to serve building or properties with domestic potable water,fire sprinkler <br /> systems,or irrigation systems shall comply with the minimum backflow prevention requirements as <br /> established by the Washington State Department of Health(DOH)in WAC 246-290490 and WAC 246- <br /> 290-010 and the City of Everett Cross Connection Control Ordinance in Municipal Code 14.20. <br /> To prevent contaminated water from the new main from entering the existing distribution system,a <br /> Washington State approved double check valve assembly shall be used on the line supplying the water <br /> and shall meet the requirements in Section 5-17 of these standards, The double check valve assembly <br /> shall be located as approved by the Public Works Director or his designee, A double eheck wise <br /> assembly is sufficient backflow protection only for filling and flushing of the new main. During the <br /> hydrostatic pressure test,the temporary connection between the new main and the existing distribution <br /> system shall be removed. <br /> For fire and irrigation,the minimum level of backflow prevention required is a state approved double <br /> check valve assembly, Fire services shall have a double check detector check valve assembly. Air gaps <br /> and reduced pressure backflow assemblies must be Washington State approved and are required wherever <br /> a potential health hazard exists, <br /> The Public Works Department has the authority to perform regular inspections on all backflow prevention <br /> assemblies connected to the C"ity's water system and shall be provided access to the premises to inspect. <br /> The Public Works Director or his designee shall receive a passing certificate from a Washington State <br /> certified tester for all backflow prevention assemblies before releasing the certificate of occupancy on any <br /> building. A list of approved testers may be obtained from the Public Works Department. <br /> Plan approval does not constitute approval of a backflow prevention system. A separate backflow <br /> prevention system approval must be obtained from the Public Works Director or his designee prior to <br /> initiation of water service. <br /> Terri Jorgenson <br /> Im <br /> 1.1 Development Technician I Permit Services <br /> 425.257.8810 13200 Cedar Street, 2nd Floor, Everett,WA 98201 <br /> EVERETT Phone Hours: M/W/Th: 8 a.m.—12 p.m & 1 p.m.—3 p.m. <br /> everettwa.gov/permits I Facebook I Twitter <br /> 1 <br />