N.M. Admin. Code § 17.12.750.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 17.12.750.14 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A. Minimum Requirements for Materials, Equipment, and Installation: Materials, equipment, and installation shall be suitable for the pressures experienced and shall meet minimum requirements prescribed by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division and any other governmental body with jurisdiction over the facility.

B. Standardizing: To preclude costly duplication of stocked piping material the utility may properly require that a specific material shall be used throughout at the discretion of the utility. Special consideration shall be given to standardization of valve and hydrant opening direction and to units of registration on water meters.

C. Systems Used for Fire Protection: When fire protection is provided by the utility as a part of the water service, the utility shall not misrepresent its fire protection capabilities.

D. Service Connections:

(1) The size, design, material, and installation of the service pipe shall conform to the reasonable requirements of the utility, provided that the minimum size of the pipe shall not be less than 3/4-inch. The minimum size of meters shall be 5/8-inch.

(2) Whenever feasible all service pipes shall be installed below the frost line to prevent freezing and at a depth adequate to protect the pipes from surface activity, gardening, etc.

(3) Service connections should not be connected to hydrant branch lines and should not cross intervening properties even with the protection of easements.

E. General Construction: The design and construction of the utility's water plant shall conform to standard acceptable engineering practices. It shall be designed and operated to provide adequate and safe service to customers and shall conform to the requirements of the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division with reference to sanitation and potability of water.

F. Disinfection of Facilities: All new mains, pumps, tanks, wells, other facilities for handling potable water and, insofar as practicable, repaired mains and other facilities shall be thoroughly disinfected before being connected to the system. The method of disinfection shall be as approved by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.12.750.14

Recompiled 12/30/01