Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-46-7 - Pump Installation7.1. At all times during the pump installation, the certified pump installer or well driller or both shall provide protection to prevent tampering with the well or entrance of foreign materials. The approved well cap shall be re-installed immediately upon completion of the pump installation and prior to departure of the certified pump installer or well driller.7.2. The pumping capacity of the pump installed in a well shall be consistent with the intended use of the ground water and with the yield characteristics of the well.7.3. Submersible pumps shall have a minimum of two (2) check valves installed. Install a properly sized (based on discharge pipe diameter) check valve for the pump, plus one (1) on the outer casing on top of the well unless it interferes with the function of the system.7.4. Jet pumps shall have a check valve installed on the discharge side of the pressure tank and all clamps used shall be stainless steel.7.5. Piping for turbine pump installation:7.5.a. steel column pipe for line shaft turbine pump wells shall be standard weight flanged or threaded steel pipe, or7.5.b. a plastic column pipe may be used for turbine pump installation provided the pipe is designed and manufactured for that purpose.7.6. Torque arresters and cable guards shall be used as required by the manufacturer's specification.7.7. Electrical wiring and equipment used in connection with the installation of a water pump shall meet and be installed in accordance with any national, state, or local codes and ordinances. 7.7.a. All splices in electrical wiring shall be watertight.7.7.b. Electrical wiring from the wellhead to the house shall be in a conduit or be an approved underground cable.7.8. Pump controls for water wells shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and shall include a pressure relief valve. All conduits, valves, piping, other plumbing fixtures and fittings should be NSF approved and suitable for potable water used to convey water from a water well to any building or other outlet.7.9. Water service pipe from the well to the point of entrance to a building shall comply with all applicable standards and carry the seal of the NSF-Potable Water (PW). 7.9.a. The materials from which water supply system pipe fittings are made shall be compatible with the type of piping materials used in the water supply system.7.9.b. All materials used for water piping shall be suitable for use with the maximum temperature, pressure, and velocity that may be encountered in the installation, including temporary increases and surges.7.9.c. Water service piping shall be installed below the anticipated frost line, with a minimum depth of two (2) feet.7.10. All components of a pumping system shall be in compliance with NSF standard 61.7.11. Pressure tanks and switches shall be located above ground. A pressure tank and switch may be buried, provided the tank and switch are designed for installation below ground.7.12. Water filters and water treatment units that are installed to accommodate water quality problems, as determined by physical, chemical, or bacteriological evaluation or field-testing shall achieve the results specified by the manufacturer. During installation or repair of the treatment units the sanitation of the water supply shall be protected.