Program overview
If approved, the updated by-law will require:
- Surveys to identify potential hazards:
- Self-Assessed Survey (SAS) for properties with small private services (< 2 in) and transmission main customers
- Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Survey for properties with service connections ≥ 2 in
- Backflow prevention devices installed where required, meeting CSA standards
- Annual testing of devices and submission of test reports to the County
Program scope
The program will apply to:
- Industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) properties
- Multi-residential buildings
- Properties connected to transmission watermains
- Any property identified by the County as posing a potential hazard
Proposed compliance timelines
- Initial surveys: within 6 months of the by-law coming into force
- Device installation deadline (where required):
- High/severe hazard properties: within 18 months
- Other hazards: within 24 months
- Ongoing:
- SAS: every 5 years (or annually for transmission main customers)
- CCC Survey: every 5 years
- Device testing: annually
Snapshot of proposed program requirements
For full details on program requirements, refer to the by-law.
| Property type | Survey required | Frequency | Device testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service < 2 in (Small Private Service) | Self-Assessed Survey |
Every 5 years + Within 30 days of any change in hazard level, ownership, or equipment |
Annual |
| Service ≥ 2 in | Cross Connection Survey |
Every 5 years + Within 30 days of any change in hazard level, ownership, or equipment |
Annual |
| Transmission Main customers | Self-Assessed Survey |
Annually + Within 30 days of any change in hazard level, ownership, or equipment |
Annual |
