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GOVERNING BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
J. Thompson, Director of Environmental Services provided a presentation regarding Governing Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control.
Mr. Thompson discussed the following slides:
• The initiation of Barrie’s Backflow and Cross-Connection Control Program in 2009;
• The definition and purpose of a cross connection survey;
• The average costs for cross connection surveys for different types of buildings;
• An example of a Commercial Multi-Tenant Plaza cross connection survey; and
• An example of a Single Family Dwelling Converted to Office cross connection survey.
One individual (R. Duhamel, on behalf M. Hassey, Hassey Properties and Fernbrook Developments) addressed the Committee concerning the matter. He provided comments and concerns related to the following:
• A suggestion that the by-law needs to be clarified to provide a clearer understanding of the requirements related to assessments undertaken as part of cross connection control survey; and
• Concerns associated with the interpretation of a proper assessment of multi-residential units.
Members of the Committee asked several questions related to the information provided and received responses from Mr. Duhamel and City staff. (17-G-012) (ENV001-17) (File: W04) (P47/14)