R309-500-7. Approval of Standard Installation Drawings and Specifications for Water Transmission and Distribution Lines

  (1) A public water system with approved standard installation drawings and specifications may install water transmission and distribution lines up to and including 16 inches in diameter and is not required to:

  (a) submit project notification, plans, or specifications or obtain Plan Approval per R309-500-6;

  (b) obtain an Operating Permit per R309-500-9; or

  (c) submit a certification of hydraulic modeling per R309-511.

  (2) To obtain or renew approved standard installation drawings and specifications, a public water system shall submit to the Director:

  (a) an application form;

  (b) standard installation drawings and specifications meeting the requirements of R309-550 for construction of water transmission and distribution lines;

  (c) the name and license number of a professional engineer designated to oversee design of the water system;

  (d) the name and license number of a professional engineer designated to oversee hydraulic analysis of the water system; and

  (e) a statement from the designated water system contact acknowledging that:

  (i) a hydraulic analysis will be completed for each water line project to assure compliance with minimum sizing, pressure, and flow requirements;

  (ii) flushing, disinfection, and coliform sampling will be completed according to ANSI/AWWA standards for each water line before use; and

  (iii) as-built or record drawings will be maintained for each water line constructed.

  (3) Approved standard installation drawings and specifications are valid for construction of water transmission and distribution lines for the five-year period specified in the approval.

  (4) Before or upon the expiration of approved standard installation drawings and specifications, a public water system may submit an application to renew the approval.

  (5) A public water system that installs water transmission and distribution lines with approved standard installation drawings and specifications shall:

  (a) construct each water line according to plans and specifications stamped and signed by a professional engineer licensed by the state of Utah;

  (b) notify the Director of a change in approved standard installation drawings and specifications, a change in the designated water system contact, or a change in the designated professional engineer for system design or hydraulic analysis;

  (c) obtain Plan Approval for each booster pump installed as part of a water line; and

  (d) obtain an exception prior to construction for any requirement in R309-500 through R309-550 that cannot be met.