Section 325.1970. Water supply systems.

(1)  A home located in an area served by a  public  water    system shall connect to and use that system.

(2)     If a public water system is not available,   then  the  location   and construction of a well and the operation of the private water system shall comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 1976 PA 399, MCL 325.1001 et seq.

(3)      A physical cross-connection shall not exist between water systems that are safe for human consumption and those that are, or may at any time, become unsafe for human consumption.

(4)     Minimum water pressure available to each plumbing fixture shall exceed 20 pounds per square inch.

(5)        The plumbing system shall be designed and maintained so that the possibility of back flow or back siphonage is eliminated.

(6)       The plumbing system shall supply an adequate amount of hot water at all times to meet the needs of each resident and the functioning of the various service areas.

(7)     The temperature of hot water at plumbing fixtures used by residents shall be regulated to provide tempered water at a range of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

History: 2004 AACS.