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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.3.1-1. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is: (1) to prevent the backflow of untreated sewage into residences which can cause damage to property, render the residence temporarily unfit for habitation and increase the risks to public health; and (2) to require new residential construction or su…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.3.1-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (a) “Check valve” means a mechanical valve that permits gases and liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing. (b) “Dwelling unit” means a structure or portion of a structure providing complete, independent living facilit…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.3.1-3. Mandatory installation of check valves
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All new residential construction that will connect to a sanitary sewer system and any residential construction where the existing sewer connection will be substantially altered shall have a check valve installed, that is automatically activated, on the main building sewer line fo…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.3.1-4. Enforcement
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The local building official is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter pursuant to those enforcement duties in § 23-17.3-108.1 and shall approve the connection to the sanitary sewer system only if a check valve has been installed. Such approval shall be consistent wi…
