Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.1040 5-201.11 APPROVED MATERIALS.*

A.

A plumbing system conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.

B.

A water filter shall be made of safe materials and comply with the applicable NSF International standards:

(1)

Standard No. 42, Drinking Water Treatment Unit - Aesthetic Effects, 1988 and subsequent editions;

(2)

Standard No. 44, Cation Exchange Water Softeners, 1987 and subsequent editions;

(3)

Standard No. 53, Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects, 1996 and subsequent editions; or

(4)

Standard No. 58, Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems, 1996 and subsequent editions.

C.

The NSF International standards specified in item B are incorporated by reference, are not subject to frequent change, and are available through the Minitex interlibrary loan system.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519; L 2007 c 140 art 6 s 15; art 13 s 4; 40 SR 71

Published Electronically:

April 1, 2016