Minnesota Administrative Rules

4714.1601 GENERAL.

Subpart 1.

Section 1601.1.

UPC section 1601.1 is amended to read as follows:

1601.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of rainwater catchment systems for nonpotable applications listed in section 1602.1.

1601.1.1 Irrigation. Rainwater catchment systems used for lawn irrigation are not covered under this chapter.

1601.1.2 Combination Systems. Rainwater catchment systems used for lawn irrigation in combination with any uses listed in section 1602.1 shall meet the requirements of this chapter. The irrigation system shall be separated by an air gap or proper backflow protection as required for potable water.

Subp. 2.

Section 1601.11.

UPC section 1601.11 is amended to read as follows:

1601.11 Abandonment. All rainwater catchment systems that are no longer in use and fail to be maintained in accordance with section 1601.5 shall be considered abandoned. Abandoned rainwater catchment systems are subject to sections 1601.11.1 and 1601.11.2.

1601.11.1 General. Every abandoned rainwater catchment system or part thereof covered under the scope of this chapter, as amended in this code, shall be disconnected from any remaining systems and drained, plugged, and capped per the requirements of this code. Storm drainage systems of abandoned rainwater catchment systems must comply with chapter 11, Storm Drainage, as amended.

1601.11.2 Underground Tank. Every underground water storage tank that has been abandoned or otherwise discontinued from use in a rainwater catchment system covered under the scope of this chapter, as amended in this code, shall be completely drained and filled with earth, sand, gravel, or concrete or removed in a manner approved by the administrative authority.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326B.43

History:

45 SR 1007

Published Electronically:

September 27, 2021