Minnesota Administrative Rules

4715.5100 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of health.

Subp. 2.

Disinfect.

"Disinfect" means to destroy pathogenic bacteria and other harmful organisms.

Subp. 3.

Installation.

"Installation" as defined in Minnesota Statutes 1978, section 326.61, subdivision 1 includes:

A.

the connection of any water conditioning equipment to an existing water distribution system;

B.

the connection of the line carrying conditioned water to a water distribution system, or raw water to points not needing conditioned water;

C.

the connecting of drain and overflow lines which drain the equipment; and

D.

the providing of an air gap between the drain and overflow lines and the receiving building receptor.

Subp. 4.

Raw water.

"Raw water" means water which has not passed through any water conditioning equipment.

Subp. 5.

Receptor.

"Receptor" means an open, accessible, individual waste sink, floor drain, or other fixture which is trapped and vented in accordance with the Minnesota Plumbing Code (parts 4715.0100 to 4715.2860).

Subp. 6.

Servicing.

"Servicing" means repairs or adjustments to any water conditioning installations.

Subp. 7.

Water conditioning contractor.

"Water conditioning contractor" means the person in a firm or corporation who has demonstrated skill in planning, superintending, installing, and servicing water conditioning installations.

Subp. 8.

Water conditioning equipment.

"Water conditioning equipment" (equipment) means any appliance, appurtenance, or fixture designed to treat water, so as to alter, modify, add, or remove any minerals, chemicals, or bacteria contained in water.

Subp. 9.

Water conditioning installer.

"Water conditioning installer" means a person, other than a water conditioning contractor, who has demonstrated practical knowledge of water conditioning installation and servicing.

Subp. 10.

Water distribution system.

"Water distribution system" means a water supply system as defined in the Minnesota Plumbing Code (part 4715.0100).

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326.60; 326B.55

History:

L 2007 c 140 art 7 s 13; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

May 14, 2012