Rhode Island General 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 substantially altered sewer connections to have check valves installed at the time of construction or alteration as a reasonable means of protecting public health and safety.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 580, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-19.3.1-1
- New residential construction: means new buildings or portions thereof to be occupied as dwelling units or buildings and portions thereof changed for residential occupancy. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-19.3.1-2
- Substantially altered sewer connections: means any existing sewer connection that is replaced or expanded for use by a dwelling unit. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-19.3.1-2