§ 69.1502. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in § § 69.1501—69.1504 (relating to public fire protection service and system hydraulic monitoring—statement of policy), have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Class A water public utility—A water public utility that is a ‘‘Class A water utility’’ as defined in § 56.2 (relating to definitions).
Computerized hydraulic model—A computer-based mathematical simulation used to predict the performance of a water system.
Discrete system—A stand-alone pipe network with boundaries that encompass all sources of water and endpoints.
Fire hydrant—An above-ground, valved connection to a water distribution system having one or more outlets that is used to supply water for fire suppression.
Fire protection connection—The pipes and appurtenances owned or operated by a water public utility extending from a water supply main to a designated location, either adjacent to or within a structure or structures equipped with automatic fire sprinklers or other fire suppression devices or systems or to a fire hydrant, through which supplemental water is used to supply water for fire suppression or extinguishment.
Fire protection service—The provision of the necessary facilities and the completion of certain activities to include the required maintenance by a water public utility related to the supply of water to a customer or the public for the purpose of fire suppression or extinguishment.
Flushing hydrant—An above-ground, valved connection to a water distribution system having one or more outlets that is used for flushing a water line of detritus material or stagnant water.
Water public utility—The term includes any of the following definitions:(1) A ‘‘public utility’’ as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102 (relating to definitions).
(2) An ‘‘authority’’ as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 3201 (relating to definitions).
(3) A ‘‘municipal corporation’’ as defined in 66 Pa.C.S. § 102, to the extent its extraterritorial water service and rates are regulated by the Commission.
Authority The provisions of this § 69.1502 added under 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 505, 506 and 512.
Source The provisions of this § 69.1502 added March 29, 2024, effective March 30, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1675.
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