§ 23-19.3.1-2 — § 23-19.3.1-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-19.3.1-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-19.3.1: Residential Sanitary Sewer Connections

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§ 23-19.3.1-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Check valve� means a mechanical valve that permits gases and liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing.

(b) "Dwelling unit� means a structure or portion of a structure providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, and containing a separate means of ingress and egress as defined in subsection 45-24-31(24) of the Rhode Island general laws.

(c) "New residential construction� means new buildings or portions thereof to be occupied as dwelling units or buildings and portions thereof changed for residential occupancy.

(d) "Substantially altered sewer connections� means any existing sewer connection that is replaced or expanded for use by a dwelling unit.

Legislative History

P.L. 2006, ch. 580, § 1.