Agenda packet — Lakeport City Council, June 3, 2025

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, THE LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 See Teleconferencing Instructions Below
City Council Agenda of June 3, 2025 Page 2
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE

LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING

AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 *All references to “City Council” include those other agencies which are listed above The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the agenda items are described. The council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Councilmembers) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 6:00 p.m.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:

Move to accept agenda as posted or move to add or delete items.

To add item, Council is required to make a majority decision that an urgency exists (as defined in the Brown Act) and a 2/3rds determination that the need to take action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Consent Calendar portion of this agenda.

A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.

B. Minutes: Approve the minutes of the City Council regular meeting of May 20, 2025.

C. Warrants: Approve the warrant register of May 20, 2025 D. Application 2025-030: Approve application 2025-030, with staff recommendations, for the Dickens’ Faire event.

E. Application 2025-031: Approve application 2025-031, with staff recommendations, for the Fourth of July Craft Fair.

V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:

A. Public Input: Any person may speak for 3 minutes about any subject within the authority of the City Council, provided that the subject is not already on tonight’s agenda. Per Government Code §54954.3(a), the City Council cannot take action or express a consensus of approval or disapproval on any public comments regarding matters which do not appear on the printed agenda.

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Local Responsibility Area Fire
Hazard Ordinance:

Introduce an Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection within the Local Responsibility Area of the City of Lakeport.

VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

A. Police Chief

1. Fireworks Police
Operations Plan:

Receive and file the Illegal Fireworks Police Operation Plan.

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B. Utilities Director

1. Cross Connection
Program and Plan:

Adopt the City of Lakeport’s Cross-Connection Control Program as required by the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.

VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:

CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Gov. Code § 54957.6)
City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director Buendia and Margaret Long
Employee Organization: Lakeport Police Officers Association ADJOURNMENT:

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Lakeport’s website, www.cityoflakeport.com, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.

The City of Lakeport, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (707) 263-5615, 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided.
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Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes of May 20, 2025 Page 2

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE

LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING

AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Mayor Costa called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Costa, Council Members Disney, Mattina, Parlet, and Price present.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michaela Martinez.

III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:

A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to accept agenda as posted.

A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.

B. Minutes: Approve the minutes of the City Council regular meeting of May 6, 2025.

C. Application 2025-027: Approve application 2025-027, with staff recommendations, for the 2025 Shakespeare by the Lake event.

D. Application 2025-028: Approve application 2025-028, with staff recommendations, for the Clear Lake High School Senior Movie in the Park event.

E. Application 2025-029: Approve application 2025-029, with staff recommendations, for the Clear Lake High School Senior Parade.

F. Review and adoption of FY
2025/26 SB 1 Project List for the
City of Lakeport:

Adopt the proposed resolution approving the City of Lakeport SB 1 Project List for fiscal year 2025-26 and direct staff to submit to the California Transportation Commission.

G. Cross Connection Ordinance: Waive reading and approve the second reading of the proposed ordinance amending sections 13.08.030, 13.08.050, and 13.08.060 of Chapter 13.08 of the Lakeport Municipal Code – Cross Connection Control.

Vote on Consent Agenda: Council member Disney noted an error that needed correction in the minutes of May 6, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Parlet, seconded by Council Member Disney, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-G, with the amendment to the minutes.

V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:

A. Public Input: Marcello Bice, Mendocino College Culinary Instructor, thanked the City Council for the city support of the chocolate class recently held at the Silveira Community Center commercial kitchen.

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Marie Schraeder gave an update on activities of Discover Lakeport, including the Citywide yard sale, the downtown clean-up event and a park and shop brochure she has developed. She also spoke about some parking issues in the downtown.

Michaela Martinez will be starting a Little Free Library (book box) in her neighborhood on Fourth Street. Little Free Library book boxes can be found on an app.

B. Proclamation: Mayor Costa presented a Proclamation designating May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works Week in the City of Lakeport to Public Works Director, Ron Ladd and Utilities Director Paul Harris and members of Public Works and Utilities staff.

C. New Employee Introduction: City Manager Ingram introduced new Finance Director Danielle Dizon.

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG)-CV23:

The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Hejnowicz with Bethany Moss, providing additional detail on the meal program and volunteers who made the program successful.

Mayor Costa opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.

Brad Rasmussen spoke on behalf of Lakeport Kiwanis who acknowledged Holly Martinez.

Meghan Morgan from Lake County Behavioral Health Services extended her “thank you” to the City and volunteers.

Mountain from Circle of Native Minds expressed gratitude on behalf of those that received the meals who could not come.

Ron Montez an elder with Path Finders from the Circle of Native Minds, thanked the Council for supporting the vision of the Circle of Native Minds and Path Finders.

Bethany Moss presented a token of gratitude to Holly Martinez and the Kiwanis of Lakeport.

Mayor Costa closed the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.

B. Public Hearing in Conformance
with AB2561 (GC §3502.3)
regarding Vacancies, Recruitment,
and Retention Efforts:

The staff report was presented by Administrative Services Director Buendia.

There was no input from the public nor from the recognized bargaining units.

VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

A. Community Development Director

1. General Plan Update
Progress Report:

The staff report was presented by Associate Planner Fernandez.

2. Tribal Cemetery Land
Dedication:

The staff report was presented by Community Development Director Hejnowicz.

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Flaman McCloud from Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians spoke about the cultural significance of this land and expressed gratitude to the City Council for working with the tribe on this project.

Ron Montez from Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians gave some history on the search for an appropriate property for a cemetery and stated his sincere appreciation for the City’s help in making the project a reality.

Vivian McCloud, Secretary for Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, thanked the City and all who put effort into the project.

A motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member Disney, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to adopt a resolution approving the transfer of real property (3665 State Highway 175, APN: 007-003-78) to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians for cemetery purposes, finding the land exempt from the Surplus Land Act, and determining the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15304, and 15312.

B. Public Works Director

1. Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP) Adoption:

The staff report was presented by Public Works Director Ladd. Faith Newton from The Resiliency Initiative, consulting firm, provided additional detail on the Emergency Operations Plan.

Carl Porter commented on disaster preparedness.

A motion was made by Council Member Disney, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to adopt a resolution adopting the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan.

VIII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:

A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:

Assistant City Attorney Anderson had no report.

Finance Director Dizon had no report.

GIS Technician Olea attended the Fun Run for the Dogs on Saturday.

City Manager Ingram reported that the Redwood Empire Division meeting went well and gave kudos to staff and Council for their contributions.

Police Chief Stoebe had no report.

Public Works Director Ladd had no report.

Community Development Director Hejnowicz had no report.

Administrative Services Director Buendia had no report.

Utilities Director Harris had no report.

Council Member Price thanked staff for their work on the Redwood Empire Meeting.

She is glad to see the City collaborating with the local tribes. She was also impressed by the CLERC presentation at the meeting.

Council Member Parlet attended the LTA and APC meetings as well. He also attended a seed planting ceremony with Tribal Health over the weekend. It was well attended.

Council Member Disney reported that Cleanup Day went well. He gave kudos to the Admin Team for planning the Redwood Empire Division meeting. He attended the Water Plant tour with his kids who enjoyed it. He will be attending an upcoming strategic planning session for the LCRA.

Council Member Mattina attended the LTA meeting last week, and they have contracted with a new transit service provider, Transportation Concepts. She also City Council Minutes of May 20, 2025 Page 5
attended the APC meeting where they went on a field trip with CalTrans through the County.

Mayor Costa reported that she had a busy Friday, attending a lunch for law enforcement personnel commemorating Police Officers Memorial Day, followed by the Redwood Empire Division meeting. She then attended the First Responders Memorial Ceremony. Mayor Costa and Council Member Price will co-hosting “Coffee with a Council Member” on May 31st.

ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Costa adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. _______________________________________
Kim Costa, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Kelly Buendia, City Clerk
225 PARK STREET • LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA 95453 • TELEPHONE (707) 263-5615 • FAX (707) 263-8584

CITY OF LAKEPORT
Over 125 years of community
pride, progress and service
5/21/2025
I hereby certify that the attached list of warrants has been audited, extensions are proper, purchase orders have been issued, and department heads have been given the opportunity to review and sign claim forms. ______________________________
Kevin M. Ingram
City Manager
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Bank Transaction Report
Lakeport Transaction Detail
Issued Date Range: 04/04/2025 - 05/20/2025
Cleared Date Range: -
Cleared
Date Number Description Module Status Type Amount
Issued
Date
Bank Account: 15-0352000798 - POOLED CASH BANK
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Cleared
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Issued
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Cleared
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Date
04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007483 DUDEK Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -12,045.28 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007484 EAST BAY TIRE / R&G TIRE CENTR Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,078.62 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007485 FERRELLGAS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,243.77 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007486 GRAINGER Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -778.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007487 IRONEDGE GROUP Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -50.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007488 IT'S ABOUT TIME, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -11.36 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007489 LAKE COUNTY RECORD BEE Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -541.24 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007490 LEXIS NEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -200.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007491 LIGHTHOUSE AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -524.91 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007492 MC ENGINEERING, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -27,698.61 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007493 MEDIACOM Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -229.95 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007494 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -8,868.37 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007495 NICK BARBIERI TRUCKING, LLC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -2,352.96 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007496 NUSO Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -280.94 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007497 ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -59.52 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007498 OPENGOV, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -15,120.57 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007499 PACE SUPPLY #03391-00 Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -772.42 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007500 PAPE MACHINERY Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -2,383.96 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007501 PAUL R. CURREN Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,312.50 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007502 PEOPLE SERVICES, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -400.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007503 PG&E Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -23.82 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007504 PG&E Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -568.23 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007505 PITNEY BOWES BANK INC PURCHASE POWER Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -502.25 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007506 POLESTAR COMPUTERS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -5,961.03 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007507 R.S. HUGHES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -535.21 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007508 R3 CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,355.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007509 REMIF Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -161.88 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007510 RICOH - WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SVCS, LLC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -315.91 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007511 RICOH USA, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -102.37 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007512 ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTER Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -25.00 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007513 THATCHER COMPANY OF CA., INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,614.80 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007514 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,466.65 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007515 THE UPS STORE #5161 Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -45.45 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007516 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -12,318.12 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007517 UKIAH PAPER SUPPLY, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -364.41 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007518 USA BLUE BOOK Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -232.34 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007519 VERIZON WIRELESS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -2,078.18 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007520 VESTIS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -39.69 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 APA007521 YOLO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -61.62 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003839 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -3,683.61 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003840 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -3,686.30 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003841 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -5,651.02 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003842 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -5,738.54 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003843 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -3,404.73 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003844 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -6,013.57 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003845 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -497.47 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003846 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -1,344.83 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003847 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -47.43 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003848 CALPERS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -6.91 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003849 IRS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -4,224.04 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003850 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -4,680.35 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003851 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -1,738.50 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003852 IRS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -12,085.48 04/18/2025 04/30/2025 DFT0003853 IRS Accounts Payable Cleared Bank Draft -272.80 04/24/2025 60739 ANDREW WELTER Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -279.00 04/24/2025 60740 CA BLDG STANDARDS COMMISSION Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -52.20 04/24/2025 60741 COUNTY OF LAKE Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -50.00 04/24/2025 60742 DEPT OF CONSERVATION Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -190.88 04/24/2025 60743 DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECT Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -41.60 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 60744 IIMC Accounts Payable Cleared Check -195.00 04/24/2025 60745 SWRCB ACCOUNTING OFFICE Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -15,942.64 04/24/2025 60746 TRUNG NGUYEN Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -5.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007522 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LLC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -8,945.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007523 ANDY HEATH FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,045.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007524 APEX TECHNOLOGY MGMT, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -374.74 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007525 AT&T Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,351.44 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007526 AT&T Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -112.94 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007527 AT&T Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -251.45 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007528 AT&T Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -261.45 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007529 AT&T Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -31.57 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007530 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -524.72 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007531 BIG VALLEY RANCHERIA Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,752.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007532 CLEAR LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,488.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007533 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,350.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007534 CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -11,000.79 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007535 DAVIS TIRE & AUTO REPAIR Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -468.06 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007536 DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -14,075.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007537 FERRELLGAS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -422.99 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007538 GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -449,922.12 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007539 GROW WEST Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,401.12 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007540 HILLSIDE POWERSPORTS MARINE Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -59.40 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007541 IT'S ABOUT TIME, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -43.50 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007542 LAKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,199.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007543 LAKE COUNTY ELECTRIC SUPPLY Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -979.89 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007544 MAGIC INTERIORS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,681.14 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007545 MENDO MILL & LUMBER CO. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -1,034.19 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Date
04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007546 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -429.74 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007547 PACE ENGINEERING, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -2,338.75 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007548 PACE SUPPLY #03391-00 Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -4,551.59 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007549 PAUL R. CURREN Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -3,511.25 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007550 PITNEY BOWES INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -286.65 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007551 POLLARD WATER Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -97.28 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007552 PRECISION WIRELESS SERVICE Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -175.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007553 PRENTICE LONG, PC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -594.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007554 R.S. HUGHES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -351.30 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007555 REGAL CHLORINATORS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -857.54 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007556 REMIF Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -105,842.56 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007557 SHRED-IT USA LLC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -206.94 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007558 THATCHER COMPANY OF CA., INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -9,500.82 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007559 THE RESILIENCY INITIATIVE, INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -4,225.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007560 THOMAS & ASSOCIATES Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -30,352.84 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007561 TRI-CITIES ANSWERING SERVICE Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -125.65 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007562 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -6,400.97 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007563 US BANK Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -2,066.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007564 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -504,976.50 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007565 USA BLUE BOOK Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -97.75 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007566 VALLEY TOXICOLOGY SERVICES INC Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -100.00 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007567 VERIZON WIRELESS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -38.01 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007568 VESTIS Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -39.69 04/24/2025 04/30/2025 APA007569 WESTGATE PETROLEUM CO., INC. Accounts Payable Cleared AP Automation -9,448.02 05/02/2025 60747 AFLAC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -497.55 05/02/2025 60748 CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -398.07 05/02/2025 60749 LAKEPORT EMPLOYEE'S ASSOC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -345.00 05/02/2025 60750 LPOA Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -605.00 05/02/2025 60751 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -975.00 05/02/2025 60752 VALIC - C/O JP MORGAN CHASE Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,313.92 05/02/2025 DFT0003858 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,679.34 05/02/2025 DFT0003859 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,682.02 05/02/2025 DFT0003860 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -5,522.60 05/02/2025 DFT0003861 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -5,608.15 05/02/2025 DFT0003862 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,404.73 05/02/2025 DFT0003863 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -6,013.58 05/02/2025 DFT0003864 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -497.47 05/02/2025 DFT0003865 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -1,344.83 05/02/2025 DFT0003866 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -46.50 05/02/2025 DFT0003867 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -6.91 05/02/2025 DFT0003868 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -4,404.22 05/02/2025 DFT0003869 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -5,496.60 05/02/2025 DFT0003870 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -1,820.28 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Date
05/02/2025 DFT0003871 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -14,254.52 05/02/2025 DFT0003872 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -204.60 05/05/2025 60753 JUAN ALTAMIRANO Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -299.00 05/05/2025 60754 SWRCB Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -70.00 05/05/2025 APA007570 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LLC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -15,371.91 05/05/2025 APA007571 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -525.07 05/05/2025 APA007572 ARCATA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,500.00 05/05/2025 APA007573 AT&T Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -214.00 05/05/2025 APA007574 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -241.19 05/05/2025 APA007575 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -385.30 05/05/2025 APA007576 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -95.55 05/05/2025 APA007577 AT&T MOBILITY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -40.24 05/05/2025 APA007578 CARLTON COOPER TIRES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -40.00 05/05/2025 APA007579 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -31,537.80 05/05/2025 APA007580 COMPREHENSIVE DRUG TESTING, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -73.00 05/05/2025 APA007581 CONDOR EARTH TECHNOLOGIES INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -3,581.50 05/05/2025 APA007582 DEPT OF JUSTICE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -136.00 05/05/2025 APA007583 EAST BAY TIRE / R&G TIRE CENTR Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -988.22 05/05/2025 APA007584 EUREKA OXYGEN COMPANY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -248.13 05/05/2025 APA007585 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -2,295.63 05/05/2025 APA007586 IRONEDGE GROUP Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -132.00 05/05/2025 APA007587 JAMES DAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -52,219.51 05/05/2025 APA007588 LEXIS NEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -200.00 05/05/2025 APA007589 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -900.00 05/05/2025 APA007590 MEDIACOM Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -546.69 05/05/2025 APA007591 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -312.45 05/05/2025 APA007592 PACE ENGINEERING, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -575.50 05/05/2025 APA007593 PACE SUPPLY #03391-00 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -657.16 05/05/2025 APA007594 PAPE MACHINERY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -4,646.68 05/05/2025 APA007595 PARRA ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -2,800.00 05/05/2025 APA007596 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -35.66 05/05/2025 APA007597 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -551.30 05/05/2025 APA007598 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -11.11 05/05/2025 APA007599 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -233.53 05/05/2025 APA007600 R.S. HUGHES Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -408.65 05/05/2025 APA007601 RICOH - WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SVCS, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -254.93 05/05/2025 APA007602 ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE CENTER Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -150.01 05/05/2025 APA007603 SEBIS DIRECT, INC - POSTAGE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,239.77 05/05/2025 APA007604 SEBIS DIRECT, INC. - PRINTING Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -521.86 05/05/2025 APA007605 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -519.10 05/05/2025 APA007606 THATCHER COMPANY OF CA., INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -9,092.63 05/05/2025 APA007607 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -580.00 05/05/2025 APA007608 USA BLUE BOOK Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -327.97 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Date
05/05/2025 APA007609 VESTIS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -119.07 05/05/2025 APA007610 WALTER K. BARR, D.C. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -300.00 05/05/2025 APA007611 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,255.00 05/05/2025 APA007612 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -996.42 05/05/2025 REFAPA006580 COMBS CONSULTING GROUP Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft Reversal 250.00 05/07/2025 REFAPA007462 THE UPS STORE #5161 Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft Reversal 341.48 05/09/2025 REFAPA7290 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft Reversal 248.85 05/12/2025 APA007613 ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -341.00 05/12/2025 APA007614 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -266.19 05/12/2025 APA007615 APEX TECHNOLOGY MGMT, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -545.60 05/12/2025 APA007616 AQUA PRODUCTS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -36.98 05/12/2025 APA007617 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -301.77 05/12/2025 APA007618 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -524.72 05/12/2025 APA007619 AT&T CALNET3 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -144.65 05/12/2025 APA007620 CIVICWELL Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -35,037.00 05/12/2025 APA007621 COUNTY OF LAKE-SPECIAL DIST Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -85,971.84 05/12/2025 APA007622 DEEP VALLEY SECURITY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -620.30 05/12/2025 APA007623 DUDEK Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -15,981.88 05/12/2025 APA007624 GARTON TRACTOR Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -125.05 05/12/2025 APA007625 IRONEDGE GROUP Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -225.00 05/12/2025 APA007626 IT'S ABOUT TIME, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -288.69 05/12/2025 APA007627 KELSEYVILLE LUMBER Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -147.52 05/12/2025 APA007628 LAKE COUNTY BROADBAND SOLUTIONS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -99.00 05/12/2025 APA007629 LAKE COUNTY RECORD BEE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -373.33 05/12/2025 APA007630 LEXIPOL LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -3,813.91 05/12/2025 APA007631 LEXIS NEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -200.00 05/12/2025 APA007632 NAPA AUTO - LAKE PARTS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,372.45 05/12/2025 APA007633 NUSO Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -278.65 05/12/2025 APA007634 ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -74.40 05/12/2025 APA007635 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -308.57 05/12/2025 APA007636 PACE SUPPLY #03391-00 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -504.69 05/12/2025 APA007637 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -450.77 05/12/2025 APA007638 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -432.21 05/12/2025 APA007639 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -711.95 05/12/2025 APA007640 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -37.05 05/12/2025 APA007641 PRINCETON CENTER FOR EDUCATION SERVICES INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -875.00 05/12/2025 APA007642 RAINBOW AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -14.95 05/12/2025 APA007643 RICOH - WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SVCS, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -491.23 05/12/2025 APA007644 RICOH USA, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -157.74 05/12/2025 APA007645 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -485.33 05/12/2025 APA007646 THIRD DEGREE COMMUNICATIONS, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -595.00 05/12/2025 APA007647 TRI-CITIES ANSWERING SERVICE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -141.97 05/12/2025 APA007648 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -6,175.00 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
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Issued
Date
05/12/2025 APA007649 U.S. BANK CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -12,934.61 05/12/2025 APA007650 UKIAH PAPER SUPPLY, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -2,953.21 05/12/2025 APA007651 UNIVAR USA INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -7,877.20 05/12/2025 APA007652 VALLEY TOXICOLOGY SERVICES INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -200.00 05/12/2025 APA007653 VESTIS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -39.69 05/12/2025 APA007654 WESTGATE PETROLEUM CO., INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -2,078.20 05/12/2025 APA007655 WILDA SHOCK Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,500.00 05/15/2025 60763 ANDREW WELTER Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -36.00 05/15/2025 60764 DALE STOEBE Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -206.00 05/15/2025 60765 DEPT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -54.00 05/15/2025 60766 FREEDOM FOREVER, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -93.00 05/15/2025 60767 HILARY BRITTON Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -909.18 05/15/2025 60768 LAKEPORT DISPOSAL, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -111,900.15 05/15/2025 APA007656 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, LLC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -2,431.25 05/15/2025 APA007657 APEX TECHNOLOGY MGMT, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,968.44 05/15/2025 APA007658 CLEAR LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -4,162.00 05/15/2025 APA007659 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -9,815.00 05/15/2025 APA007660 DEEP VALLEY SECURITY Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,379.07 05/15/2025 APA007661 EAST BAY TIRE / R&G TIRE CENTR Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -3,774.14 05/15/2025 APA007662 GRAINGER Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -126.35 05/15/2025 APA007663 IT'S ABOUT TIME, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -276.88 05/15/2025 APA007664 LAKE COUNTY RECORD BEE Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -214.64 05/15/2025 APA007665 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -11,598.53 05/15/2025 APA007666 PACE ENGINEERING, INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -20,690.50 05/15/2025 APA007667 PACE SUPPLY #03391-00 Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -250.58 05/15/2025 APA007668 PAUL R. CURREN Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -24,560.94 05/15/2025 APA007669 PG&E Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -29,950.80 05/15/2025 APA007670 PI VARIABLES, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,661.25 05/15/2025 APA007671 PRENTICE LONG, PC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -363.00 05/15/2025 APA007672 PUBLIC AGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -300.00 05/15/2025 APA007673 RICOH - WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SVCS, LLC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -254.93 05/15/2025 APA007674 ROBERT NISHIYAMA Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,324.10 05/15/2025 APA007675 THATCHER COMPANY OF CA., INC. Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -14,862.29 05/15/2025 APA007676 THE RESILIENCY INITIATIVE, INC Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -1,690.00 05/15/2025 APA007677 USA BLUE BOOK Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -311.07 05/15/2025 APA007678 VERIZON WIRELESS Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -640.01 05/15/2025 APA007679 YOLO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL Accounts Payable Outstanding AP Automation -332.35 05/16/2025 60756 AFLAC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -497.55 05/16/2025 60757 CA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -398.07 05/16/2025 60758 LAKEPORT EMPLOYEE'S ASSOC Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -345.00 05/16/2025 60759 LEGALSHIELD Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -287.40 05/16/2025 60760 LPOA Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -605.00 05/16/2025 60761 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -975.00 Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
5/21/2025 2:46:16 PM Page 9 of 10
Cleared
Date Number Description Module Status Type Amount
Issued
Date
05/16/2025 60762 VALIC - C/O JP MORGAN CHASE Accounts Payable Outstanding Check -2,313.92 05/16/2025 DFT0003874 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,668.38 05/16/2025 DFT0003875 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,671.02 05/16/2025 DFT0003876 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -5,611.19 05/16/2025 DFT0003877 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -5,698.09 05/16/2025 DFT0003878 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -3,404.73 05/16/2025 DFT0003879 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -6,013.57 05/16/2025 DFT0003880 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -497.47 05/16/2025 DFT0003881 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -1,344.83 05/16/2025 DFT0003882 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -46.50 05/16/2025 DFT0003883 CALPERS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -6.91 05/16/2025 DFT0003884 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -4,254.48 05/16/2025 DFT0003885 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -4,825.67 05/16/2025 DFT0003886 CA EMP DEVELOPMENT DEPT Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -1,751.14 05/16/2025 DFT0003887 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -12,581.44 05/16/2025 DFT0003888 IRS Accounts Payable Outstanding Bank Draft -303.80 Bank Account 15-0352000798 Total: (353) -2,339,695.03
Report Total: (353) -2,339,695.03
Bank Transaction Report Issued Date Range: -
5/21/2025 2:46:16 PM Page 10 of 10
Summary
Bank Account Count Amount
15-0352000798 POOLED CASH BANK 353 -2,339,695.03
Report Total: 353 -2,339,695.03
Cash Account Count Amount
998 998-0000-101000 POOLED CASH - WEST AMERICA 353 -2,339,695.03 Report Total: 353 -2,339,695.03
Transaction Type Count Amount
AP Automation 246 -1,848,665.66
Bank Draft 60 -217,716.39
Bank Draft Reversal 4 1,035.33
Check 43 -274,348.31
Report Total: 353 -2,339,695.03
05/20/2025 2025-030
06/30/2025

MAIN ST EVENT CLOSURE FIRST ST. TO FIFTH ST.

Outlook
RE: Application 2025-030 - LMSA - Dickens Faire
From Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>
Date Wed 5/28/2025 4:00 PM
To Hilary Britton <[email protected]>; Amanda Frazell <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa Davey-Bates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Ron Ladd <[email protected]>; Sheriff's Dept <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]>
The Police Department has no issues with this event.

Dale D Stoebe
Chief of Police
Lakeport Police Department
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From: Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:20 PM
To: Amanda Frazell <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa DaveyBates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Ron Ladd <[email protected]>; Sheriff's Dept <[email protected]>; Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]> Subject: Application 2025-030 - LMSA - Dickens Faire
Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the application for the 2025 Dickens Faire for your review and comments.

We would like to submit this for City Council approval at the 06/03/2025 Council meeting, so please have your comments back to me by 05/28/2025.

Thank you for your input.

Hilary Britton
Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x102
[email protected]
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Memorandum
DATE: May 28, 2025
TO: Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor FROM: Pheakdey Preciado, Senior EHS
RE: 2025-030 APP -LMSA-Dickens Faire
APN: Main Street, Lakeport
The Lakeport Main Street Association (Sponsor) must apply and pay for a temporary permit for a community event at least two weeks prior to the event from the Lake County Environmental Health Division Office. The food vendors must apply and pay for the temporary permit for the community event from the Lake County Environmental Health Division Office at least two weeks prior to the event.

Please note:

1. If the sponsor is going to be selling food at this event, then the sponsor must also apply and pay for a food vendor permit.

2. The temporary permit, once issued, is not transferable, and is only good for that specific community event only.

Memorandum
DATE: May 28, 2025
TO: Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor FROM: Pheakdey Preciado, Senior EHS
RE: 2025-031 APP -LMSA-4th of July Street Fair
APN: Library Park, Lakeport
The Lakeport Main Street Association (Sponsor) must apply and pay for a temporary permit for a community event at least two weeks prior to the event from the Lake County Environmental Health Division Office. The food vendors must apply and pay for the temporary permit for the community event from the Lake County Environmental Health Division Office at least two weeks prior to the event.

Please note:

1. If the sponsor is going to be selling food at this event, then the sponsor must also apply and pay for a food vendor permit.

2. The temporary permit, once issued, is not transferable, and is only good for that specific community event only.

COUNTY OF LAKE
Health Services Department
Environmental Health Division
922 Bevins Court
Lakeport, California 95453-9739
Telephone 707/263-1164
FAX 707/263-1681
Anthony Arton
Health Services Director
Craig Wetherbee
Environmental Health Director
Promoting an Optimal State of Wellness in Lake County
Outlook
RE: Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire From Ron Ladd <[email protected]>
Date Tue 5/20/2025 4:45 PM
To Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>; Hilary Britton <[email protected]>; Amanda Frazell <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa Davey-Bates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Sheriff's Dept <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]> 1 attachment (1,002 KB)
4th of July Layout.pdf;
Please let them know that we will require a meeting to go over some logistics a week before the 4 th
. I have also
attached the typical layout map for this event.

Ron
Ron Ladd/Public Works Director/Public Works Dept.

City of Lakeport/591 Martin St./ Lakeport CA 95453
Phone: 707.263.3578 ext. 401 / FAX 707.263.1514
Email: [email protected]
From: Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 2:54 PM
To: Hilary Britton <[email protected]>; Amanda Frazell <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa Davey-Bates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Ron Ladd <[email protected]>; Sheriff's Dept <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire The map shows that they are not seeking any of 2nd St, which is a slight deviation from previous years. I am making sure that they will not be requiring any of that roadway during the event?
Thank you,
Dale Stoebe
Chief of police
Lakeport Police Department
2025 S Main St.

Lakeport, CA 95453
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From: Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 2:18:22 PM
To: Amanda Frazell <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa DaveyBates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Ron Ladd <[email protected]>; Sheriff's Dept <[email protected]>; Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]> Subject: Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the application for the 2025 Fourth of July Street Faire for your review and comments.

We would like to submit this for City Council approval at the 06/03/2025 Council meeting, so please have your comments back to me by 05/28/2025.

Thank you for your input!
Hilary Britton
Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x102
[email protected]
E-mail correspondence and attachments with the City of Lakeport may be subject to the California Public Records Act, and as such may therefore be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise exempt under the Act. *For Public Records Act requests, please visit our online public records request system Book time to meet with me
Outlook
Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire
From Jose Martinez <[email protected]>
Date Tue 5/20/2025 3:52 PM
To Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Hi Hilary,
There are no concerns from the Sheriff’s Office regarding the Dickens Faire or July 4 th Street Faire.

Sergeant Jose A. Martinez
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
707-262-4240
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From: Lake County Sheriff - Records <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3:08 PM
To: Jose Martinez <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire From: Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 2:18 PM
To: Dean Eichelmann <[email protected]>; Johnnie Lindsey <[email protected]>; Lisa DaveyBates <[email protected]>; Lori Price <[email protected]>; Pheakdey Preciado <[email protected]>; Ron Ladd <[email protected]>; Lake County Sheriff - Records <[email protected]>; Dale Stoebe <[email protected]>; Victor Fernandez <[email protected]>; Bethany Moss <[email protected]>; Katie Carpenter <[email protected]>; Kelly Buendia <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Patrick Reitz <[email protected]>; Jim Kennedy <[email protected]>; Linda Sobieraj <[email protected]>; Matt Hartzog <[email protected]>; Michelle Humphrey <[email protected]>; Ryan Cooley <[email protected]>; Ky Ramsey <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Application 2025-031 - LMSA - July 4th Street Faire Good Afternoon,
Please find attached the application for the 2025 Fourth of July Street Faire for your review and comments.

We would like to submit this for City Council approval at the 06/03/2025 Council meeting, so please have your comments back to me by 05/28/2025.

Thank you for your input!
Hilary Britton
Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x102
[email protected]
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Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 1 Agenda Item #VI.A.
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CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council ☐
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District ☐
Lakeport Industrial Development Authority ☐
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport ☐

STAFF REPORT
RE: Introduction, Discussion, and Consideration of an Ordinance to Designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local
Responsibility Area as Required by State Law
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2025
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin M. Ingram, City Manager
PURPOSE OF REPORT: ☒Information only ☒ Discussion ☒Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:

The City Council is being asked to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map prepared by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for designated Local Responsibility Areas located within the City of Lakeport.

BACKGROUND:

As required by Government Code Section 51179, local agencies must adopt updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps by ordinance within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to Section 51178. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) transmitted its recommended FHSZ map (Attachment 2) to the City of Lakeport—along with many other Northern California jurisdictions—on February 10, 2025.

Following receipt of the map, the City of Lakeport coordinated with the County of Lake, City of Clearlake, and affected local fire protection districts, including the Lakeport Fire Protection District, to release the draft to the public and open a public comment period in accordance with Government Code requirements.

For several years, the State has produced FHSZ maps, though these efforts have primarily focused on State Responsibility Areas (SRAs). Much of the City of Lakeport and nearby North Lakeport are designated as Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs), which were historically excluded from FHSZ mapping. Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) amended Government Code Section 51178 to require CalFire to identify Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs in LRAs as well.

In developing these maps, CalFire utilized a model based on two primary elements: (1) the probability of an area burning, and (2) expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions. The methodology distinguishes between wildland and non-wildland areas, both of which are present in the City of Lakeport.

For wildland areas, factors include fire history, flame length, terrain, local weather, and potential fuel accumulation over a 50-year period. Outside wildland zones, the model considers terrain, weather, urban vegetation, ember cast, proximity to wildlands, fire history, and nearby fire hazard conditions that could impact buildings.

Importantly, the FHSZ map represents fire “hazard,” not “risk.” According to CalFire, FHSZ maps are similar to floodplain maps in that they describe the likelihood and potential behavior of wildfire over time, rather than predicting specific impacts. FHSZ designations are based solely on physical conditions—such as vegetation, Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 2 Agenda Item #VI.A.
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terrain, and weather patterns—that influence fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period. They do not account for site-specific mitigation measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduction efforts.

With adoption of the updated FHSZ map, new requirements will apply to properties within the Moderate, High and Very High zones. These include provisions under Chapter 7A of the California Building Code, “Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure,” as well as wildfire hazard disclosure requirements. For properties located within the Very High Severity Zone, compliance with CalFire’s defensible space standards— specifically, the maintenance of vegetation within 100 feet of structures—will also be required. (Gov. Code, § 51182; Pub. Res. Code, § 4291.)
Resources and Additional Information:
• City of Lakeport:
https://www.cityoflakeport.com/community_development/fire_hazard_severity_zones.php • County of Lake OES: https://lakesheriff.com/1800/Local-Responsibility-Area-LRA-Fire-Hazar • CalFire/OSFM: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/community-wildfire-preparedness-andmitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones DISCUSSION:

This item involves consideration of an ordinance adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map for designated Local Responsibility Areas within the City of Lakeport, as issued by the State Fire Marshal on February 10, 2025.

California Government Code Section 51179(a) states that local agencies—defined as cities, counties, or districts responsible for fire protection—must adopt Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs within their jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

These maps are developed by CalFire under the direction of the State Fire Marshal and are not subject to reduction in scope or severity by local jurisdictions. Government Code Section 51179(a)(3) specifies:
“A local agency shall not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for an area within the jurisdiction of the local agency… [and] may only increase the level of fire hazard severity zone…”
In short, jurisdictions may not reduce or exclude areas from the FHSZ map but may designate zones at a higher hazard level if desired. City staff is not recommending any modifications to the FHSZ map provided by the State Fire Marshal. Parcels that span multiple FHSZ designations will be treated as falling within the highest hazard classification present on the parcel.

As noted in the above background section, following the receipt of the proposed FHSZ map from CalFire, the City of Lakeport coordinated with both the County of Lake and City of Clearlake to distribute information regarding the proposed map, including notice of the public comment period. During the public comment period, the City received three (3) written communications expressing concern about the implications of adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) map for Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). These comments are provided in their entirety as Attachment 4 to this staff report.

A key concern raised was the potential for increased fire insurance premiums or policy cancellations as a result of properties being placed within Moderate, High, or Very High severity zones. Residents reported significant increases in premiums, with some indicating that coverage is now only available through the California FAIR Plan or CalFire's insurance backstop.

Additional concerns were also expressed about how the updated FHSZ designations may impact real estate transactions, particularly the enforcement and applicability of defensible space inspections as required under Assembly Bill 38 (adding Civ. Code, § 1102.19). Stakeholders in the disclosure and real estate industries Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 3 Agenda Item #VI.A.
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requested clarification on how the new map will affect disclosure requirements and how the City will coordinate enforcement.

While the City is required to adopt the State-provided FHSZ map without reductions, staff acknowledges the community's concerns and will continue to monitor developments in state legislation and insurance industry practices related to wildfire hazard mapping. The City will work closely with the Lakeport Fire Protection District in the coordination of required AB-38 defensible space inspections required for real estate transactions in moderate, high and very high designated areas of the incorporated Lakeport LRA zones.

OPTIONS:

1. Consideration of First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lakeport designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas as required by State law.

2. Take no action.

3. Or alternatively, the Council may provide staff alternative direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:
☒ None ☐ $ Budgeted Item? ☐Yes ☒ No
Budget Adjustment Needed? ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $ Affected fund(s): ☐ General Fund ☐ Water OM Fund ☐ Sewer OM Fund ☐ Other:

Comments: NONE
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☒ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☒ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☐ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☐ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☒ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:

Move to introduce an Ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection within the Local Responsibility Area of the City of Lakeport. ☒ Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance

2. City of Lakeport Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

3. CalFire—LRA Factsheet Flipbook

4. Received Written Public Comments
1 ORDINANCE NO. XX (2025)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT TO DESIGNATE FIRE

HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, pursuant to Government Code section 51178, the State Fire Marshall issued Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for Local Responsibility Areas in Northern California, including the City of Lakeport; and
WHEREAS, under California Government Code section 51179, local agencies are required to designate by ordinance moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in their jurisdictions within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178; and
WHEREAS, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones are based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including, but not limited to, areas where high winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread; and
WHEREAS, under California Government Code section 51179(b)(3) a local agency may not decrease the severity of a fire hazard zone as identified by the State Fire Marshall for any area within its jurisdiction.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

1. The City hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.

2. The City hereby approves and adopts the map, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, entitled “Lakeport LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones.” The official map is located electronically with the City of Lakeport at www.cityoflakeport.com/community_development/fire_hazard_severity_zones.php.

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption in accordance with subsection (c) of Government Code Section 51179.

SECTION 2: CEQA. The City Council finds that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This ordinance is not a “project”, as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and will not cause a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect effect or change to the physical environment. The adoption of the fire hazard severity zone map is 2 required by law, and does not involve a commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. This ordinance is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3: Severability. The City Council hereby declares every section, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase is severable. If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity, or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionally of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases.

SECTION 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after adoption as provided by Government Code section 36937.

SECTION 5: Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall give notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code section 36933, a summary of this ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of publication and posting the entire text.

INTRODUCED by the City Council on the 3rd day of June 2025; and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __ day of ______, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

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ABSTAIN:
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Kim Costa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Buendia, City Clerk
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
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Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
Lakeport
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State Fire Marshal
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Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CITY OF LAKEPORT – LAKE COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024

FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What do Fire Hazard Severity Zones measure?
The Fire Hazard Severity Zone map reflects “hazard,” not “risk”. The map is like flood zone maps, where lands are described in terms of the probability level of a par琀椀cular area being inundated by floodwaters, and not specifically prescrip琀椀ve of impacts. “Hazard” is based on the physical condi琀椀ons that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period without considering mi琀椀ga琀椀on measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduc琀椀on efforts.
“Risk” is the poten琀椀al damage a fire can do to the area under exis琀椀ng condi琀椀ons, accoun琀椀ng for any modifica琀椀ons such as fuel reduc琀椀on projects, defensible space, and igni琀椀on resistant building construc琀椀on.

What is a Fire Hazard Severity Zone or FHSZ?
Public Resource Code 4202; The State Fire Marshal shall classify lands within State Responsibility Areas into Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Each zone shall embrace rela琀椀vely homogeneous lands and shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors present, including areas where winds have been iden琀椀fied by the department as a major cause of wildfire spread.

Government Code 51178; The State Fire Marshal shall iden琀椀fy areas in the state as Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been iden琀椀fied by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.

Will the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones affect my ability to get or maintain insurance? Insurance companies use risk models, which differ from hazard models, because they consider the suscep琀椀bility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. It is unlikely that insurance risk models would u琀椀lize CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones as a factor, but much of the same data that is used in the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model are likely included in the insurance companies’ risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many addi琀椀onal factors and that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its hazard mapping, which is built to remain steady for the next 10+ years.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
When were the maps last updated?
In 2007, CAL FIRE updated the FHSZs for the en琀椀re State Responsibility Area (SRA). Between 2008- 2011 the department worked with local governments to make recommenda琀椀ons of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Area (LRA).

Why are fire hazard severity maps being updated?
The hazard maps are being updated to more accurately reflect the zones in California that are suscep琀椀ble to wildfire. The hazard mapping process will incorporate new science in local climate data and improved fire assessment modeling in determining hazard ra琀椀ngs.

Where do Fire Hazard Severity Zones apply?
Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in areas where the state has financial responsibility for wildfire protec琀椀on and preven琀椀on, called the State Responsibility Area. More than 31 million acres are in this area. Under Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) Government Code 51178 was amended to also iden琀椀fy the Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the Very High in Local Responsibility Area (LRA).

What are the uses of Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
The zones are used for several purposes including to designate areas where California’s defensible space standards and wildland urban interface building codes are required. They can be a factor in real estate disclosure, and local governments may consider them in their general plan.

What are the key elements of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model? The fire hazard severity model for wildland fire has two key elements: probability of an area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather condi琀椀ons. The zones reflect areas that have similar burn probabili琀椀es and fire behavior characteris琀椀cs. The factors considered in determining fire hazard within wildland areas are fire history, flame length, terrain, local weather, and poten琀椀al fuel over a 50-year period. Outside of wildlands, the model considers factors that might lead to buildings being threatened, including terrain, weather, urban vegeta琀椀on cover, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, fire history, and fire hazard in nearby wildlands.

FHSZs are not a structure loss model, as key informa琀椀on regarding structure igni琀椀on (such as roof type, etc.) is not included.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps differ from California Public U琀椀li琀椀es Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat District Maps?
The California Public U琀椀li琀椀es Commission (CPUC) sponsored map, known as "CPUC High Fire Threat District Map” (HFTD), includes similar factors as those in the FHSZ maps, however the CPUC HFTD Map is designed specifically for iden琀椀fying areas where there is an increased risk for u琀椀lity associated wildfires. As such, the CPUC map includes fire hazards associated with historical powerline-caused wildfires, current fuel condi琀椀ons, and scores areas based on where fires start, as opposed to where poten琀椀al fires may cause impacts.

Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar? In wildland areas, zone edges are a result of the way zones are delineated. Specifically, zones represent areas of similar slope and fuel poten琀椀al. Zone boundaries divide zones based on geographic and vegeta琀椀on features that align with fire hazard poten琀椀al; although, at a local scale, it may appear that the immediate area is similar on both sides of the edge. The class value within a zone is based on the average hazard score across the whole zone, so areas that are in the same zone but not immediately adjacent to a local area can have an influence on the final zone classifica琀椀on. Classifica琀椀on outside of wildland areas is based on the fire hazard of the adjacent wildland and the probability of flames and embers threatening buildings.

How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined?
CAL FIRE used the best available science and data to develop, and field test a model that served as the basis of zone assignments. The model evaluated the probability of the area burning and poten琀椀al fire behavior in the area. Many factors were included such as fire history, vegeta琀椀on, flame length, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, terrain, and weather.

What new data will be included in the new model, and how does this differ from the previous model?
A 2 km grid of climate data covering the years 2003-2018 is being used in the update. The previous model used stock weather inputs across the state to calculate wildland fire intensity scores. The updated model will adjust fire intensity scores based on the most extreme fire weather at a given loca琀椀on, considering temperature, humidity, and wind speed. In addi琀椀on, ember transport is being modeled based on local distribu琀椀ons of observed wind speed and direc琀椀on values instead of using a generic buffer distance for urban areas adjacent to wildlands.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
How can I search the Fire Hazard Severity Zone of a property? You can search by address to find your current designa琀椀on on the web at: osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ Why does the model place an emphasis on the spread of embers? Embers spread wildfire because they can travel long distances in the wind and ignite vegeta琀椀on, roofs, a琀cs (by ge琀ng into vents), and decks.

Why do waterbodies have a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Classifica琀椀on? All areas in State Responsibility Area, including water bodies, require a Fire Hazard Severity Zone designa琀椀on. The 2007 FHSZ maps zoned all water as Moderate by default. In the 2023 FHSZ model we added a buffer of FHSZ from the surrounding wildland into water bodies to account for poten琀椀al threat of embers to buildings on docks and house boats, as well as varia琀椀on in reservoir height that occurs with drought.

How does CAL FIRE assist Local Governments in Fire Hazard Severity Zones? CAL FIRE’s Land Use Planning Program is a specialized unit that provides support to local governments by providing fire safety exper琀椀se on the State’s wildland urban interface building codes, wildfire safety codes, as well as helping in the development of the safety elements in general plans.

General
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Responsibility Area or SRA?
SRA is a legal term defining the area where the state has financial responsibility for wildland fire protec琀椀on and preven琀椀on. Incorporated ci琀椀es and federal ownership are not included. Within the SRA, CAL FIRE is responsible for fire preven琀椀on and suppression. There are more than 31 million acres in SRA, with an es琀椀mated 1.7 million people and 800,000 exis琀椀ng homes.

How is State Responsibility Area determined?
The Board of Forestry and Fire Protec琀椀on (Board) classifies land as State Responsibility Area. The legal defini琀椀on of SRA is found in the Public Resources Code Sec琀椀on 4125. The Board has developed detailed procedures to classify lands as State Responsibility Area. Lands are removed from SRA when they become incorporated by a city, change in ownership to the federal government, become more densely populated, or are converted to intensive agriculture that minimizes the risk of wildfire. While some lands are removed from SRA automa琀椀cally, the Board typically reviews changes every five years.

What Fire Hazard Severity Zones are in State Responsibility Area? All of the State Responsibility Area is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Lands are either ranked as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

What are the wildland urban interface (WUI) building codes in State Responsibility Area? The WUI building codes (California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A) reduce the risk of embers fanned by wind-blown wildfires from igni琀椀ng buildings. The codes for roofing, siding, decking, windows, and vents apply throughout all State Responsibility Area regardless of the fire hazard severity ranking. Ember-resistant building materials can be found at:
h琀琀ps://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/fire-engineering-and-inves琀椀ga琀椀ons/building-materials-lis琀椀ng/ State Responsibility Area
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the various Fire Hazard Severity Zones? Classifica琀椀on of a wildland zone as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard is based on the average hazard across the area included in the zone, which have a minimum size of 200 acres. In wildlands, hazard is a func琀椀on of modeled flame length under the worst condi琀椀ons and annual burn probability. Both these factors generally increase with increasing hazard level, but there may be instances where one value is Very High and the other is low, pushing the overall hazard into a more intermediate ranking. On average, both modeled flame length and burn probability increase by roughly 40-60% between hazard classes.

Is the GIS data for Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for download? The data inputs used to develop the Fire Hazard Severity Zones are iden琀椀fied in the Ini琀椀al Statement of Reasons (ISOR) Title 19 Development (ca.gov). CAL FIRE has developed an addi琀椀onal data package which consists of sequen琀椀al modeling steps, including any data inputs that were not already publicly available and referenced in the ISOR. The data package encompasses 34 spa琀椀al datasets and 8 tables, provided in raster, polygon, and table format. These datasets are forma琀琀ed for Esri ArcGIS so昀琀ware, except for four tables provided in Excel. Ten of the datasets are updated versions used to produce an edited SRA FHSZ map following the public comment period that ended April 4, 2023. Upon formal adop琀椀on of the FHSZ map, the final SRA FHSZ geospa琀椀al data file will become available. The data package is available on the FHSZ website Fire Hazard Severity Zones (ca.gov) under the science and methods banner.

State Responsibility Area
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Local Responsibility Area or LRA?
Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) are incorporated ci琀椀es, urban regions, agriculture lands, and por琀椀ons of the desert where the local government is responsible for wildfire protec琀椀on. This is typically provided by city fire departments, fire protec琀椀on districts, coun琀椀es, and by CAL FIRE under contract.

When did Fire Hazard Severity Zones begin in Local Responsibility Area? Assembly Bill 337 (Bates, 1992) prompted by the devasta琀椀ng Oakland Hills Fire of 1991, calls for CAL FIRE to evaluate fire hazard severity in Local Responsibility Area and to make a recommenda琀椀on to the local jurisdic琀椀on where Very High FHSZ exist. Government Code 51175 then provides direc琀椀on for the local jurisdic琀椀on to take appropriate ac琀椀on.

How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined in Local Responsibility Areas? CAL FIRE uses an extension of the State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone model as the basis for evalua琀椀ng fire hazard in Local Responsibility Area. The Local Responsibility Area hazard ra琀椀ng reflects flame and ember intrusion from adjacent wildlands and from flammable vegeta琀椀on in the urban area.

What are the requirements for landowners in Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas?
California’s WUI building codes (CBC Chapter 7A) apply to the design and construc琀椀on of new buildings located in High and Very High FHSZs in Local Responsibility Areas. Local ordinances may require igni琀椀on resistant construc琀椀on for remodel projects. Check with your local building department to determine which igni琀椀on resistant building codes apply to your project. In addi琀椀on, Government Code Sec琀椀on 51182 calls for defensible space clearance and other wildland fire safety prac琀椀ces for buildings. Owners are also required to make a natural hazard disclosure as part of a real estate transfer. For informa琀椀on regarding home hardening and defensible space clearance, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Does the designa琀椀on of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area trigger the 100-foot clearance requirement?
Yes, per Government Code 51182 unless a local government has passed a more stringent requirement, the 100-foot defensible space clearance applies. For informa琀椀on regarding home hardening and defensible space clearance, visit www.readyforwildfire.org.

Local Responsibility Area
FHSZ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar? In non-wildland areas, zone edges occur based on distance to the wildland edge. Because hazard in these areas is largely determined by incoming embers from adjacent wildland, urban areas that are similar in vegeta琀椀on type and housing density may have a change in FHSZ class as the distance to the wildland edge increases. Areas immediately adjacent to wildland receive the same FHSZ score as that wildland where fire originates, and the model then produces lower scores as the distance to wildland edge increases.

What is the process for developing Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area? CAL FIRE uses the same modeling data that is used to map the State Responsibility Area. The map, along with a model ordinance, are then sent to the governing body for adop琀椀on.

How are the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones impac琀椀ng development? Many of the changes expanding Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas have been supported by the building industry. CAL FIRE works closely with the building industry when se琀ng various building codes and defensible space requirements, so we are working together to not affect development itself but to make sure development matches the hazards of that area.

When will the Local Responsibility Area Map be released? The Local Responsibility Area map process will happen a昀琀er the State Responsibility Area process has been completed, which is es琀椀mated to occur in winter of 2025.

Why haven’t Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes been classified before in the Local Responsibility Area?
New legisla琀椀on, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021), now requires the adop琀椀on of all three Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes in the Local Responsibility Area. Previously only Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones were required for adop琀椀on in Local Responsibility Areas.

Local Responsibility Area
LRA Legislation Factsheet
Assembly Bill No.337
An act to add Chapter 6.8 (commencing with Section 51175) to Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 13108.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to fire protection.
[Enrolled, January 28, 1991]
AB 337, Bates. Very high fire hazard severity zones.
(1) Under existing law, the State Board of Forestry is required to classify all lands within the state, in accordance with prescribed criteria, for the purpose of determining areas in which the financial responsibility of preventing and suppressing fires is primarily the responsibility of the state.

This bill would declare that the prevention of fires is not a municipal affair but is instead, a matter of statewide concern, and would make a finding and declaration of the Legislature that its provisions apply to all local agencies, including, but not limited to, charter cities, charter counties, and charter cities and counties. The bill would prohibit that finding from limiting the authority of a local agency, as defined, from imposing more restrictive fire and panic safety requirements, as otherwise authorized by law.

The bill would state that it is not the intent of the Legislature to limit or restrict the authority of a local agency to impose more restrictive fire and panic safety requirements, as otherwise authorized by law.

This bill would require the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection to identify areas in the state as very high fire hazard severity zones within all counties pursuant to a prescribed schedule. The bill would require local agencies, as defined, to designate, by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones in their jurisdiction after receiving recommendations from the director, except as prescribed. The bill would authorize local agencies to include or exclude areas following certain findings and would require changes made by local agencies to be final and not rebuttable by the director. By requiring local agencies to designate very high fire hazard severity zones within their jurisdictions, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the State Fire Marshal to prepare and adopt a model ordinance that provides for the establishment of any high fire hazard security zones.

LRA Legislation Factsheet
Assembly Bill No.337 (Continued)
(2) Under existing law, any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area or forest-covered lands, brush-covered lands, or grass-covered lands, or any land that is covered with flammable material, is required to undertake specified fire protection measures, including the maintenance of specified firebreaks.

The bill would enact requirements of this nature for any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains, any occupied dwelling or occupied structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area, forest-covered land, brush-covered land, grass-covered land, or land covered with flammable material, which area or land is within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as described in (1).

The bill would authorize local agencies to exempt certain structures and would exempt certain land or water areas.

The bill would make violation of these requirements an infraction or misdemeanor, as specified, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program by creating a new crime, and would specify related matters.

This bill would require local agencies to notify owners of property of violation and would authorize local agencies to correct the conditions and make a lien upon the property, as prescribed. By creating these requirements, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

The bill would permit a violation of these requirements to be considered a public nuisance, as specified.
(3) Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt, amend, and repeal regulations for roof coverings and openings into the attic areas of buildings in those fire hazard severity zones in state responsibility lands as designated by the director. Existing law requires the director to classify lands within state responsibility areas into fire hazard severity zones.

This bill would instead require the State Fire Marshal to propose, and would require the State Building Standards Commission to adopt, amend, and repeal those regulations. The bill would also require the State Fire Marshal to propose, and would require the State Building Standards Commission to adopt, amend, and repeal, those regulations for buildings in very high fire hazard severity zones in state responsibility lands, designated by the director, and in very high fire hazard severity zones as described in (1). The bill would require roofs on all new buildings and certain existing buildings in both of those zones to be at least a class B roof that complies with Standard 32-7 of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted in the California Building Standards Code. The bill would impose requirements on installers and roofing materials and make other related changes. The bill would exempt historic buildings, as defined, from these provisions.

LRA Legislation Factsheet
Senate Bill No.63
CHAPTER 382
An act to amend Sections 51177, 51178, 51178.5, 51182, and 51189 of the Government Code, to amend Section 13108.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 4124.5 and 4291 of, and to add and repeal Sections 4123.8, 4291.5, and 4291.6 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to fire prevention.
[Approved by Governor September 28, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State September 28, 2021.] SB 63, Stern. Fire prevention: vegetation management: public education: grants: defensible space:
fire hazard severity zones.
(1) Existing law requires the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection to identify areas of the state as very high fire hazard severity zones based on specified criteria. Existing law requires a local agency, within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the director that identifies very high fire hazard severity zones, to make the information available for public review, as provided.

This bill, among other things, would also require the director to identify areas of the state as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones. The bill would modify the factors the director is required to use to identify areas into fire hazard severity zones, as provided. The bill would require a local agency to make this information available for public review and comment, as provided. By expanding the responsibility of a local agency, the bill would impose a statemandated local program.

This bill would also make conforming changes.
(2) Existing law requires a person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains an occupied dwelling or structure in, upon, or adjoining a mountainous area, forest-covered land, brushcovered land, grass-covered land, or land that is covered with flammable material that is within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as designated by a local agency, or a building or structure in, upon, or adjoining those areas or lands within a state responsibility area, to maintain a defensible space of 100 feet from each side and from the front and rear of the structure, as specified. Existing law authorizes a greater distance than specified above on the specified land in a very high fire hazard severity zone. Existing law specifies that clearance beyond the property line may only be required if state law, local ordinance, rule, or regulation includes certain findings and specifies that clearance on adjacent property shall only be conducted following written consent by the adjacent landowner.

LRA Legislation Factsheet
Amended by Senate Bill No.63
Government Code 51178
The State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 2.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.) Government Code 51178.5
Within 30 days after receiving a transmittal from the State Fire Marshal that identifies fire hazard severity zones pursuant to Section 51178, a local agency shall make the information available for public review and comment. The information shall be presented in a format that is understandable and accessible to the general public, including, but not limited to, maps. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 382, Sec. 3.5. (SB 63) Effective January 1, 2022.) LRA Legislation Factsheet
Assembly Bill No. 211
CHAPTER 574
An act to amend Sections 11891, 11893, 12581, 12996, 12998, 12999.4, and 12999.5 of, and to add Sections 12999.6 and 13001 to, the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Section 51179 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 44274.10, 44274.11, 44274.12, 44274.13, and 44274.14 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 3113, 4799.05, 14503.5.1, 14538, 14549.2, 14581, 42052, and 42060 of, to add Sections 14537.5, 14548, 14555, and 21166.3 to, to add Part 5 (commencing with Section 75250) to Division 44 of, and to repeal Section 75250.1 of, the Public Resources Code, to amend Section 43152.6 of, and to amend and repeal Section 43152.10 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Section 13198 of the Water Code, to amend the Budget Act of 2021 (Chapters 21, 69, and 240 of the Statutes of 2021) by amending Item 8570-002-0001 of Section

2.00 of that act, and to amend the Budget Act of 2021 (Chapter 44 of the Statutes of 2022) by amending Items 3540-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of that act, relating to public resources, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, bill related to the budget. [Approved by Governor September 27, 2022. Filed with Secretary of State September 27, 2022.] AB 211, Committee on Budget. Public resources trailer bill. (2) Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas of the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on specified criteria. Existing law requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. Existing law authorizes a local agency, at its discretion, to include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as very high fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence, as provided.

This bill would additionally require a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate and high fire hazard severity zones within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. By expanding the responsibility of a local agency, the bill would impose a statemandated local program. The bill would additionally authorize a local agency, at its discretion, to include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively. The bill would prohibit the local agency from decreasing the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, as provided.

LRA Legislation Factsheet
Amended by Assembly Bill No. 211
Government Code 51179
(a) A local agency shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.
(b) (1) A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as very high fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection within the area.
(2) A local agency may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively. (3) A local agency shall not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency, and, in exercising its discretion pursuant to paragraph (2), may only increase the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the jurisdiction of the local agency.
(c) The local agency shall transmit a copy of an ordinance adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption. (d) Changes made by a local agency to the recommendations made by the State Fire Marshal shall be final and shall not be rebuttable by the State Fire Marshal. (e) The State Fire Marshal shall prepare and adopt a model ordinance that provides for the establishment of very high fire hazard severity zones.

(f) Any ordinance adopted by a local agency pursuant to this section that substantially conforms to the model ordinance of the State Fire Marshal shall be presumed to be in compliance with the requirements of this section.
(g) A local agency shall post a notice at the office of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency identifying the location of the map provided by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. If the agency amends the map, pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of this section, the notice shall instead identify the location of the amended map. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 574, Sec. 10. (AB 211) Effective September 27, 2022.) LRA Legislation Factsheet
Increasing Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ)
Area and Designation
Government Code section 51179 requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high FHSZ within 120 days of receiving the identified FHSZ’s from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.

The law does not allow for a local jurisdiction to request changes or provide comments to the State Fire Marshal on the FHSZ designations. However, a local agency may choose to increase the designation of a FHSZ from the FHSZ identified by the State Fire Marshal, or designate areas as having a FHSZ that were not designated in a FHSZ by the State Fire Marshal. This may occur because FHSZ zone edges in the maps and data from the State Fire Marshal are not aligned with parcel boundaries or roads that some may consider for lines of convenance when adopting ordinances. A local agency is not allowed to reduce the designation of a FHSZ classification from the State Fire Marshal (i.e. a local agency cannot make an area designated as High by the State Fire Marshal, Moderate in its adopted ordinance).

However, a local jurisdiction can increase the designation from the one identified by the State Fire Marshal. If a local agency decides to increase the designation of a FHSZ, it may do so if it does the following:

1. If increasing the designation to Very High, a local agency must make a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection.

2. If increasing the designation to Moderate or High, a local agency may do this at its discretion.

If a local agency decides to include areas in its FHSZ adopted ordinance not identified as being in a FHSZ by the State Fire Marshal, it may include those areas if it does the following:

1. If including areas not identified as being in a FHSZ and designating it as Very High, a local agency must make a finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that the requirements of Government Code section 51182 are necessary for effective fire protection.

2. If including areas not identified as being in a FHSZ and designating it as Moderate or High, a local agency may do this at its discretion.

LRA Legislation Factsheet

ATTACHMENT 1
Draft Ordinance
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City of Lakeport Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
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CalFire—LRA Factsheet Flipbook
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Received Public Comments
ATTACHMENT 5
FY 24/25 Departmental Goals
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Performance Evaluation Worksheet
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Unrepresented/Management Employees
Compensation & Benefits Program (2024-2028)
From: Hilary Britton
To: Kevin Ingram
Cc: Kelly Buendia
Subject: Fw: City of Lakeport FHSZ in LRA Adoption
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 2:33:37 PM
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Hi Kevin,
Please see email below inquiry about our plans to adopt the CAL FIRE FHSZ in LRA.

Our office is tracking the adoption of CAL FIRE FHSZ in LRA maps statewide and would appreciate feedback on the following:

When is the City of Lakeport expected to conduct first and second hearings to officially consider and adopt the updated CAL FIRE FHSZ in LRA by ordinance?
As of this date is the City of Lakeport expected to officially adopt the updated CAL FIRE FHSZ in LRA as is or with modifications as permitted by California Government Code Section 51179? If a map with modification is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179, will the FHSZs depicted on that map be used as the basis for AB-38 defensible space real estate inspections? Once adopted we would like to update our records with a copy of the official adoption ordinance and map.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and feedback.

Regards,
Tim
Tim Gibson
Principal Geo-Spatial Analyst
First American Real Estate Disclosures Corporation
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From: Hilary Britton
To: Kevin Ingram
Subject: Fw: Comment:Fire Hazard Map
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:51:46 AM
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Please see email below. I will reach out to them to advise I have forwarded this. I will keep a copy for the meeting when we review and I will add the commenters email to the agenda distribution list so they will be notified when the public hearing is held.

Hilary Britton
Deputy City Clerk/Records Supervisor
City of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615 x102
[email protected]
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*For Public Records Act requests, please visit our online public records request system Book time to meet with me
From: Geoff Wardle <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:42 AM
To: Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Cc: P. Lyn Middleton <[email protected]>
Subject: Comment:Fire Hazard Map
My wife and I reside at 2255 Will O View Circle within the Lakeport City Limits. We bought and moved into the property in October 2023, having previously lived in Southern California. Because the only fire insurance we could obtain was through Cal Fire we are very aware of the fire hazards associated with this region. Since then, our CalFire insurance policy renewal has risen substantially to $5,700 per annum.

So, for the record, my main concern is that I was quite unaware of any opportunity to comment on the proposed fire hazard severity zone until reading in the Lake County News article of May 7 that county and city officials have noted that they have had no public comment on the plans.

As a resident in what has thus far, been categorized as a “Moderate Risk” area I am surprised that I received no notification by the county or the city. While I understand, from that same article, that public comment will have little impact on the outcome, I would like to understand how this might affect us with respect to future fire insurance.

I will also call City Manager, Kevin Ingram and reach out to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Thank you for your attention
Geoff Wardle and P. Lyn Middleton
Kathy Barnwell
605 Oak Park Way
Lakeport, CA 95453
5/10/25
Brad Rasmussen
Lake County Board of Supervisors
Mireya Turner
Lake County Community Development Department
Re: Cal Fire Local Responsibility Areas Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps I read a May 7, 2025 article in lakeconews.com regarding the lack of community response received by the cities and Lake County on the “Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones” maps created by Cal Fire.

The initial March 20, 2025 article I read in lakeconews indicated that “local governments must adopt the map as is or with a higher hazard severity rating, regardless of public input or fire mitigation efforts.” The article further verified that “state government code does not allow any adjustment to a lower rating in the map.”
Although there is a required 'public comment’ period, it’s apparent Cal Fire will not be considering the public’s concerns or making any changes to improve our ratings.

Nevertheless, here are my thoughts:
1) Insurance companies will definitely use these maps. They have been using the 2011 map for 14 years now. When we were looking to buy a new home in 2012 and 2013, we were told specifically by our current carrier and other local carriers that they would not cover homes in the CalFire mapped high risk areas. We also knew several friends who had their insurance cancelled due to the 2011 maps.
2) Insurance companies will definitely cancel policies based on these new maps. 3) It will be very difficult for anyone to get insurance once it has been cancelled, and it will be difficult to buy and sell real property due to insurance issues. People may even lose their homes if they can’t afford insurance and can’t sell because the homes are uninsurable. 4) I fear this may also lead to people who are asked to evacuate in a fire situation to instead stay and try to fight the fire to protect their uninsured home and possessions.

It’s hard for me to believe the legislature in California wants to bring more hardship and still higher homeownership costs to our state than we already endure. I see how this hurts all Californians, but I fail to see how it helps any of us.

Kathy Barnwell
cc: Alan Flora, City of Clearlake
Kevin Ingram, City of Lakeport
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From Geoff Wardle <[email protected]>
Date Thu 5/8/2025 8:43 AM
To Hilary Britton <[email protected]>
Cc P. Lyn Middleton <[email protected]>
My wife and I reside at 2255 Will O View Circle within the Lakeport City Limits. We bought and moved into the property in October 2023, having previously lived in Southern California. Because the only fire insurance we could obtain was through Cal Fire we are very aware of the fire hazards associated with this region. Since then, our CalFire insurance policy renewal has risen substantially to $5,700 per annum.

I will also call City Manager, Kevin Ingram and reach out to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Thank you for your attention
Geoff Wardle and P. Lyn Middleton
Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 1 Agenda Item #VII.A.1.

CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency
Lakeport Industrial Development Agency
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport

STAFF REPORT
RE: Illegal Fireworks-Police & Fire Operations Plan MEETING DATE: 06/03/2025 SUBMITTED BY: Dale Stoebe, Chief of Police
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:

The City Council is being asked to receive and file the Illegal Fireworks Operation Plan for the 30-day period surrounding the 4th of July (June 17 through July 16).

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Lakeport Municipal Code Chapter 5.30 Fireworks, sub 5.30.220(a) requires that the Police Department present to the City Council an operation plan. Said operation plan shall include the following information:
(i) Identification of areas within the City where illegal fireworks were a problem in the previous year; (ii) A detailed explanation of the deployment of fire and law enforcement personnel to deal with those troublesome areas as well as with the balance of the City; (iii) A report on the apparatus and personnel who will be on duty for the period of June 17 through July 16 of this year, and more particularly, on July 1 through 5, inclusive; (iv) Recommendations on and discussion of what, if any, dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement patrols there should be for that year and all other relevant information and statistics deemed necessary by the City Council.

Traditionally, there are significant increases in the number of visitors to our city during the July 4th holiday and the 30-day period surrounding it. As in past years the possession and use of illegal fireworks remained a significant problem in the city in 2024. With a fireworks show event and sales of safe and sane fireworks moving forward this July 4th, we expect an increase of people in the city. This July 4th, the Police Department will deploy all of our staff as well as mutual aid staff from other law enforcement agencies in Lake County.

Additionally, the Lakeport Fire Protection District will be operationally ready to deploy additional staff as necessary. Efforts will be made for the police and fire departments to deploy an illegal fireworks enforcement team targeting those using illegal fireworks in the city. A public outreach campaign regarding the dangers of illegal fireworks will also begin in early June.

OPTIONS:

Receive and file staff report including operation plan or request additional information from staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None $5,000.00 in Police Overtime Budgeted Item? Yes No Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 2 Agenda Item #VII.A.1.

Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $ Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:

Comments: The fireworks sale surcharge paid to the City is sufficient to cover police overtime cost.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☒ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☐ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☐ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☐ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☒ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:

Receive and file the Illegal Fireworks Police Operation Plan.

Attachments: 1. Police & Fire Operation Plan for Illegal Fireworks

2. Fireworks Information Flyer

3. Public Communication Safe & Sane Fireworks
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POLICE/FIRE OPERATIONS PLAN FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS

EFFECTIVE
JUNE 17 – July 16

1. Identification of areas within the City where illegal fireworks were a problem in the previous year.

The Police Department has identified the areas described as “The Parklands”, “Will-oPoint”, Willow Tree Plaza, Shoreline Shopping Center, Vista Point, 16th & Hartley Street, the new Xabatin Community Park, Lakeport Unified School District campuses, the Mendocino College – Lake County Campus, and the residential districts surrounding those areas as those areas are most affected by illegal fireworks.

2. Detailed explanation of the deployment of law enforcement and fire personnel to deal with those troublesome areas as well with the balance of the City.

The Police Department provides routine patrol to those areas which present the most problems on a daily basis when staffing levels permit and during the course of the patrol officer’s duties. Increased patrols with targeted enforcement will occur in specific areas when deemed necessary or as workload allows. The fire department will be operationally ready to increase staffing as needed.

3. A report on the apparatus and personnel who will be on duty for the period mentioned above and more particularly on the 1st through the 5th of July.

The Police Department will provide uniformed patrol to those areas described above through June 17 and July 16 when staffing levels permit. As it relates to Independence Day, 7-4-2025, the Police Department will request mutual aid from local allied agencies and will run police operations from the command center at Lakeport City Hall. The Police Department will staff each shift: day, swing, graveyard and cover directly targeting the troublesome areas and seeking out illegal fireworks violators, while also being assigned to provide regular service to the remaining areas of the City, not deemed as troublesome.

4. Detailed explanation of the deployment of law enforcement and fire prevention personnel for dedicated illegal fireworks enforcement patrol and other relevant information.

If staffing levels allow the Police Department will be staffing one uniformed patrol officer, utilizing an unmarked police vehicle, along with a fire prevention officer from the Lakeport Fire Protection District, to serve as a specialized team dedicated to the focused patrol targeting illegal fireworks within the City, between the hours of 7-4-2025 ATTACHMENT 1
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at 1500 hours and 7-5-2025 0300 hours. In addition, Enforcement Officers from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection will be requested to augment focused targeting of possessors and users of illegal fireworks. A public outreach campaign regarding the dangers of illegal fireworks will also be used.

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CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council 
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District 
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency 

STAFF REPORT
RE: Adoption of the City of Lakeport Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP)
MEETING DATE: 6/3/2025
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Harris, Utilities Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT:  Information only  Discussion  Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:

The City Council is being asked to adopt the City of Lakeport’s Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP), consistent with the requirements of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

On December 19, 2023, the State Water Board adopted the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) which took effect on July 1, 2024, and replaces prior regulations under California Code of Regulations Title 17.

The CCCPH establishes statewide standards to ensure drinking water systems are protected from contamination due to backflow events.

As a public water system, the City of Lakeport is required to comply with these new regulations, including adopting a formal Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP) and submitting the program to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) by July 1, 2025.

On May 20, 2025, the City Council adopted revisions to Chapter 13.08 of the Lakeport Municipal Code to align with the CCCPH. At the time, adoption of the program was postponed at the recommendation of the City Attorney to allow the ordinance changes to be finalized first.

Staff has now finalized the draft CCCP, which outlines how the City will meet the 10 required program elements of the CCCPH, including:
• Ordinance authority and enforcement tools,
• Program coordination,
• Hazard assessment,
• Backflow prevention assembly tracking,
• Certified testing requirements,
• Public outreach and education, and
• Local agency coordination.

The CCCP will serve as the City's formal program guide and will be submitted to the District Engineer upon Council adoption. A copy of the CCCP and the CCCPH are attached for review.

Meeting Date: 06/03/2025 Page 2 Agenda Item #VII.B.1.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Adoption of the Cross-Connection Control Program is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (operation of existing facilities), Section 15302 (replacement of existing systems), and Section 15308 (actions to protect the environment).

Additionally, adoption of the CCCP implements existing State requirements and will not have a significant effect on the environment under CEQA Section 15061(b)(3).

OPTIONS:

1. Adopt the City of Lakeport Cross-Connection Program as presented.

2. Direct staff to revise the program and return at a future meeting.

3. Take no action, or alternatively provide additional direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:
 None  $ Budgeted Item?  Yes  No
Budget Adjustment Needed?  Yes  No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $ Affected fund(s):  General Fund  Water OM Fund  Sewer OM Fund  Other:

Comments: None
SUGGESTED MOTION:

Move to adopt the City of Lakeport’s Cross-Connection Control Program as required by the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board.

COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☒ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☒ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☐ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☐ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☐ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
 Attachments: 1. Draft City of Lakeport Cross Connection Control Program

2. Cross Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH)
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City Of Lakeport
225 Park Street
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-5615
Cross-Connection
Control Program
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Adopted ___Date_________
Cross-Connection Control Program
Accompanying this Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP) is the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook that became effective on July 1, 2024, and will replace the rules and regulations of Title 17.

The purpose of a cross-connection control program is to prevent the occurrence of backflow into a Public Water System (PWS’s) distribution system in order to protect customers from contamination or pollution from any on-site hazards. Properly installed and maintained Backflow Prevention Assemblies (BPAs), devices or methods provide protection against the threat posed by many conditions typically found on a user’s premise.

This CCCP adopted by City of Lakeport is meant to be utilized in conjunction with the CCCPH as an appendix and policy guidelines. The CCCPH provides the basis for regulating the use and management of cross-connection control programs and BPAs in PWSs, and related requirements for supporting programs and policies. Activities or uses outside of the scope of the authority of the State Water Board to regulate PWSs are not regulated by the CCCPH, including California Plumbing Code requirements and definitions not related to PWS’s.

Section 3.1.3 (“Program for Public Water System Cross-Connection Control”) of the CCCPH requires that a PWS must protect the public water supply through implementation and enforcement of a crossconnection control program. Unless otherwise specified by Chapter 3 of the CCCPH or directed by the State Water Board, a PWS may implement its cross-connection control program, in whole or in part, either directly or by way of contract or agreement with another party. The PWS, however, shall not be responsible for abatement of cross-connections which may exist within a user's premises. The crossconnection control program must include at a minimum the following 10 elements:

Element 1-Operating rules or ordinances – Each PWS must have operating rules, ordinances, by-laws or a resolution to implement the cross-connection program. The PWS must have legal authority to implement corrective actions in the event a water user fails to comply in a timely manner with the PWS’s provisions regarding the installation, inspection, field testing, or maintenance of BPAs required pursuant to this Chapter. Such corrective actions must include the PWS’s ability to perform at least one of the following:
(A) deny or discontinue water service to a water user,
(B) install, inspect, field test, and/or maintain a BPA at a water user’s premises, or (C) otherwise address in a timely manner a failure to comply with the cross-connection control program.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 1- City of Lakeport will adopt an Ordinance that will provide the necessary authority required for the City to enforce the regulations of the CCCPH. City of Lakeport will utilize the CCCPH as the official Cross-Connection Control Program rules.

Element 2- Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator – The PWS must designate at least one individual involved in the development of and be responsible for the reporting, tracking, and other administration duties of its cross-connection control program. For PWS with more than 3,000 service connections the Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator must be a cross-connection control specialist.
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City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 2- City of Lakeport will designate the Utilities Director as the CCCP Coordinator, as well as designate the Utilities Superintendent as the assistant program coordinator. The District has less than 3,000 service connections, however the City will consult a CrossConnection Control Specialist if necessary or required by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Element 3- Hazard Assessments- The PWS must survey its service area and conduct hazard assessments per Article 2 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH that identifies actual or potential cross-connection hazards, degree of hazard, and any backflow protection needed.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 3- City of Lakeport will conduct surveys of its service area and conduct hazard assessments that would identify potential or actual cross-connection hazards, the degree of hazards, and identify any backflow protection needed in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.

Element 4- Backflow Prevention- The PWS must ensure that actual and potential cross-connections are eliminated when possible or controlled by the installation of approved BPAs or air-gap separation (AGs) consistent with the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 4- City of Lakeport through a system of customer premises contact, PWS surveys and inspection, will institute the applicable procedures for notification of potential or actual cross-connection hazards, up to and including termination of the service connection to the user’s premises to eliminate or control potential or actual cross-connections consistent with the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.

Element 5- Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and Certified Cross-Connection Control Specialists – The PWS must ensure all BPA testers and cross-connection control specialists used are certified per Article 4 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 5- City of Lakeport will maintain lists of BPA testers and Cross-Connection Control Specialists in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 3 of the CPPH, and that maintenance will include checking certifications and qualifications of testers and specialists provided to users.

Element 6- Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing – The PWS must develop and implement a procedure for ensuring all BPAs are field tested, inspected, and maintained and AG’s are inspected and maintained in accordance with CCCPH section 3.3.3.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 6-City of Lakeport will utilize a database to ensure all BPAs are field tested, inspected, and maintained and AGs are inspected and maintained in accordance with CCCPH section 3.3.3.

Element 7- Recordkeeping – The PWS must develop and implement a recordkeeping system in accordance with CCCPH section 3.5.1.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 7- City of Lakeport will continue to utilize our recordkeeping in accordance with CCCPH section 3.5.1.

Element 8-Backflow Incident Response, Reporting and Notification – The PWS must develop and implement procedures for investigating and responding to suspected or actual backflow incidents in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.
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City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 8- City of Lakeport will develop and implement procedures for investigating and responding to suspected or actual backflow incidents in accordance with Article 5 of Chapter 3 of the CCCPH within 6 months of the adoption of the CCCP Ordinance.

Element 9-Public Outreach and Education – The PWS must implement a cross-connection control public outreach and education program element that includes educating staff, customers, and the community about backflow protection and cross-connection control. The PWS may implement this requirement through a variety of methods which may include providing information on cross-connection control and backflow protection in periodic water bill inserts, pamphlet distribution, new customer documentation, email, and consumer confidence reports.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 9- City of Lakeport will implement a cross-connection control public outreach and education program element that includes educating staff, customers, and the community about backflow protection and cross-connection control. The City will utilize outside technical assistance providers to educate the staff on cross-connection control, and the City will utilize bill inserts, new customer notification, and the consumer confidence report.

Element 10- Local Entity Coordination – The PWS must coordinate with applicable local entities that are involved in either cross-connection control or public health protection to ensure hazard assessments can be performed, appropriate backflow protection is provided and provide assistance in the investigation of backflow incidents. Local entities may include but are not limited to plumbing, permitting, or health officials, law enforcement, fire departments, maintenance, and public and private entities.

City of Lakeport Compliance with Element 10- City of Lakeport will reach out to local entities such as fire departments, correctional facilities, and commercial businesses to provide outreach to ensure the successful implementation of the CCCP.
**City of Lakeport will submit to the SWRCB-DDW, District engineer, program elements, details, databases, recordkeeping plans, and program timeframes for successful implementation after the adoption of the CCCP Ordinance by the City.

State Water Resources Control Board
Cross-Connection Control
Policy Handbook
Standards and Principles for California’s
Public Water Systems
Adopted: December 19, 2023
Effective: July 1, 2024
California Environmental Protection Agency
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Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................1 Chapter 1 – Policy Overview.........................................................................................................2

1.1 Objective .............................................................................................................................2

1.2 Applicability .........................................................................................................................2

1.3 Policy Development Background and Legal Authorities......................................................2

1.3.1 California Safe Drinking Water Act ...............................................................................2 Chapter 2 – Background on Backflow Protection and Cross-Connection Control ........................6

2.1 What is a Cross-Connection?..............................................................................................6

2.2 Purpose of a Cross-Connection Control Program...............................................................7

2.3 Notes on Applicability of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook..........................7 Chapter 3 – Standards for Backflow Protection and Cross-Connection Control.........................10 Article 1 – Definitions and General Requirements ..................................................................10

3.1.1 Definitions ...................................................................................................................10

3.1.2 Applicability.................................................................................................................14

3.1.3 Program for Public Water System Cross-Connection Control ....................................14

3.1.4 Plan for Public Water System Cross-Connection Control...........................................16 Article 2 – Hazard Assessments and Required Protection......................................................19

3.2.1 Hazard Assessments..................................................................................................19

3.2.2 Backflow Protection Required.....................................................................................20 Article 3 – Backflow Prevention Assemblies ...........................................................................23

3.3.1 Standards for Types of Backflow Protection...............................................................23

3.3.2 Installation Criteria for Backflow Protection ................................................................23

3.3.3 Field Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Air Gap Inspection .............................................................................................................................................24 Article 4 – Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and Cross-Connection Control Specialists ................................................................................................................................................26

3.4.1 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification ...................................................26

3.4.2 Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification ......................................................30 Article 5 – Recordkeeping, Backflow Incident Response, and Notification .............................33

3.5.1 Recordkeeping............................................................................................................33

3.5.2 Backflow Incident Response Procedure .....................................................................33

3.5.3 Backflow Incident Notification .....................................................................................34 Appendix .....................................................................................................................................36 ii
Appendix
Appendix A: Assembly Bills 1671 (2017, Chapter 533) and 1180 (2019, Chapter 455) Appendix B: ASME A112.1.2-2012(R2017) Table 1, Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing Fixtures, page 4
Appendix C: Backflow Prevention Assembly Diagrams
Appendix D: High Hazard Premises
Appendix E: General Range of Knowledge for Cross-Connection Control Specialists Appendix F: Example Backflow Incident Reporting Form
Appendix G: Related Statutes and Regulations
1 Acronyms and Abbreviations
As used in this policy, acronyms and abbreviations reference the following:

Acronym or Abbreviation Meaning
AB Assembly Bill
AG Air Gap separation
BAT Best Available Technology
BPA Backflow Prevention Assembly
Bus. & Prof. Code Business and Professional Code
CA California
CBSC California Building Standards Commission
CCCPH Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
CCR California Code of Regulations
C.F.R. Code of Federal Regulations
CHSC California Health and Safety Code
Civ. Code Civil Code
DC Double Check valve backflow prevention assembly
DCDA Double Check Detector backflow prevention Assembly DCDA-II Double Check Detector backflow prevention Assembly – type II
Division Division of Drinking Water
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
Gov. Code Government Code
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level
Pen. Code Penal Code
PVB Pressure Vacuum Breaker backsiphonage prevention
assembly
PWS Public Water System
RP Reduced Pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly
RPDA Reduced Pressure principle Detector backflow
prevention Assembly
RPDA-II Reduced Pressure principle Detector backflow
prevention Assembly – type II
RW Recycled Water
SB Senate Bill
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
State Water Board State Water Resources Control Board
SVB Spill-resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly
U.S. United States
2 Chapter 1 – Policy Overview

1.1 Objective
The primary objective of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) is the protection of public health through the establishment of standards intended to ensure a public water system’s (PWS) drinking water distribution system will not be subject to the backflow of liquids, gases, or other substances. In addition, by providing basic educational information on backflow prevention, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) intends to build a foundation of awareness within the regulated community regarding the importance of backflow protection and crossconnection control, leading to the implementation of a robust cross-connection control program for PWSs.

1.2 Applicability
The CCCPH and its standards apply to all California PWSs, as defined in California’s Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)). Compliance with this CCCPH is mandatory for all California PWSs.

1.3 Policy Development Background and Legal Authorities Through the adoption of the CCCPH, the State Water Board is exercising its authority, under California’s Safe Drinking Water Act1(SDWA), to establish enforceable standards applicable to California’s PWSs. Failure to comply with the CCCPH may result in the issuance of compliance, enforcement, or other corrective actions against a PWS.

1.3.1 California Safe Drinking Water Act
On October 6, 2017, Assembly Bill 1671 (AB 1671) was approved and filed with the Secretary of State (see Appendix A). AB 1671 amended California’s SDWA through the establishment of CHSC sections 116407 and 116555.5. AB 1671 also amended section 116810 of the CHSC, which is briefly discussed in Appendix G.

On October 2, 2019, Assembly Bill 1180 (AB 1180) was approved and filed with the Secretary of State. AB 1180 amended Section 116407 of the CHSC and added section 13521.2 to the Water Code. AB 1180 requires that the CCCPH include provisions for the use of a swivel or changeover device (swivel-ell).
1 CHSC, div. 104, pt. 12, ch. 4, section 116270 et seq. 3 AB 1671 and 1180 established the following:
· The State Water Board must adopt standards for backflow protection and crossconnection control by January 1, 2020. · The State Water Board may establish standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control through the adoption of the CCCPH, with the CCCPH not being subject to the requirements of the CA Administrative Procedure Act. 2 · If standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control are established via the CCCPH, the State Water Board must:
o Consult with state and local agencies and persons, identified by the State Water Board, as having expertise on the subject of backflow protection and cross-connection control.
o Hold at least two public hearings before adoption of the CCCPH. o Post the CCCPH on the State Water Board website.
· Upon the effective date of the CCCPH, the previous cross-connection control standards3 become inoperative, and are repealed 90 days later, unless the State Water Board determines not to repeal a specific existing regulation. · A PWS must implement a cross-connection control program that complies with the standards adopted by the State Water Board.
· Use of a swivel-ell must be consistent with any notification and backflow protection provisions contained in the CCCPH.

The development of the CCCPH included consultation with stakeholders, including state and local agencies, on an array of subjects related to cross-connection control, consistent with the statutory mandate, as well as consideration of input from other stakeholders and the general public in a February 20, 2020 workshop.

Prior to adoption of the CCCPH, in accordance with the statutory mandate, the State Water Board held two public hearings - one on April 27, 2021, and the other on December 5, 2022. A Board Workshop was held on October 18, 2023.

Pursuant to sections 116407 and 116555.5 of the CHSC, the State Water Board chose to adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control through the adoption of this CCCPH, which became effective July 1, 2024.

Aside from the mandates of AB 1671 related to the State Water Board’s need and authority to develop and adopt an enforceable CCCPH, there are long-standing statutory mandates in California’s SDWA concerning backflow protection and crossconnection control, some of which are summarized below. 2 Gov. Code, tit. 2, div. 3, pt. 1, ch. 3.5, section 11340 et seq. 3 Cal. Code Regs., tit. 17, div. 1, ch. 5, subch. 1, grp. 4, arts. 1 & 2, section 7583 et seq. 4 · The State Water Board is required to adopt regulations for the control of crossconnections that it determines to be necessary for ensuring PWSs “distribute a reliable and adequate supply of pure, wholesome, potable, and healthy water.” (CHSC section 116375, subd. (c).)
· Any person who owns a PWS is required to ensure that the distribution system will not be subject to backflow under normal operating conditions. (CHSC section 116555, subd. (a)(2).)
Prior to AB 1671 and the adoption of this CCCPH, California’s regulations pertaining to cross-connection control were set forth in regulations in CCR Title 17, 4 which were
adopted in 1987 with minor revisions in 2000. Although still protective to public health, the CCR Title 17 cross-connection regulations required updating as both the drinking water and cross-connection control industries had evolved. This CCCPH updates those regulations, which as previously noted are no longer operative following the adoption of the CCCPH.

The State Water Board may update its standards for backflow protection and crossconnection control through revisions of the CCCPH. Prior to adopting substantive revisions to the CCCPH, the State Water Board will consult with state and local agencies and persons identified as having expertise on the subject by the State Water Board, and the State Water Board will hold at least one public hearing to consider public comments.
4 Cal. Code Regs., tit. 17, div. 1, ch. 5, subch. 1, grp. 4, arts. 1 & 2, section 7583 et seq. 5 This page intentionally left blank
6 Chapter 2 – Background on Backflow Protection
and Cross-Connection Control

2.1 What is a Cross-Connection?
A cross-connection is an interconnection between a potable water supply and a nonpotable source via any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement between a PWS and any source or distribution system containing liquid, gas, or other substances not from an approved water supply. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections, improperly installed swivel or change-over devices and other temporary or permanent devices through which, or because of which backflow can occur are considered to be cross-connections.
5 The CCCPH includes acceptable
installation criteria for swivel-ell and other types of backflow prevention assemblies (BPAs) to prevent backflow.

Backflow is the undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a PWS’s distribution system or approved water supply.

The presence of a cross-connection represents a location in a distribution system through which backflow of contaminants or pollutants can occur. Backflow occurs when a non-potable source is at a greater pressure than the potable water distribution system.

Backflow can occur from either backsiphonage or backpressure. Backsiphonage occurs when a non-potable source enters the drinking water supply due to negative (i.e., sub-atmospheric) distribution system pressure. Backpressure occurs when the pressure from a non-potable source exceeds the pressure in the potable water distribution system.

Backsiphonage may be caused by a variety of circumstances, such as main breaks, flushing, pump failure, or emergency firefighting water demand. Backpressure may occur when heating, cooling, waste disposal, or industrial manufacturing systems are connected to potable supplies and the pressure in the external system exceeds the pressure in the distribution system. Both situations act to change the direction of water, which normally flows from the distribution system to the customer, so that non-potable substances from industrial, commercial, or residential premises flows back into the distribution system through a cross-connection.

Cross-connections are not limited to industrial or commercial facilities. Submerged inlets are found on many common plumbing fixtures and are sometimes necessary features of the fixtures if they are to function properly. Examples of this type of design are siphon-jet urinals or water closets, flushing rim slop sinks, and dental cuspidors. 5 California Department of Health Services (DHS), Public Water Supply Branch. (1988). Guidance Manual for cross connection Control Program (Green Manual). California Department of Health Services. 7 Older bathtubs and lavatories may have supply inlets below the flood level rims, but modern sanitary design has minimized or eliminated this cross-connection in new fixtures. Chemical and industrial process vats sometimes have submerged inlets where the water pressure is used as an aid in diffusion, dispersion and agitation of the vat contents. Even though a supply pipe may be installed above a vat, backsiphonage can still occur. Siphon action has been shown to raise a liquid in a pipe such as water almost 34 feet. Some submerged inlets are difficult to control, including those which are not apparent until a significant change in water level occurs or where a supply may be conveniently extended below the liquid surface by means of a hose or auxiliary piping. A submerged inlet may be created in numerous ways, and its detection may be difficult.

Chemical and biological contaminants have caused illness and deaths during known incidents of backflow, with contamination affecting several service connections, and the number of incidents reported is believed to be a small percentage of the total number of backflow incidents that actually occur. The public health risk from cross-connections and backflow is a function of a variety of factors including cross-connection and backflow occurrence and type and amount of contaminants.

2.2 Purpose of a Cross-Connection Control Program
The purpose of a cross-connection control program is to prevent the occurrence of backflow into a PWS’s distribution system in order to protect customers from contamination or pollution from any on-site hazards. Properly installed and maintained BPAs, devices or methods provide protection against the threat posed by many conditions typically found on a user’s premise.

The use of approved BPAs ensures that the appropriate performance evaluation of the assembly was conducted. It is important and required by the CCCPH to select and properly install an approved BPA that is capable of protecting the distribution system from the hazard identified. The success of a program depends on individuals that are knowledgeable about cross-connection control to identify actual and potential hazards, apply principles of backflow protection and prevention, and implement cross-connection control policies and procedures. A successful program will have ongoing surveillance of a PWS to ensure BPAs, devices or methods are working, and identify new hazards or changes in the distribution system. Certified specialists are needed to properly evaluate the degree of hazard that exists in the distribution system. Hazards typically identified in distribution systems along with the required level of protection are specified in Chapter 3 of the CCCPH.

2.3 Notes on Applicability of the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
The CCCPH provides the basis for regulating the use and management of crossconnection control programs and BPAs in PWSs, and related requirements for supporting programs and policies. Activities or uses outside of the scope of the 8 authority of the State Water Board to regulate PWSs are not regulated by the CCCPH, including California Plumbing Code requirements and definitions not related to PWSs.

Recycled water cross-connection control installations and programs for the purposes of protecting the recycled water supply are not regulated by the CCCPH, although a PWS that uses recycled water is regulated by the CCCPH to ensure that a PWS’s drinking water system has adequate backflow protection from a recycled water system.

Water systems that do not meet the definition of a PWS (e.g. “State Small Water Systems” under CCR Title 22, Article 3) are not regulated by the CCCPH, although they may need to comply with the California Plumbing Code, local health agencies, and other laws or entities.

Transient noncommunity and nontransient noncommunity systems are PWSs and must comply with both the California Plumbing Code and CCCPH. The California Plumbing Code and the CCCPH will overlap in protection of these user premises. To ensure compliance, these noncommunity water systems may need to have internal crossconnection control programs within the user premises.

Noncommunity water systems must have the ability to enforce backflow protection within the premises. Compliance with the California Plumbing Code can be verified by the PWS and used for compliance with the CCCPH. Compliance with the CCCPH is documented through the hazard assessment and maintenance of an inventory of fieldtestable BPAs and methods. Annual field testing of BPAs is required. Where the minimum backflow protection differs between the California Plumbing Code and the CCCPH, the more protective minimum protection will be required. 9 This page intentionally left blank
10 Chapter 3 – Standards for Backflow Protection
and Cross-Connection Control
Article 1 – Definitions and General Requirements

3.1.1 Definitions
The following definitions apply to the terms used in the CCCPH:
“Air-gap separation” or “AG” means a physical vertical separation of at least two (2) times the effective pipe diameter between the free-flowing discharge end of a potable water supply pipeline and the flood level of an open or non-pressurized receiving vessel, and in no case less than one (1) inch.
“Approved water supply” means a water source that has been approved by the State Water Board for domestic use in a public water system and designated as such in a domestic water supply permit issued pursuant to section 116525 of the CHSC. “Auxiliary water supply” means a source of water, other than an approved water supply, that is either used or equipped, or can be equipped, to be used as a water supply and is located on the premises of, or available to, a water user. “Backflow” means an undesired or unintended reversal of flow of water and/or other liquids, gases, or other substances into a public water system’s distribution system or approved water supply.
“Backflow prevention assembly” or “BPA” means a mechanical assembly designed and constructed to prevent backflow, such that while in-line it can be maintained and its ability to prevent backflow, as designed, can be field tested, inspected and evaluated.
“Backflow prevention assembly tester” means a person who is certified as a backflow prevention assembly tester.
“Community water system” means a public water system that serves at least 15 service connections used by yearlong residents or regularly serves at least 25 yearlong residents of the area served by the system.
“Contact hour” means not less than 50 minutes of a continuing education course. “Continuing education course” means a presentation or training that transmits information related to cross-connection control programs and backflow prevention and protection.
11 “Cross-connection” means any actual or potential connection or structural arrangement between a public water system, including a piping system connected to the public water system and located on the premises of a water user or available to the water user, and any source or distribution system containing liquid, gas, or other substances not from an approved water supply.
“Cross-connection control specialist” means a person who is certified as a crossconnection control specialist. “Distribution system” has the same meaning as defined in section 63750.50 of CCR, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 2.
“Double check detector backflow prevention assembly” or “DCDA” means a double check valve backflow prevention assembly that includes a bypass with a water meter and double check backflow prevention assembly, with the bypass’s water meter accurately registering flow rates up to two gallons per minute and visually showing a registration for all rates of flow. This type of assembly may only be used to isolate low hazard cross-connections. See Diagram 1, Appendix C.
“Double check detector backflow prevention assembly – type II” or “DCDA-II” means a double check valve backflow prevention assembly that includes a bypass around the second check, with the bypass having a single check valve and a water meter accurately registering flow rates up to two gallons per minute and visually showing a registration for all rates of flow. This type of assembly may only be used to isolate low hazard cross-connections. See Diagram 2, Appendix C. “Double check valve backflow prevention assembly” or “DC” means an assembly consisting of two independently-acting internally-loaded check valves, with tightly closing shut-off valves located at each end of the assembly (upstream and downstream of the two check valves) and fitted with test cocks that enable accurate field testing of the assembly. This type of assembly may only be used to isolate low hazard crossconnections. See Diagram 3, Appendix C. “Existing public water system” or “existing PWS” means a public water system initially permitted on or before July 1, 2024 as a public water system by the State Water Board.
“Hazard Assessment” means an evaluation of a user premises designed to evaluate the types and degrees of hazard at a user’s premises. “High hazard cross-connection” means a cross-connection that poses a threat to the potability or safety of the public water supply. Materials entering the public water supply through a high hazard cross-connection are contaminants or health hazards.

See Appendix D for some examples.
12 “Low hazard cross-connection” means a cross-connection that has been found to not pose a threat to the potability or safety of the public water supply but may adversely affect the aesthetic quality of the potable water supply. Materials entering the public water supply through a low hazard cross-connection are pollutants or non-health hazards.
“New public water system” or “new PWS” means a public water system permitted after July 1, 2024 as a public water system by the State Water Board. A new public water system includes a public water system receiving a new permit because of a change in ownership.
“Noncommunity water system” means a public water system that is not a community water system.
“Nontransient noncommunity water system” means a public water system that is not a community water system and that regularly serves at least 25 of the same persons over six months per year.
“Premises containment” means protection of a public water system’s distribution system from backflow from a user’s premises through the installation of one or more air gaps or BPAs, installed as close as practical to the user’s service connection, in a manner that isolates the water user’s water supply from the public water system’s distribution system.
“Pressure vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly” or “PVB” means an assembly with an independently-acting internally-loaded check valve and an independently-acting loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check valve; with test cocks and tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly that enable accurate field testing of the assembly. This type of assembly may only be used for protection from backsiphonage and is not to be used to protect from backpressure. See Diagram 4, Appendix C.
“Public water system” or “PWS” has the same meaning as defined in section 116275(h) of the CHSC.
“Recycled Water" is a wastewater which as a result of treatment is suitable for uses other than potable use.
“Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly” or “RP” means an assembly with two independently acting internally-loaded check valves, with a hydraulically operating mechanically independent differential-pressure relief valve located between the check valves and below the upstream check valve. The assembly shall have shut-off valves located upstream and downstream of the two check-valves, and test cocks to enable accurate field testing of the assembly. See Diagram 5, Appendix C.
13 “Reduced pressure principle detector backflow prevention assembly” or “RPDA” means a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly that includes a bypass with a water meter and reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly, with the bypass’s water meter accurately registering flow rates up to two gallons per minute and visually showing a registration for all rates of flow. See Diagram 6, Appendix C.
“Reduced pressure principle detector backflow prevention assembly – type II” or “RPDA-II” means a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly that includes a bypass around the second check, with the bypass having a single check valve and a water meter accurately registering flow rates up to two gallons per minute and visually showing a registration for all rates of flow. See Diagram 7, Appendix C. “Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly” or “SVB” means an assembly with an independently-acting internally-loaded check valve and an independently-acting loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check valve; with shutoff valves at each end and a test cock and bleed/vent port, to enable accurate field testing of the assembly. This type of assembly may only be used for protection from backsiphonage and is not to be used to protect from backpressure. See Diagram 8, Appendix C.
“State Water Board”, unless otherwise specified, means the State Water Resources Control Board or the local primacy agency having been delegated the authority to enforce the requirements of the CCCPH by the State Water Resources Control Board. “Swivel-Ell” means a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly combined with a changeover piping configuration (swivel-ell connection) designed and constructed pursuant to this Chapter. See design and construction criteria, as well as Diagrams 9a and 9b, Appendix C.
“Transient noncommunity water system” means a noncommunity water system that does not regularly serve at least 25 of the same persons over six months per year. “User premises” means the property under the ownership or control of a water user and is served, or is readily capable of being served, with water via a service connection with a public water system.
“User’s service connection” means either the point where a water user’s piping is connected to a water system or the point in a water system where the approved water supply can be protected from backflow using an air gap or backflow prevention assembly.
“User Supervisor” means a person designated by a water user to oversee a water use site and responsible for the avoidance of cross-connections. 14 “Water supplier” means a person who owns or operates a public water system. “Water user” means a person or entity who is authorized by the PWS to receive water.

3.1.2 Applicability
A public water system (PWS) must comply with the requirements of the CCCPH.

3.1.3 Program for Public Water System Cross-Connection Control (a) A PWS must protect the public water supply through implementation and enforcement of a cross-connection control program. Unless otherwise specified by this Chapter or directed by the State Water Board, a PWS may implement its crossconnection control program, in whole or in part, either directly or by way of contract or agreement with another party. The PWS, however, shall not be responsible for abatement of cross-connections which may exist within a user's premises. The crossconnection control program must include at a minimum the following elements:
(1) Operating rules or ordinances – Each PWS must have operating rules, ordinances, by-laws or a resolution to implement the cross-connection program.

The PWS must have legal authority to implement corrective actions in the event a water user fails to comply in a timely manner with the PWS’s provisions regarding the installation, inspection, field testing, or maintenance of BPAs required pursuant to this Chapter. Such corrective actions must include the PWS’s ability to perform at least one of the following:
(A) deny or discontinue water service to a water user,
(B) install, inspect, field test, and/or maintain a BPA at a water user’s premises, or
(C) otherwise address in a timely manner a failure to comply with the cross-connection control program.
(2) Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator – The PWS must designate at least one individual involved in the development of and be responsible for the reporting, tracking, and other administration duties of its cross-connection control program. For PWS with more than 3,000 service connections the Cross-Connection Control Program Coordinator must be a cross-connection control specialist.
(3) Hazard Assessments – The PWS must survey its service area and conduct hazard assessments per Article 2 of this Chapter that identifies actual or potential cross-connection hazards, degree of hazard, and any backflow protection needed.
(4) Backflow Prevention – The PWS must ensure that actual and potential cross-connections are eliminated when possible or controlled by the installation of approved BPAs or AG’s consistent with the requirements of the Article 3 of this Chapter.
15 (5) Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and Certified CrossConnection Control Specialists – The PWS must ensure all BPA testers and cross-connection control specialists used are certified per Article 4 of this Chapter.
(6) Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing – The PWS must develop and implement a procedure for ensuring all BPAs are field tested, inspected, and maintained and AG’s are inspected and maintained in accordance with CCCPH section 3.3.3.
(7) Recordkeeping – The PWS must develop and implement a recordkeeping system in accordance with CCCPH section 3.5.1.
(8) Backflow Incident Response, Reporting and Notification – The PWS must develop and implement procedures for investigating and responding to suspected or actual backflow incidents in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.
(9) Public Outreach and Education – The PWS must implement a crossconnection control public outreach and education program element that includes educating staff, customers, and the community about backflow protection and cross-connection control. The PWS may implement this requirement through a variety of methods which may include providing information on cross-connection control and backflow protection in periodic water bill inserts, pamphlet distribution, new customer documentation, email, and consumer confidence reports.
(10) Local Entity Coordination – The PWS must coordinate with applicable local entities that are involved in either cross-connection control or public health protection to ensure hazard assessments can be performed, appropriate backflow protection is provided, and provide assistance in the investigation of backflow incidents. Local entities may include but are not limited to plumbing, permitting, or health officials, law enforcement, fire departments, maintenance, and public and private entities.
(b) The cross-connection control program must be developed in consultation with a cross-connection control specialist if:
(1) The PWS has 1,000 or more service connections, or
(2) required by the State Water Board.
(c) A PWS must have at least one cross-connection control specialist as a permanent or contracted employee of the PWS, and that specialist, or their designee, must be able to be contacted within one hour, if:
(1) The PWS has 3,000 or more service connections, or
(2) the PWS has less than 3,000 service connections and is directed by the State Water Board based on hazard assessments conducted pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.1. or the PWS’s history of backflow incidents. 16 3.1.4 Plan for Public Water System Cross-Connection Control (a) After adoption of the CCCPH, each PWS must submit a written Cross-Connection Control Plan for State Water Board review in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) An Existing PWS must submit the Cross-Connection Control Plan no later than 12 months after the effective date of the CCCPH.
(2) A new PWS must submit the Cross-Connection Control Plan for review and approval prior to issuance of a domestic water supply permit. (3) A PWS may submit a written request to the State Water Board for an extension of the deadline for submittal of its initial Cross-Connection Control Plan. The PWS’s application must include a written description of the need for an extension. Approval of an extension will be at the sole discretion of the State Water Board.
(b) The Cross-Connection Control Plan for a community water system must include, at a minimum, the following cross-connection control program procedures and documentation:
(1) a description of how the community water system will achieve and maintain compliance with each requirement in this Chapter;
(2) a description of the process, personnel, and timeframes for completing initial and ongoing hazard assessments pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.1; (3) a description of the legal authority pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.3 to implement corrective actions in the event a water user fails to comply in a timely manner with the provisions of the PWS’s cross-connection control program; (4) a description of the process and timeframes for ensuring each BPA is inspected and field tested, and AG is inspected, at a frequency no less than required by this Chapter;
(5) a description of the process and timeframe for ensuring each non-testable backflow preventer that is under the PWS ownership or administration is installed and maintained according to the California Plumbing Code; (6) a description of the process for ensuring individuals field testing and inspecting BPAs are no less qualified than required by this Chapter, including but not limited to confirmation of the individual’s:
(A) certification as a backflow prevention assembly tester, (B) field test kit or gage equipment accuracy verification, and (C) BPA field test result reports;
(7) a description of the procedures and timeframes of activities for responding to backflow incidents, including notification of customers, and reporting of backflow incidents pursuant to CCCPH section 3.5.2;
(8) contact information for cross-connection control personnel including any cross-connection control program coordinator and specialist; (9) a description of the tracking system that maintains current and relevant information, including:
17 (A) recordkeeping information required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.5.1, (B) location and type of each BPA, and
(C) highest threat potential hazard from which a given BPA is protecting the public water system distribution system;
(10) for user supervisors, if used, the required information pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.2 (f);
(11) the corrective actions, including timeframes for the corrective actions, that a community water system will implement when:
(A) a cross-connection exists and the BPA installed is not commensurate with the user premises’ hazard or no BPA has been installed, or (B) a BPA needs to be replaced or maintained;
(12) a description of the public outreach and education program to comply with CCCPH section 3.1.3(a)(9); and
(13) the procedures for coordination with local entities (c) The Cross-Connection Control Plan for a noncommunity water system must include, at a minimum, the following cross-connection control program procedures and documentation:
(1) a description of how the noncommunity water system will achieve and maintain compliance with each requirement in this Chapter that is applicable to the noncommunity water system;
(2) a description of the process, personnel, and timeframes for completing initial and ongoing hazard assessments pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.1; (3) a description of the legal authority pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.3 to implement corrective actions in the event a water user fails to comply in a timely manner with the provisions of the PWS’s cross-connection control program; (4) a description of the process and timeframes for ensuring each BPA is inspected and field tested and AG is inspected, at a frequency no less than required by this Chapter;
(5) a description of the process and timeframe for ensuring each non-testable backflow preventer for internal protection that is under the PWS ownership or administration is installed and maintained according to the California Plumbing Code;
(6) a description of the process for ensuring individuals field testing and inspecting BPAs are no less qualified than required by this Chapter, including but not limited to confirmation of the individual’s:
(A) certification as a backflow prevention assembly tester, (B) field test kit or gage equipment accuracy verification, and (C) BPA field test result reports;
18 (7) a description of the procedures and timeframes of activities for responding to backflow incidents, including notification of customers, and reporting of backflow incidents pursuant to CCCPH section 3.5.2;
(8) contact information for cross-connection control personnel including the cross-connection control program coordinator;
(9) maintaining a tracking system with current and relevant information, including:
(A) recordkeeping information required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.5.1, (B) location and type of each BPA,
(C) location and type of each non-testable backflow preventer used for internal protection in accordance with the California Plumbing Code, if applicable, and
(D) potential hazard from which a BPA is protecting the public water system distribution system;
(10) for user supervisors, if used, the required information pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.2(f);
(11) the corrective actions, including timeframes for the corrective actions, that a noncommunity water system will implement when:
(A) a cross-connection exists and the BPA installed is not commensurate with the user premises’ hazard or no BPA has been installed, or (B) a BPA or non-testable backflow preventer needs to be replaced or maintained;
(12) a description of the public outreach and education program to comply with CCCPH section 3.1.3(a)(9); and,
(13) the procedures for coordination with local entities (e.g., local health departments with internal cross-connection control programs, building officials, plumbing officials, etc.).
(d) A PWS must ensure its Cross-Connection Control Plan is, at all times, representative of the current operation of its Cross-Connection Control program. The PWS must make its Cross-Connection Control Plan available to the State Water Board for review upon request. If a PWS makes a substantive revision to its CrossConnection Control Plan, the PWS must submit the revised Cross-Connection Control Plan to the State Water Board for review.
19 Article 2 – Hazard Assessments and Required Protection

3.2.1 Hazard Assessments
(a) To evaluate the potential for backflow into the PWS, each community water system must conduct an initial hazard assessment of the user premises within its service area and each noncommunity water system must conduct an initial hazard assessment of its water distribution system. The hazard assessment must consider:
(1) The existence of cross-connections;
(2) the type and use of materials handled and present, or likely to be, on the user premises;
(3) the degree of piping system complexity and accessibility; (4) access to auxiliary water supplies, pumping systems, or pressure systems; (5) distribution system conditions that increase the likelihood of a backflow event (e.g., hydraulic gradient differences impacted by main breaks and high waterdemand situations, multiple service connections that may result in flow-through conditions, etc.);
(6) user premises accessibility;
(7) any previous backflow incidents on the user premises; and (8) the requirements and information provided in the CCCPH. (b) Each hazard assessment must identify the degree of hazard to the PWS’s distribution system as either a high hazard cross-connection, a low hazard crossconnection, or having no hazard. Examples of some high hazard cross-connection activities may be found in Appendix D.
(c) The hazard assessment must determine whether an existing BPA, if any, provides adequate protection based on the degree of hazard.
(d) Hazard assessments completed prior to the adoption of the CCCPH may be considered as an initial hazard assessment provided that such hazard assessments and associated backflow protection provide protection consistent with the CCCPH and the PWS describes their review of these assessments in the Cross-Connection Control Plan required in CCCPH section 3.1.4.
(e) Subsequent to the initial hazard assessment described in subsection (a), a community water system must perform a hazard assessment under the following criteria:
(1) if a user premises changes account holder, excluding single-family residences;
(2) if a user premises is newly or re-connected to the PWS; (3) if evidence exists of changes in the activities or materials on a user’s premises;
(4) if backflow from a user’s premises occurs;
(5) periodically, as identified in the PWS’s Cross-Connection Control Plan required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.4.;
20 (6) if the State Water Board requests a hazard assessment of a user’s premises; and
(7) if the PWS concludes an existing hazard assessment may no longer accurately represent the degree of hazard.
(f) Noncommunity water systems must conduct an initial or follow-up hazard assessment within two years of the adoption of the CCCPH. (g) Noncommunity water system must conduct a follow-up hazard assessment of its water distribution system if any changes are made that could result in a crossconnection or any backflow incidents occur. (h) A cross-connection control specialist must review or conduct each initial and followup hazard assessment pursuant to this section and make a written finding that, in the specialist’s judgment based on cross-connection control principles, the PWS’s hazard assessment properly identified all hazards at the time of the assessment, the appropriate degree of hazards, and the corresponding backflow protection.

3.2.2 Backflow Protection Required
(a) A PWS must ensure its distribution system is protected from backflow from identified hazards through the proper installation, continued operation, and field testing of an approved BPA (see Article 3 for installation and approved BPA criteria). When a DC is required or referenced in the CCCPH, a DCDA or DCDA-II type of assembly may be substituted if appropriate. When an RP is required or referenced in the CCCPH, an RPDA or RPDA-II type of assembly may be substituted if appropriate. (b) The BPA installed must be no less protective than that which is commensurate with the degree of hazard at a user premises, as specified in this Chapter and as determined based on the results of the hazard assessment conducted pursuant to CCCPH section

3.2.1. (c) Unless specified otherwise in this Chapter, a PWS must, at all times, protect its distribution system from high hazard cross-connections (see Appendix D for examples), through premises containment, through the use of AG(s) or RP(s). (1) Following State Water Board review and approval, a PWS may implement an alternate method of premises containment in lieu of a required AG provided that the proposed alternative would not increase the level of risk to protection of public health.
(2) Following State Water Board review and approval, a PWS may accept internal protection in lieu of containment when premises containment is not feasible.
21 (d) Except as otherwise allowed or prohibited in statute or in CCR Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 3, a swivel-ell may be used instead of an AG for premises containment protection when temporarily substituting tertiary recycled water use areas with potable water from a PWS if all the following criteria are met:
(1) the swivel-ell is approved by the State Water Board; (2) the PWS has a cross-connection control program, required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.3, and the use and operation of the swivel-ell is described in the Cross-Connection Control Plan required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.4; (3) the design and construction-related requirements of the swivel-ell adheres to the criteria in Appendix C;
(4) at least every 12 months, inspections are performed and documented to confirm ongoing compliance with the design and construction-related requirements in Appendix C;
(5) the RP used in conjunction with the swivel-ell is field tested and found to be functioning properly:
(A) immediately upon each switchover to potable water use, a visual inspection of the RP must be completed
(B) within 72 hours of each switchover to potable water use, a field test must be completed, and
(C) at least every 12 weeks the use site is supplied with potable water; and
(6) there is a legally binding agreement between the PWS and the entity supplying the recycled water, signed by those with relevant legal authority, that includes the following requirements:
(A) The State Water Board will be notified within 24 hours of all switchovers to or from potable water, will be given an estimate of the timeframe until the next switchover, and will be provided the results of the field testing required in paragraph (5);
(B) a trained representative of the PWS be present to supervise each switchover; and
(C) within seven days of each switchover, if requested by the State Water Board, the PWS will submit a written report describing compliance with this subsection, as well as potable and recycled water usage information. (e) Except as noted below, a PWS must ensure its distribution system is protected with no less than DC protection for a user premises with a fire protection system within ten years of adoption of the CCCPH.
(1) A high hazard cross-connection fire protection system, including but not limited to fire protection systems that may utilize chemical addition (e.g., wetting agents, foam, anti-freeze, corrosion inhibitor, etc.) or an auxiliary water supply, must have no less than RP protection.
22 (2) For existing fire protection systems that do not meet Section 3.2.2 (e)(3) or cannot install DC protection within ten years of adoption of the CCCPH, a PWS may propose in the cross-connection control plan submitted for CCCPH Section

3.1.4:
(A) an alternative date; or
(B) an alternative method of backflow protection that provides at least the same level of protection to public health.
(3) A BPA is not necessary for a low hazard fire protection system on a residential user premises if the following criteria are satisfied:
(A) the user premises has only one service connection to the PWS; (B) a single service line onto the user premises exists that subsequently splits on the property for domestic flow and fire protection system flow, such that the fire protection system may be isolated from the rest of the user premises;
(C) a single, water industry standard, water meter is provided to measure combined domestic flow and fire protection system flow; (D) the fire protection system is constructed of piping materials certified as meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 61; and
(E) the fire protection system’s piping is looped within the structure and is connected to one or more routinely used fixtures (such as a water closet) to prevent stagnant water.
(f) The State Water Board and PWS may, at their discretion, require a water user to designate a user supervisor when the user premises has a multi-piping system that conveys various types of fluids and where changes in the piping system are frequently made. If a user supervisor is designated the following is required:
(1) The user supervisor is responsible for the avoidance of cross-connections during the installation, operation and maintenance of the water user’s pipelines and equipment. The user supervisor must be trained on the fluids used and backflow protection for the premise, and must inform the PWS of changes in piping, and maintain current contact information on file with the PWS; and (2) The PWS must include in the Cross-Connection Control Plan required in CCCPH section 3.1.4 the training and qualification requirements for user supervisors, identify the entity that will provide the user supervisor training, and frequency of any necessary recurring training. The training must adequately address the types of hazards and concerns typically found. (g) Facilities producing, treating, storing, or distributing drinking water that are an approved water supply or water recycling plants as defined by CCR Title 22, Section 60301.710 must have proper internal protection from cross-connections to ensure that all drinking water produced and delivered to customers and workers at those facilities is free from unprotected cross-connections.
23 Article 3 – Backflow Prevention Assemblies

3.3.1 Standards for Types of Backflow Protection
(a) The PWS must ensure that each AG used for its Cross-Connection Control Program meets the requirements in Table 1, Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing Fixtures, page 4 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A112.1.2- 2012(R2017) (See Appendix B).
(b) The PWS must ensure that each replaced or newly installed PVB, SVB, DC, and RP for protection of the PWS is approved through both laboratory and field evaluation tests performed in accordance with at least one of the following:
(1) Standards found in Chapter 10 of the Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition, published by the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research; or
(2) certification requirements for BPAs in the Standards of ASSE International current as of 2022 that include ASSE 1015-2021 for the DC, ASSE 1048-2021 for the DCDA & DCDA-II, ASSE 1013-2021 for the RP, and ASSE 1047-2021 for the RPDA & RPDA-II and must have the 1YT mark.
(c) BPAs must not be modified following approval granted under section 3.3.1 (b). PWS must require BPA testers to notify the PWS if a water user or PWS-owned BPA has been modified from the CCCPH section 3.3.1 (b) approval.

3.3.2 Installation Criteria for Backflow Protection
(a) For AGs, the following is required:
(1) The receiving water container must be located on the water user’s premises at the water user’s service connection unless an alternate location has been approved by the PWS;
(2) all piping between the water user’s service connection and the discharge location of the receiving water container must be above finished grade and be accessible for visual inspection unless an alternative piping configuration is approved by the PWS;
(3) the PWS must ensure that the AG specified in CCCPH section 3.3.1 (a) has been installed; and
(4) any new air gap installation at a user’s service connection must be reviewed and approved by the State Water Board prior to installation. (b) RPs must be installed such that the lowest point of an assembly is a minimum of twelve inches above grade, and a maximum of thirty-six inches above the finished grade, unless an alternative is approved by the PWS.
(c) DCs installed or replaced after the adoption of the CCCPH must be installed according to CCCPH section 3.3.2 (b). Below ground installation can be considered if approved by the PWS where it determines no alternative options are available. 24 (d) A PVB or SVB must be installed a minimum of twelve inches above all downstream piping and outlets.
(e) SVBs may not be used for premises containment. PVBs may only be used for roadway right of way irrigation systems as premises containment where there is no potential for backpressure.
(f) A RP or DC installed after the adoption of the CCCPH must have a minimum side clearance of twelve inches, except that a minimum side clearance of twenty-four inches must be provided on the side of the assembly that contains the test cocks. The PWS may approve alternate clearances providing that there is adequate clearance for field testing and maintenance.
(g) Backflow protection must be located as close as practical to the water user’s service connection unless one or more alternative locations have been approved by the PWS.

If internal protection is provided in lieu of premises containment, the PWS must obtain access to the user premises and must ensure that the on-site protection meets the requirements of this Chapter for installation, field testing, and inspections. (h) Each BPA and air gap separation must be accessible for field testing, inspection, and maintenance.

3.3.3 Field Testing and Repair of Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Air Gap Inspection
(a) PWS must ensure that all BPAs installed for its Cross-Connection Control Program are field tested following installation, repair, depressurization for winterizing, or permanent relocation. All required field testing must be performed by certified backflow prevention assembly testers.
(b) BPAs must be field tested at least annually. The CCCPH does not preclude a PWS, the State Water Board, or a local health agency from requiring more frequent field testing for premises with high hazard cross-connection or BPA at increased risk of testing failure.
(c) Air-gap separations must be visually inspected at least annually to determine compliance with this Chapter by persons certified as backflow prevention assembly testers or certified as a cross-connection control specialist pursuant to this Chapter. (d) PWS must receive passing field tests before providing continuous service to a water user with a newly installed BPA.
(e) PWS must ensure that BPAs that fail the field test are repaired or replaced within 30 days of notification of the failure. Extensions may be allowed by the PWS if included as part of the Cross-Connection Control Plan.
25 (f) PWS must require backflow prevention assembly testers to notify the PWS as soon as possible within 24 hours if a backflow incident or an unprotected cross-connection is observed at the BPA or prior to the user premises during field testing. PWS must immediately conduct an investigation and discontinue service to the user premises if a backflow incident is confirmed, and water service must not be restored to that user premises until the PWS receives a confirmation of a passing BPA field test from a backflow prevention assembly tester and the assembly is protecting the PWS. 26 Article 4 – Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and CrossConnection Control Specialists

3.4.1 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (a) A PWS must ensure that each BPA required by this Chapter to protect the public water system is field tested by a person with valid certification from a certifying organization recognized by the State Water Board pursuant to this Article. (b) A State Water Board-recognized organization certifying backflow prevention assembly testers is one that has a certification process that, at a minimum, includes the following:
(1) A timed and proctored written6 exam, using a closed-book, objective grading format, consisting of no less than 100 questions for initial certification and no less than 50 questions for recertification. A passing score must be achieved by an examinee as a requirement for certification.
(A) Written exam proctors must:

1. not provide an examinee any assistance in answering exam questions, verbal or otherwise; and

2. be impartial.
(B) Passing scores for the written exams are to be determined prior to exam sessions, such that passing a written exam demonstrates sufficient knowledge of subjects associated with the proper field testing of BPAs, including but not limited to:

1. the hydraulics and theory of backflow;

2. California’s laws, regulations, and requirements related to crossconnection control;

3. types of BPA field test equipment and the need to verify accuracy, at least annually and when otherwise necessary, to ensure accuracy of field test results;

4. field test procedures for an RP, RPDA, RPDA-II, DC, DCDA, DCDA-II, PVB, and SVB using the procedures provided in the Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition, published by the University of Southern California Foundation for CrossConnection Control and Hydraulic Research or equivalent;

5. identification of improperly functioning BPAs (i.e., diagnostics or troubleshooting); and

6. recordkeeping and safety.
6 The requirement for a written exam does not preclude using computerized exams. 27 (2) A performance (i.e., hands-on) exam, using a closed-book, objective grading process and the field test procedures in paragraph (1)(B)(4), designed such that passing the performance exam demonstrates proficiency in accurately determining the operating condition of an RP, DC, PVB, and SVB, when properly or improperly functioning, including but not limited to BPAs with leaks in shutoff valves, and failures in check valves, air inlet valves, or relief valves. A passing score must be achieved by an examinee as a requisite for certification. The performance exam process must include the following:
(A) Performance exam proctors must:

1. be certified as a backflow prevention assembly tester pursuant to this Article;

2. evaluate no more than one examinee at a time;

3. not provide an examinee any assistance in answering exam questions, verbal or otherwise;

4. provide no indication an examinee has erred until completion of a BPA field test, at which time only the fact the examinee has erred may be indicated (i.e., not the nature of the error);

5. be impartial and not affiliated with the certifying organization’s preparation of, or preparatory course for (if applicable), the performance exam; and

6. not evaluate an examinee who was trained by the proctor during the six-month period prior to the exam or other conflict of interest. (B) An examinee is considered to have failed a performance exam if the examinee:

1. makes a field test procedure or recording error that could impact an accurate determination of the operating condition of a BPA,

2. completes the BPA performance exam form with an error,

3. is informed of making an error (see subparagraph (A)(4)) and begins the procedure a second time, and

4. errs a second time and completes the BPA performance exam form accordingly.
(3) recertification requirements of no less frequently than every three years which includes both a written and performance exam;
(4) provisions for revocation of a backflow prevention assembly tester’s certification, including but not limited to, revocation for falsifying field test results or field test reports;
28 (5) a website providing public access to the most recent list of backflow prevention assembly testers:
(A) who hold a valid certification from the certifying organization. At a minimum, the list is to include each backflow prevention assembly tester’s last name, first name, certification number, and the date on which each backflow prevention assembly tester’s certification expires; and (B) whose certification was revoked, pursuant to paragraph (4), in the three years preceding the date of the list. At a minimum, the list is to include each backflow prevention assembly tester’s last name, first name, revoked certification number, the date on which each backflow prevention assembly tester’s certification was revoked, and the reason for revocation. (6) as a prerequisite to sections 3.4.1(b)(1) and (b)(2), completion of an instructional training course accepted by the certifying organization7that covers the subjects in subsection (1)(B) and is no less than 30 hours in length over no fewer than four days for:
(A) a backflow prevention assembly tester’s initial certification; (B) a backflow prevention assembly tester’s recertification as a result of revocation; or
(7) In lieu of compliance with section 3.4.1(b)(6) a certifying organization may accept two years prior experience in backflow prevention assembly testing. (c) To be recognized by the State Water Board as a certifying organization for backflow prevention assembly testers, a certifying organization shall:
(1) submit an application with the following information to the State Water Board for review:
(A) written documentation of a certification program that includes a process that is no less stringent than the criteria in subsection (b); (B) evidence that the organization’s certification program and exam process has been reviewed, with concerns adequately addressed, by a credentialed psychometrician proficient in the design of objective exams, experienced in the assessment of certification or licensing organizations, and familiar with the application of the requirements of ISO8/IEC9 17024:

Conformity Assessment- General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons; and
7 But not limited only to training provided by the certifying organization or its affiliates. 8 International Organization for Standardization
9 International Electrotechnical Commission
29 (C) a written statement, signed by the certifying organization’s representative(s) having the authority and legal responsibility for operation of the certifying organization, attesting that the certifying organization will implement its certification program in a manner meeting or exceeding the criteria in subsection (b) and consistent with the application submitted to the State Water Board.
(2) adequately address each State Water Board comment and/or question concerning the application, and
(3) receive written acknowledgment from the State Water Board that the application is complete.
(d) An American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certifying organization, accredited in accordance with subsection (b) and ISO/IEC 17024, will be considered to be a State Water Board-recognized certifying organization. Beginning three years after the effective date of the CCCPH, only those testers with a valid certification from an ANSI-accredited certifying organization shall satisfy subsection (a) and certifications obtained by organizations in accordance with subsection (c) will be invalid. (e) This Article does not preclude a local health agency from maintaining a backflow prevention assembly tester certification program for the field testing of BPAs within the local health agency’s jurisdiction. Accepting a tester certified by a local health agency does not relieve a PWS from meeting the requirements of this Article. (f) This Article does not preclude a PWS from disallowing the use of an individual tester certified pursuant to this Article if the PWS has reason to believe a certified tester may not be proficient in accurately determining the operating condition of BPA, or for any other reason (e.g., fraud, deceit, negligence, misconduct, etc.). A PWS must report any evidence of a tester falsifying reports to that tester’s certifying organization. (g) This Article is effective July 1, 2025.
30 3.4.2 Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certification (a) A PWS must ensure that cross-connection control specialists, used pursuant to the CCCPH, have valid certification from a certifying organization recognized by the State Water Board pursuant to this Article.
(b) A State Water Board-recognized organization certifying cross-connection control specialists is one that has a certification process that, at a minimum, includes the following:
(1) A timed and proctored, written10 exam, using a closed-book, objective grading format, consisting of no less than 100 questions for certification. A passing score must be achieved by an examinee as a requirement for certification. (A) Written exam proctors must:

1. not provide an examinee any assistance in answering exam questions, verbal or otherwise; and

2. be impartial.
(B) Passing scores for the exams are to be determined prior to exam sessions, such that passing an exam demonstrates sufficient and comprehensive range of knowledge of the subjects provided in Appendix E, as they may relate to cross-connection control and the causes, effects, and prevention of backflow.
(2) recertification requirements of no less frequently than every three years.

Recertification may be done through at least one of the following:
(A) an exam as required by section 3.4.2 (b)(1),
(B) through 12 contact hours from continuing education courses covering material in Appendix E or,
(C) a combination of exam and continuing education contact hours equivalent to (A) or (B);
(3) provisions for revocation of a specialist’s certification, including but not limited to, falsifying information or providing negligent recommendations inconsistent with industry-standard cross-connection control guidelines; (4) a website providing public access to the most recent list of cross-connection control specialists:
(A) who hold a valid certification from the certifying organization. At a minimum, the list is to include each specialist’s last name, first name, certification number, and the date on which each specialist’s certification expires; or
10 The requirement for a written exam does not preclude using computerized exams. 31 (B) whose certification was revoked, pursuant paragraph (3), in the three years preceding the date of the list. At a minimum, the list is to include each specialist’s last name, first name, revoked certification number, the date on which each specialist’s certification was revoked, and the reason for revocation.
(5) initial certification requirements:
(A) a valid backflow prevention assembly tester certification from a certification organization recognized by the State Water Board pursuant to section 3.4.1; and
(B) completion of an instructional training course (acceptable to the certifying organization11) that covers the subjects in Appendix E and is no less than 30 hours in length over no fewer than five days (inclusive of an exam, if provided). This paragraph does not preclude a certification organization from providing the instructional training course to the public, including certified specialists.
(C) As an alternative to (A) the certifying organization may accept additional instruction in the subject areas of testing, maintaining and repairing BPAs equivalent in length and scope to the requirements in

3.4.1(b)(6).
(D) As an alternative to (A) the certifying organization may accept a minimum of five (5) years documented experience performing crossconnection control specialist duties, as outlined in Appendix E. (c) To be recognized by the State Water Board as a certifying organization for crossconnection control specialists, a certifying organization shall:
(1)submit an application with the following information to the State Water Board for review:
(A) Written documentation of a certification program that includes a process that is no less stringent than the criteria in subsection (b); (B) evidence that the organization’s certification program and exam process has been reviewed, with concerns adequately addressed, by a credentialed psychometrician proficient in the design of objective exams, experienced in the assessment of certification or licensing organizations, and familiar with the application of the requirements of ISO12/IEC13 17024:

Conformity Assessment- General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons; and
11 But not limited only to training provided by the certifying organization or its affiliates. 12 International Organization for Standardization
13 International Electrotechnical Commission
32 (C) a written statement, signed by the certifying organization’s representative(s) having the authority and legal responsibility for operation of the certifying organization, attesting that the certifying organization will implement its certification program in a manner meeting or exceeding the criteria in subsection (b) and consistent with the application submitted to the State Water Board.
(2) adequately address each State Water Board comment and question concerning the application, and
(3) receive a written acknowledgment from the State Water Board that the application is complete:
(d) A certifying organization, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024, which complies with subsection (b), will be considered to be a State Water Board-recognized certifying organization. Beginning three years after the effective date of the CCCPH, only those specialists with a valid certification from an ANSI-accredited certifying organization shall satisfy subsection (a) and certifications obtained by organizations in accordance with subsection (c) will be invalid.
(e) This Article does not preclude a local health agency from maintaining a crossconnection control specialist certification program for specialists within the local health agency’s jurisdiction. Using a specialist certified by a local health agency does not relieve a PWS from meeting the requirements of this Article. (f) This Article does not preclude a PWS from disallowing the use of an individual crossconnection control specialist certified pursuant to this Article if the PWS has reason to believe a certified specialist may not be proficient in their knowledge of crossconnection control and the causes, effects, and prevention of backflow, or for any other reason (e.g., fraud, deceit, negligence, misconduct, etc.). A PWS must report any evidence of a specialist falsifying reports to that specialist’s certifying organization. (g) This Article is effective July 1, 2025.
33 Article 5 – Recordkeeping, Backflow Incident Response, and Notification

3.5.1 Recordkeeping
(a) Each PWS must maintain the following records:
(1) The two most recent hazard assessments for each user premise, conducted pursuant to CCCPH section 3.2.1 (Hazard Assessment);
(2) for each BPA, the associated hazard or application, location, owner, type, manufacturer and model, size, installation date, and serial number; (3) for each AG installation, the associated hazard or application and the location, owner, and as-built plans of the AG;
(4) results of all BPA field testing, AG inspection, and swivel-ell inspections and field tests for the previous three calendar years, including the name, test date, repair date, and certification number of the backflow prevention assembly tester for each BPA field test and AG and swivel-ell;
(5) repairs made to, or replacement or relocation of, BPAs for the previous three calendar years;
(6) the most current cross-connection tests (e.g. shutdown test, dye test); (7) if a user supervisor is designated for a user premise, the current contact information for the user supervisor and water user, and any applicable training and qualifications as described by CCCPH section 3.2.2(f); (8) descriptions and follow-up actions related to all backflow incidents; (9) if any portion of the cross-connection control program is carried out under contract or agreement, a copy of the current contract or agreement; (10) the current Cross-Connection Control Plan as required in CCCPH section

3.1.4.; and
(11) any public outreach or education materials issued as required in CCCPH section 3.1.3.(a)(9) for the previous three calendar years. (b) All information in subsection (a) must be available to the State Water Board upon request.

3.5.2 Backflow Incident Response Procedure
Each PWS must include backflow incident response procedures in the CrossConnection Control Plan required in CCCPH section 3.1.4. The PWS must describe its procedures for investigating and responding to suspected backflow incidents including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Consideration of complaints or reports of changes in water quality as possible incidents of backflow;
(b) Water quality sampling and pressure recording; and
(c) Documentation of the investigation, and any response and follow-up activities. 34 3.5.3 Backflow Incident Notification
(a) Each PWS must notify the State Water Board and local health agencies of any known or suspected incident of backflow within 24 hours of the determination. If required by the State Water Board, a PWS must issue a Tier 1 public notification pursuant to CCR, Title 22, Section 64463.1.
(b) If required by the State Water Board, the PWS must submit, by a date specified by the State Water Board, a written incident report describing the details and affected area of the backflow incident, the actions taken by the PWS in response to the backflow incident, and the follow up actions to prevent future backflow incidents. The written report must contain, at a minimum, the information requested in Appendix F. 35 This page intentionally left blank
36 Appendix
Appendix A: Assembly Bill 1671 (2017, Chapter 533) and Assembly Bill 1180 (2019, Chapter 455).

Appendix B: ASME A112.1.2-2012(R2017) Table 1, Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing Fixtures, page 4
Appendix C: Backflow Prevention Assembly Diagrams
Appendix D: High Hazard Premises
Appendix E: General Range of Knowledge for Cross-Connection Control Specialists Appendix F: Example Backflow Incident Reporting Form
Appendix G: Related Statutes and Regulations
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Appendix A
Assembly Bill 1671 (2017, Chapter 533)
Assembly Bill 1180 (2019, Chapter 455)
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Assembly Bill No. 1671
CHAPTER 533
An act to amend Section 116810 of, and to add Sections 116407 and 116555.5 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to drinking water. [Approved by Governor October 6, 2017. Filed with
Secretary of State October 6, 2017.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1671, Caballero. Backflow protection and cross-connection controls:
standards.
(1) Existing law, the California Safe Drinking Water Act, requires the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health, including, but not limited to, conducting research, studies, and demonstration projects relating to the provision of a dependable, safe supply of drinking water, enforcing the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, adopting regulations, and conducting studies and investigations to assess the quality of private domestic water wells. Existing law makes certain violations of the act a misdemeanor.

Existing law requires any person who owns a public water system to ensure that the system does certain things, including, but not limited to, that it will not be subject to backflow under normal operating conditions. Existing law, to ensure that testing and maintenance of backflow prevention devices are performed by persons qualified to do testing and maintenance, authorizes local health officers to maintain programs for certification of backflow prevention device testers and requires the certification program to be consistent with backflow protection regulations adopted by the state board.

A violation of these provisions, or an order by a local health officer pursuant to these provisions, is a misdemeanor.

This bill would require a public water system to implement a cross-connection control program that complies with, and would require the certification program to be consistent with, applicable regulations and the standards described in (2).
(2) Existing regulations establish standards for a backflow prevention device and cross-connection control.

This bill, on or before January 1, 2020, would require the state board to adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control and would authorize the state board to do so through the adoption of a policy handbook, as specified. By authorizing the state board to adopt standards, the violation of which would be a crime, the bill would create a new crime and impose a state-mandated local program.
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(3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 116407 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
116407. (a) On or before January 1, 2020, the state board shall adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control. (b) The state board may implement subdivision (a) through the adoption of a policy handbook that is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The policy handbook shall include standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control. In developing the standards and any amendments to those standards, the state board shall consult with state and local agencies and other persons whom the state board has identified as having expertise in the subject of backflow protection and cross-connection control. The state board shall hold at least two public hearings before adopting the policy handbook. The policy handbook shall be posted on the board’s Internet Web site.
(c) (1) Upon the effective date of a policy handbook adopted by the state board pursuant to subdivision (b), the regulations set forth in Article 1 (commencing with Section 7583) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 7601) of Group 4 of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall become inoperative, and, 90 days thereafter, are repealed, unless the state board makes a determination not to repeal a specific regulation.
(2) If the state board determines not to repeal a specific regulation pursuant to paragraph (1), the state board shall provide to the Office of Administrative Law and the Secretary of State written notice of its determination, including identification of the specific regulation that is not repealed. That regulation, upon the provision of that written notice to the Office of Administrative Law and the Secretary of State, shall become operative.

SEC. 2. Section 116555.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:
116555.5. A public water system shall implement a cross-connection control program that complies with applicable regulations and with standards adopted by the board pursuant to Section 116407.

SEC. 3. Section 116810 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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local health officers may maintain programs for certification of backflow prevention device testers. The local health officer may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate of a tester, if, after a hearing before the local health officer or his or her designee, the local health officer or his or her designee finds that the tester has practiced fraud or deception or has displayed gross negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duties as a certified backflow prevention device tester. The local health officer may collect fees from certified testers to offset the cost of the certification program provided pursuant to this section. The certification standards shall be consistent with standards adopted by the state board pursuant to Section 116407 and any other applicable backflow protection regulations.

SEC. 4. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.

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Assembly Bill No. 1180
CHAPTER 455
An act to amend Section 116407 of the Health and Safety Code, and to add Section 13521.2 to the Water Code, relating to water. [Approved by Governor October 2, 2019. Filed with Secretary of State October 2, 2019.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1180, Friedman. Water: recycled water.
(1) Existing law, the California Safe Drinking Water Act, requires the State Water Resources Control Board to administer provisions relating to the regulation of drinking water to protect public health. Existing law requires, on or before January 1, 2020, the state board to adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control through the adoption of a policy handbook, as specified.

This bill would require that handbook to include provisions for the use of a swivel or changeover device to supply potable water to a dual-plumbed system during an interruption in recycled water service. (2) Existing law requires the state board to establish uniform statewide recycling criteria for each varying type of use of recycled water where the use involves the protection of public health.

This bill would require the state board, on or before January 1, 2023, as specified, to update the uniform statewide criteria for nonpotable recycled water uses.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) On December 11, 2018, the State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted an amendment to the policy for water quality control for recycled water, which included a goal to increase the use of recycled water in the state from 714,000 acre-feet per year in 2015 to 1,500,000 acre-feet per year by 2020 and 2,500,000 acre-feet per year by 2030. (b) Section 13521 of the Water Code requires the state board to establish uniform statewide recycling criteria for each varying type of use of recycled water where the use involves the protection of public health. (c) The regulations establishing the uniform statewide criteria for recycled water uses are set forth in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 60301.050) of Division 4 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The regulations that pertain to nonpotable recycled water uses have not been updated since 2000.
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(d) The regulations relating to backflow protection and cross-connection control for recycled water are set forth in Article 1 (commencing with Section 7583) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 7601) of Group 4 of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. These regulations have not been updated since 1987. (e) Section 1 of Chapter 533 of the Statutes of 2017 (Assembly Bill 1671 of the 2017–18 Regular Session) requires, on or before January 1, 2020, the state board to adopt backflow protection and cross-connection control standards and authorizes their implementation through a policy handbook. (f) In order to maximize the amount of recycled water California can safely use for beneficial purposes, it is necessary to update the uniform statewide criteria for nonpotable recycled water uses and specify certain associated backflow protection and cross-connection control provisions.

SEC. 2. Section 116407 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
116407. (a) On or before January 1, 2020, the state board shall adopt standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control. (b) (1) The state board may implement subdivision (a) through the adoption of a policy handbook that is not subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The policy handbook shall include standards for backflow protection and cross-connection control. In developing the standards and any amendments to those standards, the state board shall consult with state and local agencies and other persons whom the state board has identified as having expertise in the subject of backflow protection and cross-connection control. The state board shall hold at least two public hearings before adopting the policy handbook. The policy handbook shall be posted on the board’s internet website.
(2) (A) The policy handbook described in this subdivision shall include provisions for the use of a swivel or changeover device to supply potable water to a dual-plumbed system during an interruption in recycled water service.
(B) The use of a swivel or changeover device shall be consistent with any notification and backflow protection provisions contained in the policy handbook.
(c) (1) Upon the effective date of a policy handbook adopted by the state board pursuant to subdivision (b), the regulations set forth in Article 1 (commencing with Section 7583) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 7601) of Group 4 of Subchapter 1 of Chapter 5 of Division 1 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations shall become inoperative, and, 90 days thereafter, are repealed, unless the state board makes a determination not to repeal a specific regulation.
(2) If the state board determines not to repeal a specific regulation pursuant to paragraph (1), the state board shall provide to the Office of Administrative Law and the Secretary of State written notice of its determination, including identification of the specific regulation that is not repealed. That regulation, upon the provision of that written notice to the 95 Ch. 455 — 2 —
Office of Administrative Law and the Secretary of State, shall become operative.

SEC. 3. Section 13521.2 is added to the Water Code, to read:
13521.2. (a) On or before January 1, 2023, the state board shall update the uniform statewide criteria for nonpotable recycled water uses established in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 60301.050) of Division 4 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The deadline imposed by this section is mandatory only if the Legislature has appropriated sufficient funds, as determined by the executive director of the state board, in the annual Budget Act or otherwise to cover the state board’s costs associated with the performance of the duties imposed by this section. (b) For purposes of the update to the uniform statewide criteria for nonpotable recycled water uses described in subdivision (a), the state board shall adopt a regulation that incorporates by reference the criteria and applicable backflow protection provisions, including the provisions for the use of a swivel or changeover device for dual-plumbed systems, that are contained in the most recently adopted version of the policy handbook adopted pursuant to Section 116407 of the Health and Safety Code and any future versions of the policy handbook.

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Appendix B
ASME A112.1.2-2012(R2017) Table 1,
Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing
Fixtures, page 4
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Appendix B
ASME A112.1.2-2012(R2017) Table 1, Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing Fixtures,
1 page 4
TABLE 1
Minimum Air Gaps for Generally used Plumbing Fixtures4

FIXTURES WHERE NOT AFFECTED
BY SIDEWALLS1
(inches)

WHERE AFFECTED BY
SIDEWALLS2
(inches)
Effective opening3 not
greater than ½ of an inch
in diameter
1 1
1 /2
Effective openings3 not
greater than ¾ of an inch
in diameter
1 1
/2 2
1 /4
Effective openings3 not
greater than 1 inch in
diameter
2 3
Effective openings3
greater than 1 inch in
diameter
Two times the diameter of
effective opening
Three times the diameter of
effective opening
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Notes:
1 Sidewalls, ribs, or similar obstructions do not affect air gaps where spaced from the inside edge of the spout opening at a distance exceeding three times the diameter of the effective opening for a single wall, or at a distance exceeding four times the effective opening for two intersecting walls. 2 Vertical walls, ribs, or similar obstructions extending from the water surface to or above the horizontal plane of the spout opening other than specified in Footnote 1 above. The effect of three or more such vertical walls or ribs has not been determined. In such cases, the air gap shall be measured from the top of the wall.
3 The effective opening shall be the minimum cross-sectional area at the seat of the control valve or the supply pipe or tubing that feeds the device or outlet.

Where two or more lines supply one outlet, the effective opening shall be the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the individual supply lines or the area of the single outlet, whichever is smaller.
4 Air gaps less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) shall be approved as a permanent part of a listed assembly that has been tested under actual backflow conditions with vacuums of 0 to 25 inches of mercury (85 kPa).
1 Reprinted from ASME A112.1.2-2012(R2017), by permission of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. All rights reserved
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Appendix C
Backflow Prevention Assembly Diagrams
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Appendix C
Diagram 1
Double check detector backflow prevention assembly1
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Diagram 2
Double check detector backflow prevention assembly – type II 2 2 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission.

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Diagram 3
Double check valve backflow prevention assembly3
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Diagram 4
Pressure vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly 4 4 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission C-5
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Diagram 5
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly 5 5 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission C-6
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Diagram 6
Reduced pressure principle detector backflow prevention assembly 6 6 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission C-7
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Diagram 7
Reduced pressure principle detector backflow prevention assembly – type II 7 7 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission C-8
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Diagram 8
Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly 8 8 © 2023 University of Southern California. Used with permission C-9
Appendix C
Swivel-Ell Design and Construction Criteria
The criteria below, in conjunction with the swivel-ell diagrams that follow (Diagrams 9a and 9b), are minimum acceptable design and construction-related requirements for utilizing a swivel-ell. For restrictions and allowances for utilizing a swivel-ell, see CCCPH section 3.2.2.

A. Prior to operation of a swivel-ell, the PWS will receive approval for the design and construction plans of that swivel-ell from the State Water Board.

B. The drinking water supply must not, under any circumstances, be directly connected to the recycled water supply, nor be designed such that the recycled water use site could be supplied concurrently by a recycled water supply and a drinking water supply.

C. The drinking water supply line and the recycled water supply line must be offset (see Diagram 9b) in a manner that ensures a tee-connection, spool, or other prefabricated mechanical appurtenance(s) could not be readily utilized in lieu of the swivel-ell connection, nor result in the recycled water use site being supplied concurrently by recycled water and drinking water.

D. The recycled water supply line used in conjunction with the swivel-ell must be the only recycled water supply to the recycled water use area.

E. The swivel-ell must be located as close as practical to the public water system service connection, with the swivel-ell connection being located as close as practical to the RP upstream of the swivel-ell.

F. The swivel-ell must:

1. be located above ground;

2. be color-coded pursuant to section 116815 of the CHSC and its implementing regulations;

3. include appropriate signage, as required by regulation and the State Water Board;

4. be provided the security necessary to prevent interconnections, vandalism, unauthorized entry, etc.; and

5. be provided with meters on both the recycled water service and drinking water service connections.

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Legend for Diagram 9a and 9b (also see next page)
RP = Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly RW = Tertiary-treated recycled water originating from wastewater treatment facility DW = Drinking water originating from a public water system W = Water (tertiary recycled water or drinking water) to use site. As pictured, configured for supplemental drinking water to the use site.

M = Meter (next page)
PE = Plain End (next page)
GRV = Groove (next page)
PWS = Public Water System (next page)
Diagram 9a: Example Swivel-Ell Pictorial (also see Plan View Schematics) Note: The RP, a required component of an acceptable swivel-ell, is not shown in the picture.

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Diagram 9b: Swivel-Ell Typical Plan View Schematics
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Appendix D
High Hazard Premises
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APPENDIX D

HIGH HAZARD CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PREMISES
The list below identifies premises that require backflow protection provided by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly, unless noted otherwise. The list below is not intended to be all-inclusive. A PWS, State Water Board, or local health agency may require an AG, RP, or both to protect a PWS from other hazards not listed below and identified in premises through the hazard assessment completed in CCCPH Chapter 3, section 3.2.1. A PWS may reduce or increase the minimum protection required for a previously hazard-assessed user premise following a hazard reassessment as described in CCCPH Chapter 3, section 3.2.1.

1. Sewage handling facilities

2. Wastewater lift stations and pumping stations

3. Wastewater treatment processes, handling, or pumping equipment that is interconnected to a piping system connected to a PWS (+)

4. Petroleum processing or storage plants

5. Radioactive material storage, processing plants or nuclear reactors

6. Mortuaries

7. Cemeteries

8. Sites with an auxiliary water supply interconnected with PWS (+)

9. Sites with an auxiliary water supply not interconnected with PWS

10.Premises with more than one connection to the PWS (++++)

11.Recycled water (++)(+++)

12.Recycled water interconnected to piping system that contains water received from a PWS (+)

13.Graywater systems, as defined in California Water Code Section 14876, that are interconnected to a piping system that is connected to a PWS

14.Medical facilities

15.Kidney dialysis facilities

16.Dental office with water-connected equipment

17.Veterinarian facilities

18.Chemical plants

19.Laboratories

20.Biotech facilities

21.Electronics manufacture

22.Dry cleaner facilities

23.Industrial or commercial laundry facilities

24.Metal-plating facilities

25.Business park with a single meter serving multiple businesses

26.Marine-port facilities

27.Car wash facilities

28.Mobile home park, RV park, or campgrounds with RV hookups D-2

29.Hotels/motels

30.Gas stations

31.Fire stations

32.Solid waste disposal facilities

33.Pet groomers

34.Agricultural premises

35.Hazard assessment access denied or restricted

36.Railroad maintenance facilities

37.Incarceration facilities (e.g. prisons)

38.Temporary connections to fire hydrants for miscellaneous uses, including construction

39.Private water distribution mains

40.Drinking water storage tank overflow connected to a sump or storm drain (+)

41.Airports
(+) Premise isolated by air gap only except as allowed through CCCPH Section 3.2.2(c) (++) Dual-plumbed use areas established per CCR Title 22, Section 60313 through 60316.
(+++) Residences using recycled water for landscape irrigation as part of an approved dual plumbed use area established pursuant to CCR Title 22, sections 60313 through 60316 shall use, at a minimum, a DC. If the water supplier is also the supplier of the recycled water, then the recycled water supplier may obtain approval of the local public water supplier or the State Water Board, to utilize an alternative backflow protection plan that includes an annual inspection of both the recycled water and potable water systems and an annual cross-connection test of the recycled water and potable water systems pursuant to subsection 60316(a) in lieu of any BPA. (++++) All connections must receive at least the same level of protection excluding fire protection when connected to the PWS distribution system (e.g. if one connection requires an RP then all connections must have RPs installed).

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APPENDIX E
General Range of Knowledge for Cross-Connection Control Specialists To effectively prevent unintended backflow into a PWS’s distribution system, it is necessary for a cross-connection control specialist to have an understanding of a range of subjects related to cross-connection control. This appendix provides a list of such subjects.

This appendix is not meant to preclude instruction of additional subjects that may be necessary or beneficial to the goal of a prospective or existing cross-connection control specialist in being proficient in protecting public health from backflow through crossconnection control measures. Emphasis on particular subjects should be in a manner that best achieves that goal.
(a) GENERAL
(1) Cross-connection control terminology.
(2) The history leading to the need for cross-connection control, including causes, impacts, including but not limited to:
(A) potable water distribution systems;
(B) examples of backflow incidents and actual or potential public health impacts; and
(C) evolution of methods of cross-connection control and backflow prevention assemblies.
(3) Hydraulics (general) – An understanding of hydraulic gradients, pressure variations, flow rates, temperature, the properties of water, backsiphonage, backpressure, and other elements necessary to understand the causes for backflow.
(4) Public outreach – How to appropriately convey the value of cross-connection control to PWS personnel and the public.
(b) LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDANCE
(1) Federal – Applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidance. (2) State – California laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the State Water Resources Control Board’s most recent edition of its Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook and other requirements related to cross-connection control.
(3) Local – An understanding of the need to ensure local requirements are considered and how best to find such requirements.

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(c) HAZARD ASSESSMENTS AND METHODS TO PREVENT BACKFLOW
A comprehensive understanding of how to conduct cross-connection surveys of water systems for the purpose of identifying cross-connections, assessing hazards, and identifying the most effective and legally appropriate methods for protection from backflow. At a minimum, the following topics should be considered to achieve such an understanding:
(1) Surveys:
(A) Preparation (e.g., authority, notification, prioritizing customers/premises, coordinating with public water systems, etc.); (B) Design and as-built drawings related to water supply and crossconnection control; (C) Public water system schematics;
(D) How to identify existing and new construction, with an understanding of how construction may impact backflow protection;
(E) How to identify cross-connections (actual and potential); (F) How to identify and differentiate between high hazard and low hazard cross-connections; and
(G) Problems associated with multi-story buildings, multiple service connections at a premises, typical water-use equipment, etc., and varying types of water service, including irrigation, recycled water, gray water, fire prevention systems, and dual plumbed premises.
(2) Assessing Hazards:
(A) Identifying and differentiating between premises activities leading to high hazard cross-connections and low hazard cross-connections (for examples of high hazard activities, see Appendix D); and (B) Understanding potential public health impacts from backflow associated with the problems in section (c)(1)(G) of this appendix. (3) Assemblies and Methods for Backflow Prevention:
(A) A comprehensive understanding of approved methods for crossconnection control and preventing backflow with respect to an assessed hazard;
(B) Identifying unapproved methods for cross-connection control and preventing backflow;
(C) An understanding of components, design and operation, proper installation and location of backflow prevention assemblies, including air gaps, and backflow prevention assembly field test methods, field test results, and the assessment of air gaps; and
(D) Identifying unapproved assemblies, as well as those assemblies whose operation and/or state of repair necessitates replacement with an approved assembly.

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(d) CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAMS
A comprehensive understanding of the development, elements, and administration of cross-connection control programs, including, but not limited to:
(1) An ability to assess the federal, state, and local requirements applicable to a public water system’s cross-connection control program, such that adherence to the cross-connection control program would result in compliance with the requirements;
(2) The roles, responsibilities, and authority of individuals and entities involved in the critical elements of a successful plan for cross-connection control (see CCCPH section 3.1.4); and
(3) The ability to assess the components of a public water system’s CrossConnection Control Plan (see CCCPH section 3.1.4) that best assures the prevention of undesired backflow into the public water system’s distribution system, and to communicate deficiencies to public water system personnel. (e) CROSS-CONNECTION TESTS
A comprehensive understanding of:
(1) The purpose of a cross-connection test and when a cross-connection test should be performed;
(2) The ability to develop protocols and make arrangements for cross-connection tests, and subsequently oversee and/or perform such cross-connection tests, in a manner that determines whether interconnections exist between unapproved sources and approved water supplies; and
(3) Follow-up actions and notifications if a cross-connection test indicates an interconnection.
(f) RECORDKEEPING AND INCIDENT RESPONSE
A comprehensive understanding of:
(1) The agencies and authorities to be notified in the event of a backflow incident;
(2) How to determine the cause of a backflow incident and the actions necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future;
(3) How to properly document a backflow incident, including but not limited to the information in the example backflow incident response form in Appendix F; and (4) How to properly document the elements associated with surveys and hazard assessments, including those identified in section (c) of this appendix.

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Appendix F
Example Backflow Incident Reporting Form
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BACKFLOW INCIDENT REPORT FORM
Water System: _______________________________________________________ Water System Number: _________________________________________________ Incident Date: ________________________________________________________ Incident Time (if known):________________________________________________ Incident Location: _____________________________________________________ How was the incident discovered?
____________________________________________________________________ Backflow Originated from:

Premise Location: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Premise Contact Person: _______________________ Title:____________________ Phone:_______________ Email: ________________________________ Connection Type: (please check one)
Industrial Commercial Single-Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Irrigation Recycled Water Water System Facility
Other: _______________________________________
Description and source of backflow substance (please be as descriptive as possible):
_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ If available, please attach an MSDS or other chemical description form Was the backflow fluid contained within the user side? YES NO Estimated Number of Affected Persons: ______________________________________ F-2
Number and description of consumer complaints received:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Did any consumers report illness? Please describe.
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ If applicable, please describe the consumer notification:
_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

INVESTIGATION
Please describe the water system investigation including time frames:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ What was the area system pressure? _______________________________________ Is this within typical range: YES NO - typical pressure: _____________ Was a sample of the water contaminated by the backflow incident collected and stored before flushing? YES NO
Please describe all sampling:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ DDW recommends laboratory or field sampling for the following parameters: total coliform, E. coli, free and total chlorine residual, pH, odor, turbidity, temperature, and color. Additional sampling should be collected at the PWS and regulatory agency’s discretion.

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CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Please describe the corrective actions taken by the water system:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Was the chlorine residual increased after discovery of backflow incident? YES NO Date of the last cross-connection control hazard assessment of the premise with the backflow incident conducted: ______________________________________________ Did the premise have backflow prevention assemblies? YES NO Date of most recent backflow prevention assembly test(s): _______________________ When was the Division of Drinking Water or Local County Health office notified? Date: __________________Time: __________ Contact Person: __________________ Was the Division or Local County Health notified within 24 hours? YES NO Other agencies or organizations contacted?

CERTIFICATION
Name: _________________________________ Job Title: _______________________ Certification(s): _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Please list all cross-connection control related certifications including number and expiration date
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I certify that the forgoing information is true and correct to the best of my ability.

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________________ Attach the following applicable documentation

1. Laboratory Test Results

2. Sketch of the cross-connection and modifications

3. MSDS or chemical information forms if chemical hazard is known

4. Applicable backflow assembly test reports including the most recent test before the incident

5. Other relevant supporting documentation
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Related Statutes and Regulations
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The following laws and regulations are considered related or tangential to the CCCPH, and are included in a descriptive format to provide additional, relevant background information
California Laws and Regulations
In addition to the California SDWA statutory requirements cited in CCCPH Chapter 1, section 1.3.1, California has statutes addressing certain authorities and requirements that may have influenced the CCCPH or may otherwise be of interest. ▪ Urban and community water systems must have a written policy on discontinuation of residential service for nonpayment and must not discontinue residential service for nonpayment if certain conditions are met. (CHSC sections 116900 – 116926) ▪ Senate Bill 1263 (2017) requires that before a person submits an application for a permit for a proposed new public water system, the person shall first submit a preliminary technical report which must include a cost comparison of a new public water system and consolidations with an existing system. (CHSC section 116527) ▪ Effective June 24, 2015, Senate Bill 88 (SB 88) (Statutes 2015, Chapter 27) added sections 116680-116684 to the CHSC, allowing the State Water Board to require certain water systems that consistently fail to provide safe drinking water to consolidate with, or receive an extension of service from, another public water system. The consolidation can be physical or managerial. ▪ Local health officers may maintain programs for the control of cross-connections by water users, within water users’ premises, where public exposure to backflow may occur. Such programs may include water user premises inspections, collection of fees, certification of backflow prevention assembly1
(BPA) testers, and other
discretionary elements. Local health officer BPA tester certification standards must be consistent with the standards prescribed in the CCCPH. Water users are required to comply with all orders, instructions, regulations, and notices from the local health officer regarding installation, testing, and maintenance of a BPA. (CHSC sections 116800 - 116820).
▪ Pursuant to the California Building Standards Law (CHSC sections 18901 - 18949.31), the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) must administer the processes related to the adoption, approval, and publication of regulations referred to as the California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulation). Title 24 serves as the basis for the minimum design and construction 1 California statutes use a variety of terms when referencing a ‘backflow prevention assembly’ (e.g., backflow protective device, backflow protection equipment, backflow prevention device, backflow or back siphonage protection device, backflow preventer, or backflow device). For consistency with industry terminology, ‘backflow prevention assembly’ is used in the CCCPH, unless directly quoted otherwise.

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of buildings in California and includes the California Plumbing Code (Part 5 of Title 24), which contains requirements pertaining to cross-connection control and backflow prevention.
▪ A BPA intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption via drinking or cooking must meet California’s “lead free” requirements. (CHSC section 116875)
▪ Limits are established for the installation of backflow protection equipment where automatic fire sprinkler systems are utilized. (CHSC section 13114.7)2 ▪ Cross-connection control must be addressed in engineering reports that are required (CCR Title 22, section 60323) for recycled water projects. (Wat. Code section 13552.8)
▪ If a public agency requires the use of recycled water for toilet and urinal flushing in a structure (except certain mental health facilities), the public health agency must prepare an engineering report that addresses cross-connection control. (Wat.

Code section 13554)
▪ Prior to indoor use of recycled water in a condominium project, the entity delivering the recycled water must submit a report, for State Water Board3 approval, and include the following related to cross-connection control (Wat. Code section 13553(d)(1)):
▫ The condominium project must be provided with a backflow prevention assembly approved by the State Water Board.
▫ The backflow prevention assembly must be inspected and tested annually by a certified tester.
▫ The condominium project must be tested by the recycled water agency or local agency at least once every four years for indications of possible crossconnections between the condominium’s potable and non-potable systems. ▪ California’s Department of Water Resources was required to convene a task force, known as the 2002 Recycled Water Task Force, to identify constraints, impediments, and opportunities for the increased use of recycled water and report 2 CHSC section 13114.7 historically provided potential limits for backflow prevention assemblies on fire sprinklers. Even though current standards differ from the language stated in CHSC section 13114.7, it is still being provided as a historical reference as there may still be installations with the now outdated limits established in section 13114.7
3 The California Department of Public Health’s authority and responsibility pertaining to this reference was transferred to the State Water Board via Senate Bill 861 (2014, Chapter 35). As such, applicable statutory mandates that may refer to “California Department of Public Health” or “Department” may be referred to as “State Water Board” in this document.

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to the Legislature by July 1, 2003. The task force was also asked to advise and make recommendations concerning cross-connection control, including the applicability of visual inspections instead of pressure tests for cross-connections between potable and non-potable water systems. (Wat. Code section 13578(b)(1).

The final report4 provided the following recommendations to the State Water Board – Division of Drinking Water (Division):
▫ Prepare guidance on dual plumbed regulations (22 CCR sections 60313-60316) consistent with Appendix J of plumbing code (Chapter 15 of 2019 California Plumbing Code, formerly Chapter 16A).
▫ Support thorough assessment of risk associated with cross-connections between disinfection tertiary recycled water and potable water. ▫ Ensure uniform interpretation of cross-connection control requirement of Title 22 regulations (recycled water) and Title 17 (cross-connection control regulations)
▫ Recommend stakeholders to review draft Title 17 regulations. ▪ A person engaged in the salvage, purchase, or sale of scrap metal who knowingly possesses a backflow prevention assembly (or connections to the assembly or any part of the assembly), or who failed to report the possession of such items, which was previously owned by a utility or public agency, is guilty of a crime. (Pen. Code section 496e)
▪ Junk dealers or recyclers who possess a backflow prevention assembly (or connections to that assembly or any part of the assembly) without a written certification from the agency or utility owning or previously owning the assembly will be liable to the agency or utility for the wrongful possession. (Civ. Code section 3336.5 and, similarly, Bus. & Prof. Code section 21609.1) Please note that a number of the codes, regulations, and statutes cited above are implemented under the authority of regulatory entities other than the State Water Board and would therefore be beyond the scope of this CCCPH. The intent of providing such citations is to increase general awareness with respect to other potential statutory requirements associated with cross-connection control. The list is not exhaustive and does not include other requirements that may exist, including those via regulations that may have been adopted by an appropriate regulatory entity.

Federal Laws and Regulations
4 California Department of Water Resources. (2003). Water Recycling 2030: Recommendations of California’s Recycled Water Task Force
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All suppliers of domestic water to the public are subject to regulations adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. section 300f et seq.), as well as by the State Board under the California SDWA (Health & Saf. Code, div. 104, pt. 12, ch. 4, section 116270 et seq.). Additionally, the State Water Board has been delegated primacy - the responsibility and authority to administer U.S. EPA's drinking water regulations within California – on the condition that California adopt enforceable requirements no less stringent than U.S. EPA's.

The U.S. EPA currently has no distinct cross-connection control requirements that apply broadly to public water systems (PWS); however, the importance of cross-connection control is evident by the issue papers and guidance documents developed by U.S. EPA and their recognition that cross-connections and backflow represent a significant public health risk (see discussion in Chapter 2). Although U.S. EPA currently has no distinct cross-connection control requirements, the subject of cross-connection or backflow prevention assemblies is included in the U.S. SDWA and the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) in relation to PWS, including the following:
5 ▪ If used exclusively for non-potable services, a backflow prevention assembly (BPA) is exempt from the federal lead prohibitions. (42, U.S.C. section 300g) ▪ Allows increasing disinfectant concentrations in a PWS distribution system in the event of a cross-connection (backflow) event. (40 C.F.R. section 141.130(d)) ▪ Proper maintenance of the distribution system, including cross-connection control, is identified as a best available technology (BAT) for microbial contaminant control. (40 C.F.R. section 141.63(e))
▪ Under the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule, a PWS having a cross-connection control program is one of the enhancements necessary to reduce monitoring for a PWS that had been under an increased monitoring frequency. (40 C.F.R. section 141.854(h)(2))
▪ Under the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule, a PWS having a cross-connection control program is a criterion for a state to allow a reduced monitoring frequency (40 C.F.R. section 141.855(d)(1))
▪ If a state allows the monitoring frequency reductions previously mentioned under the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule, a state is required to include in its primacy package to U.S. EPA how a PWS will be required to demonstrate cross-connection control. (40 C.F.R. section 142.16(q))
5 For requirements unrelated to cross-connection control, please consult California’s laws and regulations specific to the topic of interest. California may have more stringent requirements (e.g., reduced monitoring allowed via federal regulations may be prohibited in California).

Lakeport City CouncilJune 3, 2025

Lakeport City Council
June 3, 2025