Codes & Compliance

Effective March 2023, NYC Department of Health adopted proposed rules introducing new violations and increasing the fines related to Drinking Water Tanks.

All fire pumps must be tested annually.

All domestic water tanks must be inspected, cleaned, water sampled, and filed with the DOH at least once per calendar year. All work must be performed by a Licensed Master Plumber, Licensed Professional Engineer, or Architect Design Professional.

All roof tanks, whether used for drinking water or fire reserve, must be equipped with a high-water level alarm to prevent against the overflow of water.

All water storage tanks used for fire protection must be serviced every three (3) years, except those with corrosion protection (i.e. cement lining or epoxy coating), in which they must be serviced every five (5) years.

NYC Department of Health memo requiring that the vendor must file annually with the DOH, and that both the owner and vendor must maintain five (5) years of inspection results.

All pressure tanks must be inspected at three-year intervals.

Stay up to code and ensure the reliable performance of your water tanks with preventative maintenance and regularly scheduled cleanings.

Backflow prevention devices must be tested annually by a certified tester and signed by a Licensed Master Plumber.

Regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance of all parts of the cooling towers and its system will provide dependable and efficient performance.