§ 5-6.1103. Dental Vacuum Suction Systems.

(a)

An ISO 11143 certified amalgam separator device shall be installed on each dental vacuum suction system for existing dental facilities. Newly constructed on and after the effective date of this ordinance shall include an installed amalgam separator device certified by the most current ISO 11143 standard. The amalgam separator must remove at a minimum ninety five (95) percent of the amalgam or conform to the removal efficiency as specified by the most current ISO 11143 standard and shall be certified at flow rates comparable to the flow rate of the actual vacuum suction system operation. Neither the separator device nor the related plumbing shall include an automatic flow bypass. For facilities that require an amalgam separator that exceeds the practical capacity of ISO 11143 test methodology, a non-certified separator will be accepted, provided that smaller units from the same manufacturer and of the same technology are ISO-certified. Alternative materials and methods may be proposed to the City for approval, provided ISO equivalent. Proof of certification and installation records shall be submitted to the City within forty five (45) days of installation.

(b)

Amalgam separators shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Installation, certification, and maintenance records shall be available for immediate inspection upon request by the City during normal business hours. In addition, the City may request that the owner or operator submit to the City a certification statement that they have complied with the requirements listed in this Article.

(Ord. 3664-C.S., § 1, effective 1-13-17)