New Franklin Ordinance 813: Definition of "lead free" water pipes

Bill No. 11.13.2023

Ord. No. 813

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF NEW FRANKLIN

BY CHANGING THE DEFINTION OF "LEAD FREE" PIPES TO

COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS.

WHEREAS, the City of New Franklin has a lead free in ordinance listing the definition of lead-free pipes and

fittings as being less than eight percent;

WHEREAS, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has requested that the ordinance be amended to

define lead-free pipes and fitting as being less than one quarter of a percent.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Franklin, Missouri as follows:

SECTION ONE.

Section 700.170(B) shall read:

B. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this

Section:

LEAD BASED MATERIALS: Any material containing lead in excess of the quantities specified in

the definition of "Lead Free" below.

LEAD FREE:

1. When used with respect to solder and flux, refers to solders and flux containing not more than

two-tenths percent (0.2%) lead; and

2. When used with respect to pipes and pipe fittings, refers to pipes and pipe fittings containing

not more than one-quarter of a percent (0.25%) lead.

SECTION TWO. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

The provisions of any ordinance or code section in conflict with any provision of this ordinance are hereby

repealed to the extent of such conflict.

SECTION THREE. Effective Date.

This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval.

SECTION FOUR. Severability.

The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any provision hereof is declared invalid,

unconstitutional, or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this

ordinance.

Read Twice and approved by Roll Call Vote

Dated this_13th day of November, 2023.

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Daniel Yount, Mayor

Meussa Crowlee

Attest: Melissa Crowley, City Clerk