High hazard definition

High hazard means a dam's or reservoir's failure will result in probable loss of human life. Source: HAR-190-1-Dam-Safety-Rules1.pdf
High hazard means the classification assigned to an actual or potential cross-connection that potentially could allow a substance that may cause illness or death to backflow into the potable water supply.
High hazard means a situation where the water sup- ply system could be contaminated with a toxic substance or solu- tion so as to make the water unsuitable for the designated use.

Examples of High hazard in a sentence

  • High hazard situations will not be allowed to continue unprotected if the backflow preventer fails the test and cannot be repaired immediately.

  • Any and all capitalized terms used herein, which are not otherwise defined herein, shall have the same meaning ascribed to such term in the signed Lease Agreement.

  • High hazard dam means a class of dam in which failure may cause loss of life, serious damage to residential, industrial, or commercial buildings; or damage to, or disruption of, important public utilities or transportation facilities such as major highways or railroads.

  • High hazard category cross connections shall require an air gap separation or an approved reduced pressure backflow preventer.

  • Probability of Occurrence of Hazard:1 Hazard may be present but not expected over background level2 Some level of hazard above background level known to be present3 High hazard potential4 Potential for imminent danger to life and healthA.


More Definitions of High hazard

High hazard means a condition where the amount of combustibles or flammable liquids present is such that a fire of severe magnitude may be expected. These may include woodworking, auto repair, aircraft servicing, warehouses with high piled (over 15 feet in solid piles, over 12 feet in piles that contain horizontal channels), combustibles and processes such as flammable liquid handling, painting and dipping.
High hazard means a situation where the water supply system could be contaminated with a toxic substance or solution so as to make the water unsuitable for the designated use.
High hazard means a situation created when any substance which is or may be introduced into a public water supply poses a threat to public health through poisoning, the spread of disease or pathogenic organisms, or any other public health concern.
High hazard means a cross-connection or potential cross-connection that may result in contamination. “Isolation” means backflow preventer installed to protect against backflow at individual cross-connections. “Licensee” means the holder of a Commission issued license.
High hazard means a situation where the water supply system could be contaminated with a toxic substance or solution so as to alter the characteristics of the water making make the water unsuitable for the designated use.
High hazard means a dam's or reservoir's failure will result in probable loss of human life.
High hazard means the classification assigned to an actual or potential cross-connection that potentially could allow a substance that may cause illness or death to backflow into the public water system.