Backflow into a public water system can pollute or contaminate the water in that system (i.e., backflow into a public water system can make the water in that system unusable or unsafe to drink), and each water supplier has a responsibility to provide water that is usable and safe to drink under all foreseeable circumstances. Furthermore, consumers generally have absolute faith that water delivered to them through a public water system is always safe to drink. For these reasons, each water supplier must take reasonable precautions to protect its public water system against backflow.
A backflow preventer is a means or mechanism to prevent backflow. The basic means of preventing backflow is an air gap, which either eliminates a cross-connection or provides a barrier to backflow. The basic mechanism for preventing backflow is a mechanical backflow preventer, which provides a physical barrier to backflow. The principal types of mechanical backflow preventer permitted in the City of Brentwood are the reduced-pressure principle assembly and the double check valve assembly. A double check valve (DC) assembly is only permitted on Fire Lines, all others are to be protected by a reduced-pressure principle (RP) assembly only.
A cross-connection is any temporary or permanent connection between a public water system or consumer's potable (i.e., drinking) water system and any source or system containing non-potable water or other substances. An example is the piping between a public water system or consumer's potable water system and an auxiliary water system, cooling system, or irrigation system.
A DC is a mechanical backflow preventer that consists of two independently acting, spring-loaded check valves. It includes shutoff valves at each end of the assembly and is equipped with test cocks. A DC is effective against backpressure backflow and backsiphonage but can only be used on fire line installations in the City of Brentwood.
An RP is a mechanical backflow preventer that consists of two independently acting, spring-loaded check valves with a hydraulically operating, mechanically independent, spring-loaded pressure differential relief valve between the check valves and below the first check valve. It includes shutoff valves at each end of the assembly and is equipped with test cocks. An RP is effective against backpressure backflow and backsiphonage and may be used to isolate health or non-health hazards.
An air gap is a vertical, physical separation between the end of a water supply outlet and the flood-level rim of a receiving vessel. This separation must be at least twice the diameter of the water supply outlet and never less than one inch. An air gap is considered the maximum protection available against backpressure backflow or backsiphonage but is not always practical and can easily be bypassed.
Backpressure backflow is backflow caused by a downstream pressure that is greater than the upstream or supply pressure in a public water system or consumer's potable water system. Backpressure (i.e., downstream pressure that is greater than the potable water supply pressure) can result from an increase in downstream pressure, a reduction in the potable water supply pressure, or a combination of both. Increases in downstream pressure can be created by pumps, temperature increases in boilers, etc. Reductions in potable water supply pressure occur whenever the amount of water being used exceeds the amount of water being supplied, such as during water line flushing, fire fighting, or breaks in water mains.
Backsiphonage is backflow caused by a negative pressure (i.e., a vacuum ~ or partial vacuum) in a Public water system or consumer's potable water system. The effect is similar to drinking water through a straw. Backsiphonage can occur when there is a stoppage of water supply due to nearby fire fighting, a break in a water main, etc.
Water suppliers usually do not have the capability to repeatedly inspect every consumer's premises for cross-connections and backflow protection. Alternatively, each water supplier should ensure that a proper backflow preventer is installed and maintained at the water service connection to each system or premises that poses a significant hazard to the public water system. Generally, this would include the water service connection to each dedicated fire protection system or irrigation piping system and the water service connection to each of the following types of premises:
Your neighborhood is assigned a week for the chipper service to come through and pick up your chipper (brush clippings).
If your neighborhood is listed as the first week, that means that is is the first FULL week of that month. So if the month starts on a Tuesday, then your week isn't doesn't start until the following Monday.
Click here to see the schedule to find out when we come through your neighborhood.
Selection of any of the following questions in this category will forward your web browser to the specific Brentwood Municipal Code reference. If there are questions requiring a more descriptive answer, please call (615) 371-2204, ext. 257.
Property Maintenance / What are the rules concerning:
Should you wish to access the complete Municipal Code, click here.
Outdoor burning is limited as follows:
Simply go to the parks page and on the left hand side in the blue box select Reserve a shelter, then park that best fits your needs. You will submit an application for approval. IF...you do not hear back from the reservation coordinator within 24 hours of submitting your request on a weekday, please call the office at 615.507.2763 and request to speak with Jamie Booker.
The concerts are held each year in Crockett Park in the Eddie Arnold Amphitheater. They generally occur in the months of May, June and July.
You can access the most current schedule and see who will be performing by going to the "summer concert series" tab.
We start accepting reservations on from Brentwood residents/businesses on the first Monday in February at 7:00 am the current calendar year. All non-Brentwood residents/businesses may start reserving on March 1st.
At that time you may schedule your needed dates on a first come first serve basis. We will continue to take reservations up to October 31st of each year. During the months of November through January, no reservations will be accepted.
A: Please contact Dave Bunt, Director of Parks at 615-371-2208 or through email at Dave.Bunt@BrentwoodTN.gov.
What’s an event without balloons and streamers?
Yes, we ask that you only use the blue painters tape to hang up decorations. No tacks or staples please. When you are done with your event, please remove your decorations and any tape residue. Any damage to the support beams or other parts of the shelter will result in a damage assessment that you will be held responsible for.
Sure... Please select that you would like to have sound on your application. or if you cant decide at that moment, just call the office and let us know. All sound must be contained within the shelter/pavilion.
The only exception is Owl Creek and Smith Park. We do NOT allow amplified sound at all in Owl Creek or Smith Park.
If there is not a "Reserved" sign outside of the shelter or pavilion, then it is considered "First come, First serve". You may also feel free to contact the Reservation Coordinator Jamielee Booker at (615) 507.2763 to verify availability.
Please keep in mind that when it is First come First Serve, that electricity, lights, water and in some cases the grill, will not be unlocked for your use.
You can check availability by going to the Parks department page and clicking the Reserve a Shelter in the blue box on the left hand side. From there you may select a specific park or go to the front page and click on the calendar icon for a multi park availability view.
We have updated our payment process for your convenience by having an online payment option available to you. You can still make your payment with a check and mailing it into the office as well.
If you are a non-Brentwood resident, once your application has been approved, you will receive an invoice to the email that is provided on your application. From their you will be given the option of paying online via a credit card or an electronic check (each for a nominal fee) or by mailing in a check to the address provided on the invoice.
Granny White, Crockett Park, Owl Creek and River Park can each support a maximum of one (1) inflatable. River . Water components are NOT allowed with the inflatable.
Smith Park does not allow inflatables.
You must first request permission through the parks shelter reservation coordinator. Once approved, whomever you choose as your provider must list the City of Brentwood as an additional insured. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to the event.
Inflatables are NOT allowed at Smith Park.
If you are a non-resident, the appropriate fees are listed in the fee schedule that you can access by clicking the pricing link below.
All pricing is based upon residency, whether it be Brentwood inside of Williamson County, any other city within Williamson County and then any city in any county.
If the event is during school hours, on a school day... No, you may not.
The school must make the request and pay any applicable fee IF they are NOT a Brentwood, tax paying school.
If the event is after hours or on a weekend... Yes, you may make the request and sponsor the event as a private citizen, fees may apply based on your residency.
We start accepting reservations on from Brentwood residents/businesses on the first Monday in February at 7:00 am the current calendar year. All non-Brentwood residents/businesses may start reserving on March 1st.
At that time you may schedule your needed dates on a first come first serve basis. We will continue to take reservations up to October 31st of each year. During the months of November through January, no reservations will be accepted.
Land use patterns as reflected in current zoning are carefully set by the Board of Commissioners, and it is often difficult to alter property zoning unless you are developing an open space subdivision. Section 78-87 of the Brentwood Municipal Code details the procedures involved in the rezoning of property within the City. The Municipal Code can be viewed, on-line by clicking here. Generally, it requires approximately 45 to 80 days to complete the re-zoning process. Of course this depends upon the timing and completeness of the application. Five public meetings are required. Those meetings include:
A plan, detailing the proposal is submitted to the Planning Department, who will coordinate its review. All necessary agenda backup is prepared by staff.
All documents accepted as security for subdivision improvements must be issued by a financial institution that has a "C" or better rating from the latest Kroll Bond Rating Agency, https://srs.krollbondratings.com/ (formally the LACE Quarterly Financial Institution Ratings).
The financial institution issuing the security must be a member of the State of Tennessee Bank Collateral Pool and have a branch within the State of Tennessee within a radius of 100 miles of the City of Brentwood. Performance Bonds cannot be accepted as security for required improvements.
Application fees are based upon the proposed acreage to be re-zoned. The fee schedule is also detailed as part of Section 78-987 of the Brentwood Municipal Code. The fee schedule is as follows:
The Planning Commission was created under the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) §§ 6-19-101 and 13-4-101. The Planning Commission consists of ten members; one shall be the mayor or a person designated by the mayor, and one shall be another member of the Board of Commissioners selected by the Board of Commissioners. The other eight shall be appointed by the mayor.
All members of the Planning Commission shall be residents of the city and shall serve without compensation. The terms of the eight members appointed by the mayor shall be for three years each. The term of the mayor or his designee shall run concurrently with the mayor's term of office. The term of the member selected by the Board of Commissioners shall run concurrently with his term of office or until replacement by the Board of Commissioners. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the mayor.
Please see Chapter 50 of the Brentwood Municipal Code for more information regarding the Planning Commission.
Other fees may be applicable to some requests. Please see Section 50-29 of the Brentwood Municipal Code.
The following project requests require approval by the Planning Commission:
Please contact planning staff at (615) 371-2204 regarding additional proposal that may require Planning Commission approval.
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