7.1 General. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and these rules. All pump installations shall be designed and installed to prevent contamination of the well.

7.2 Licensing and registration. Pump installation shall be by a licensed Water Well Contractor and registered pump installer.

7.3 Efficiency. Pump capacity shall be consistent with intended use and yield characteristics of the well. The pumping capacity of the pump installed in a well shall be consistent with the intended use of the ground water and with the yield characteristics of the well.

7.4 Location of pressure tanks and switches. Pressure tanks and switches shall be located above ground or in a pit or basement that is adequately drained. A pressure tank may be buried provided, the tank is designed for installation below ground. Tanks designed for use inside the bore of a water well must be designed for that purpose and approved by the Commission.

7.5 Venting of gasses. Toxic or flammable gases shall be vented from a well to the outside above roof level or a point where they will not produce a hazard.

7.6 Upper terminal. Pump Installers shall leave no less than eight inches of casing above normal ground level.

7.7 Temporary seal. If the pump equipment is not installed at the time drilling is completed, all openings to the well must be closed to prevent pollution or vandalism. After installation, all open spaces must be sealed off to prevent contamination of the ground water.

7.8 Pipe drop, wire, etc. All pipe drop, wire, pumps and other pumping equipment shall be clean and installed to permit removal and repair of all equipment. If equipment or tools are lost in the well and not recovered a statement describing the item or items lost shall be attached to the installation report, or, maintained in the contractor's records, when no report is required.

7.9 Well tanks. Well tanks installed shall be adequate to meet the needs of the water system.

7.10 Plumbness. All pumps shall be installed in a plumb manner so as not to interfere with proper operation or efficiency, and not cause excessive wear on pumping equipment.

7.11 Prevention from contamination. Pumping Equipment shall be installed in such a manner to discourage the entrance of contamination into the ground water. Discharge pipes shall include devices which will discourage the entrance of animals.

7.12 Check valves. Pumping Equipment installed, which may be used in conjunction with chemigation shall employ at least one check valve or other back siphoning device between the well head and point of entrance of the foreign substances.

7.17 Power and control wiring. Licensees and registrants may run power and control wiring from a disconnect box to water well equipment without obtaining an electrician's license. Licensees and registrants may not alter the existing electrical service to any building or structure. (See Act 493 of 1999) All wiring must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code 1999 edition, of the National Fire Protection Association, or any updates or new editions of the National Electrical Code adopted by the Board of Electrical Examiners after notice and public hearing.