§ 401-125. Backflow Protection.

If, in the judgment of the water works superintendent, the integrity of the public water system is, or can be, endangered by backflow from an actual or a potential cross-connection within the plumbing system of a water consumer, the superintendent may order the installation of an approved backflow prevention method or device consisting of either an air-gap, double sanitary check valve assembly, vacuum breaker, reduced pressure principle backflow preventer or any combination thereof at the water service connection to the premises.

The water consumer shall install the designated device or method at the consumer's own expense, and failure, refusal or inability to install the device or method immediately shall constitute a ground for discontinuing water service to the premises until such device or method has been installed and approved by the superintendent.

The use of the approved backflow preventer at the water service connection does not in any way affect or eliminate the need for individual fixture devices or air-gaps as required by the Ohio Building Code.

All necessary permits shall be obtained from the political subdivision having jurisdiction.

(Sec. 401-125; ordained by Ord. No. 321-1971; eff. Oct. 9, 1971; reordained as C.M.C. 401-125, eff. Jan. 1, 1972)