(A) Any approved backflow prevention assembly required by these provisions shall be installed at a location and in a manner approved by the Director of Public Works. For more instructions, see § 52.089, “Where protection is required.” The customer, at the customer’s sole expense, shall obtain and install the approved backflow prevention device(s) within 90 days of notice and as directed by the Director.
(B) Existing backflow prevention assembly approved by the Director of Public Works prior to the effective date of this rule and which are properly maintained shall, except for inspection, testing and maintenance requirements be excluded from the requirements of these provisions, but only if the Director of Public Works determines that the devices will satisfactorily protect the public water supply system and are approved for this installation. One hundred percent closing shutoff ball valves for testing shall be provided on existing backflow prevention assembly if deemed necessary for proper testing by the Director of Public Works. If deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works that an existing backflow prevention assembly requires replacement, it shall be replaced with an approved backflow prevention assembly.
(Prior Code, § 52.082) (Ord. 95-38, passed 12-18-1995) Penalty, see § 52.999