(A) All containment backflow prevention assemblies shall be installed in accordance with specifications furnished by the City, the backflow assembly manufacturer, and/or the latest edition of North Carolina Building Code, whichever is most restrictive.
(B) All new construction plans and specifications shall be made available to the City for review and approval, and to determine the degree of hazard and level of protection required.
(C) A plumbing permit is required for new assembly installation, assembly replacement, or assembly relocation.
(D) Installation, ownership, testing/reporting, maintenance, and replacement or relocation of backflow assemblies shall be at the customer's expense.
(E) Existing backflow prevention assemblies, which were initially approved by the City, shall be allowed to remain on the premises so long as they are being properly maintained, tested, and repaired as required by this subchapter. If, however, the existing assembly must be replaced once it can no longer be repaired, the consumer shall be required to install an approved backflow assembly in accordance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 24-O-02, passed 2-26-2024)