(a) All services designated as sprinkler or irrigation shall be required to have an approved backflow prevention device installed in the sprinkler/irrigation service line downstream from the water meter and as close to the meter as practicable. Backflow prevention devices shall be a reduced pressure principle device conforming to the requirements of the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) specification ASSE 1013 or a pressure vacuum breaker device confirming to ASSE 1020. Responsibility for installation, maintenance, repair, and annual testing of the approved backflow prevention device shall rest with the water consumer. Installation and testing of backflow prevention devices shall be in compliance with all applicable sections of the Rules and Regulations.
(b) In order to meet pertinent requirements of the Ohio Plumbing Code to insure proper operation, the City of Huron shall require the irrigation system services to be installed by a reputable plumbing contractor or irrigation services installer.
(Ord. 1997-38. Passed 10-27-97.)