(a) If in the judgment of the inspector 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 then, the inspector 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.
(b) The consumer shall install the designated device or method at his/her own expense and failure, refusal or inability to install such 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 inspector. All back flow devices shall conform to Ohio Environmental Protection Agency specifications.
(c) The use of the approved back flow 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 Section 4101:2-51-33 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (Ord. 1974-43. Passed 3-6-74.)