(A) All connections for fire protection systems connected with the public water system, two inches and smaller, shall be protected with an approved dual check valve assembly as a minimum requirement. All fire systems using toxic additives or booster pumps shall be protected by an approved reduced pressure principal assembly at the main service connection.
(B) All connections for fire protection systems connected with the public water system greater than two inches shall be protected with an approved double check detector assembly as a minimum requirement. All fire protection systems using toxic or hazardous additives or booster pumps shall be protected by an approved reduced pressure principal detector assembly at the main service connection.
(C) All existing backflow prevention assemblies two inches and larger installed on fire protection systems (that were initially approved by the Public Works Department) shall be allowed to remain on the premises, as long as they are being properly maintained, tested, and repaired as required by this subchapter. If, however, the existing assembly must be replaced, or in the event of proven water theft through an unmetered source, the consumer shall be required to install an approved assembly as required by this subchapter.
(D) Penalty. Violation of this section shall be punishable by injunctive relief, equitable remedy and civil penalties pursuant to § 10.99.
(Ord. passed 4-2-2001; Ord. passed 3-21-2022)