(A) Backflow prevention devices required by this chapter shall be installed at a location and in a manner approved by the Safety-Service Director and by and at the expense of the water consumer. In addition, any backflow prevention device required by § 1041.06(B) and (C) shall be installed at a location and in a manner approved by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by Ohio R.C. 6109.13.
(B) Backflow prevention devices installed on the service line to a consumer's water system shall be located on the consumer's side of the water meter, as close to the meter as is reasonably practical, and prior to any other connection.
(C) Pits or vaults shall be of watertight construction, shall be so located and constructed as to prevent flooding and shall be maintained free from standing water by means of either a sump pump or a suitable drain. Such sump pump or drain shall not connect to a sanitary sewer nor permit flooding of the pit or vault by reverse flow from its point of discharge. An access ladder and adequate natural or artificial lighting shall be provided to permit maintenance, inspection and testing of the backflow prevention device.
(`82 Code, § 1041.09) (Ord. 88-58, passed 7-5-88)