(a) All new residential dwellings shall have installed a backflow prevention device on all water service laterals by the property owner, immediately upon entry to the structure to be served and prior to any point of connection or usage.
(b) For residential dwelling units (three family or less) a Double Check Valve complying with A.S.S.E. No. 1024 shall be provided. Watts Regulator Company Model No. 7 or equal, as approved by the Service Director, shall be permitted.
(c) For all other users, a Reduced Pressure Principle Pressure Reducing Valve (Triple Check Valve) complying with A.S.S.E. No. 1013 shall be provided. Watts Regulator Company Model No. 909 or equal, as approved by the Service Director, shall be permitted. Backflow devices meeting A.S.S.E. Standards 1013 shall be tested at the time of installation and at least once every twelve months thereafter by a person certified by the Ohio Department of Health or other recognized agency in the use of the proper testing equipment designed for this purpose. In accordance with accepted engineering practices, backflow preventers meeting A.S.S.E. Standard 1013 shall be completely rebuilt every five years.
(d) This section shall be applicable to all properties to which water service is initiated.
(Ord. 90-36. Passed 6-7-90.)
(Ord. 90-36. Passed 6-7-90.)