(A) General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the most current adopted Ohio Plumbing Code.
(B) Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker.
(C) Backflow prevention. Backflow prevention devices where required shall be installed and maintained operable at all times.
(1) Yearly inspection. All installed backflow prevention devices shall be inspected to ensure proper operation on no less that a yearly basis by persons licensed to do so by the State of Ohio. Reports of inspections shall be delivered to the City of West Carrollton Water Clerk.
(D) Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks.
(E) Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of not less than 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
(F) Nonpotable water reuse systems. Nonpotable water reuse systems and rainwater collection and conveyance systems shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Where such systems are not properly maintained, the system shall be repaired to provide for safe and sanitary conditions, or the system shall be abandoned in accordance with division (E)(1) of this section.
(1) Abandonment of systems. Where nonpotable water reuse systems and rainwater collection and conveyance system is not maintained or the owner ceases use of the system, the system shall be abandoned in accordance with Section 1301 of the Ohio Plumbing Code.
(G) Shut-off-authority. In order to safe guard the public water supply and to protect public and private property from damage due to leaks, or pipe bursts, the Chief Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority to immediately order the domestic water service turned-off at the curb box to any property, building or structure deemed not to be adequately safe guarded against tampering, damage, freezing or under an order of condemnation. Once the service has been deemed to be adequately safe guarded and/or the order of condemnation rescinded, the service may be restored only under the direction of the Chief Code Enforcement Officer. The city shall be held harmless from damages resulting from any order regarding the termination or reinstatement of water service. The Chief Code Enforcement Officer, or his or her designee shall notify the servicing utility and, whenever possible, the owner or owner's authorized agent and occupant(s) of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If unable to make notification prior to disconnection, the owner, owner's authorized agent or occupant(s) of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing as soon as practical thereafter.
(Ord. 3673, passed 8-11-20)