§ 32-158. Exemptions.

(a)

Buildings of four (4) stories or less without booster pumps which contain only dwelling units (including single family residences, town homes, small apartment buildings), and all other structures or facilities not listed in Section 32-154, shall be exempt from the requirement of installation of a backflow preventer, provided that:

(1)

No cross-connections exist or are subsequently installed on the property;

(2)

No uses or facilities listed in Section 32-154 receive water through the same service connection; and

(3)

Any auxiliary water supply is not cross-connected.

(b)

Exemptions from or exceptions to the Department's standard details may be granted by the applicable Building Official or his designee for installation of backflow preventers where physical limitations are present, provided that the preventer as installed is tested satisfactorily and certified.

(Ord. No. 99-165, § 1, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 01-169, § 1, 10-23-01; Ord. No. 15-124, § 1, 11-3-15)