§ 24-113. Sewage backflow prevention.  


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  • An approved type backflow prevention device shall be required:

    (1)

    In all new construction and service sewer replacements.

    (2)

    When any replacement or repair is being made to the sanitary sewer lateral.

    (3)

    When property has been damaged by backflow from the city sanitary sewer main or the private lateral.

    (4)

    On all structures where a pump is used to lift sewage to the sanitary sewer system main line. The backflow relief device shall be located to protect the structure from damage in the event that the pump is pumping against a closed backflow device.

(Ord. No. 13-03, § 1CC, 5-2-2013)