Backflow Prevention Device (BPD)
NOTES: BACKFLOW PROTECTION/OVERFLOW SYSTEM - TYPE 1 OR 2 SHALL BE INSTALLED IN SEWERS WHERE THE LOWEST DRAIN OUTLET TO BE CONNECTED TO THE MAIN SEWER IS BELOW A POINT 12-INCHES ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE NEAREST UPSTREAM SEWER STRUCTURE AND IN ALL NEW BUILDINGS. BACKWATER CHECK VALVE AND SHUTOFF SYSTEM - TYPE 3 SHALL BE INSTALLED IN SEWER SERVING BUILDINGS WHERE A BACKFLOW PROTECTION/OVERFLOW SYSTEM IS REQUIRED AND WHERE SEWAGE CANNOT OVERFLOW TO AN ADJACENT AREA WITOUT SERIOUS DAMAGE. |