TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBTITLE F: PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES CHAPTER II: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PART 653 DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA SECTION 653.805 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 653.805 Fire Protection Systems
A reduced pressure principle backflow preventers shall be installed to protect the community water supply against backflow and backsiphonage when:
a) the fire safety system contains antifreeze, fire retardant or other chemicals;
b) water is pumped into the fire safety system from another source; or
c) water flows into the fire safety system by gravity from a non-potable source; or
d) there is a connection whereby water can be pumped into the fire safety system from any other source.
(Source: Amended at 9 Ill. Reg. 17367, effective October 23, 1985) |