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)