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What is NYC PC § 608.16.6?

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This section requires that potable water connections to nonpotable systems subject to high-hazard backpressure be protected by a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly. The regulation is enforced by the Department of Buildings. Applies to property operators managing potable and nonpotable water systems.

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608.16.6 Connections subject to backpressure.

PC § 608.16.6

Where a potable water connection is made to a nonpotable line, fixture, tank, vat, pump, cooling tower or other equipment subject to high-hazard backpressure, the potable water connection shall be protected by a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly.

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