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1503.4 Connections to Potable or Recycled Water Supply Systems
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Recycled water supply systems shall have
no direct connection to a potable water supply or alternate
water source system.
Exceptions:
- Potable water is permitted to be used as makeup water for a reclaimed (recycled) water storage tank provided the potable water supply inlet is protected by an air gap in accordance with this code.
- A potable water supply may be connected temporarily for initial testing of the recycled water supply system as provided in Section 1503.13.2.2. Prior to temporarily connecting the potable line to the recycled water supply system for initial testing purposes, the potable line must have a reduced-pressure principle backflow preventer installed.
- Reclaimed (recycled) water is permitted to be used as makeup water for an alternate water source system provided the recycled water supply system is protected by an air gap in accordance with this code.
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