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608.14.2 Protection of Backflow Preventers

Plumbing Code 2015 of New York State > 6 Water Supply and Distribution > 608 Protection of Potable Water Supply > 608.14 Location of Backflow Preventers > 608.14.2 Protection of Backflow Preventers
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Backflow preventers shall not be located in areas subject to freezing except where they can be removed by means of unions or are protected from freezing by heat, insulation or both.

608.14.2.1 Relief Port Piping

The termination of the piping from the relief port or air gap fitting of a backflow preventer shall discharge to an approved indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors where it will not cause damage or create a nuisance.

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