Before any device for the prevention of backflow or backsiphonage is installed, it must have first been certified as meeting the requirements of Section 603.2, Approval of Devices or Assemblies, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition. Any person in control of a device that is installed in a potable water supply for protection against backflow must maintain the device in good working condition. The administrative authority having jurisdiction may inspect the device and, if it is found to be ineffective or inoperative, the administrative authority must require replacement of the device.

Reference: Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Copies may be obtained from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761. Copies may be viewed free of charge at https://epubs.iapmo.org/2024/UPC/.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 91, effective December 2, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 23 SDR 83, effective November 28, 1996; 29 SDR 52, effective October 20, 2002; 30 SDR 99, effective December 22, 2003; 38 SDR 40, effective September 20, 2011; 43 SDR 31, effective September 12, 2016 ; 52 SDR 42, effective October 28, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-25-15 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-25-15 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-09-12, 2011-09-20.