Where do I install the backflow preventer (BFP)?

Devices must be installed within ten (10) feet of the domestic water meter. If you have a designated yard (irrigation) meter, the BFP must be installed within ten (10) feet of the yard meter. Some exceptions may be allowed for fire suppression systems or where installation is not feasible due to facility design. ALL exceptions will be reviewed by Town officials to make FINAL determination.

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1. What is backflow, and why is it dangerous?
2. What is an unapproved source?
3. Why is the backflow program needed?
4. What is a backflow prevention (BFP) assembly?
5. What systems require backflow prevention devices?
6. Who can install or test a backflow preventer?
7. Who is subject to the backflow ordinance?
8. Does my backflow preventer need to be placed in an enclosure (hot box)?
9. How often does my backflow device need to be tested?
10. What do I do with the test results?
11. Where do I install the backflow preventer (BFP)?
12. If a new service connection requires a backflow preventer, but it is not installed yet, will a meter be installed?