North Canton Backflow Prevention Program

Overview

Welcome to the City of North Canton’s Backflow Prevention Program. This a program that is dedicated to clean and safe drinking water.

Lawn Irrigation Systems

The Ohio Administrative Code requires that all lawn irrigation system backflows be either a reduced pressure principle assembly or a pressure vacuum breaker. It is also required that these backflow assemblies be inspected annually by a plumber with a DOC backflow certification at the expense of the water consumer.

Policy

It is the policy of North Canton to require all businesses to have the minimum of a double check valve assembly backflow installed for containment purposes. If the degree of hazard is assessed to be higher, than a reduced pressure principle assembly must be installed as required by the Ohio Administrative Code. These assemblies are to be inspected annually by a plumber with a DOC backflow certification at the expense of the water consumer.

For Backflow Assembly Installation: Backflow assemblies must be installed by a plumber with a DOC Backflow Certification. It is also a requirement that the plumber be a registered plumber in the City of North Canton and that a permit be issued. Contact the City of North Canton Permits Department at 330-499-5557 to obtain a permit.

North Canton Consumer Confidence Report

View the North Canton Consumer Confidence Reports

Helpful Information

The following information is provided by the various organizations involved with providing backflow protection:

View sections of the Ohio Administrative Code that provide regulations for backflow use

  1. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-01 Definitions (PDF)
  2. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-02 Cross-connections (PDF)
  3. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-04 Where Protection is Required (PDF)
  4. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-05 Type of Protection Required (PDF)
  5. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-06 Backflow Prevention Devices (PDF)
  6. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-07 Booster Pumps (PDF)
  7. Ohio Administrative Code 3745-95-08 Violations (PDF)
  8. Ohio Administrative Code3745-95-03 Surveys and Investigations (PDF)

View the document from the Ohio Department of Commerce rules and regulations for the Ohio Plumbing Code.

  1. 608.16.5 CHAPTER 7 (PDF)

View the Backflow Inspection Form

  1. Backflow Inspection Form (PDF)

Backflow Ordinance 35-06

To obtain a copy of the North Canton Backflow Ordinance 35-06, please contact:

Ann Reikowski
North Canton Backflow Prevention Program
Phone: 330-499-3801


North Canton City Council Office
Phone: 330-499-3986
Request ordinance number 40-05