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Council adopts ordinance requiring licensed plumber to test backflow preventers
Summary
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance 5-33 amending section 29-73 to require an ASSE 5110‑certified licensed plumber to test backflow preventers in compliance with state and EPA requirements; the public hearing drew no comments.
The City of Allegan adopted Ordinance 5‑33 on Jan. 12, amending section 29‑73 of the city code to require that backflow preventer testing be performed by a licensed plumber holding ASSE 5110 certification. The ordinance implements state and EPA requirements cited by staff.
Zach, a utilities/staff presenter, explained the state and EPA now require a licensed plumber with ASSE 5110 certification to perform backflow testing. The council opened the public hearing required for a second reading, received no public comments, and then adopted the ordinance by voice vote.
The ordinance is an amendment to the city code and will be enforced through standard permitting and inspection processes overseen by city staff.
