(a) Utility authorized. This article authorizes the utility to require certain backflow prevention devices in private water supply systems to prevent backflow into the public water supply system. It shall be the responsibility of the customer to install and maintain such devices in conformance with this article and other rules and regulations established by the State of Indiana.

(b) Utility sole interpreter. The board of commissioners of the St. John Waterworks District and department of waterworks shall be the sole interpreter of this article and the judge as to whether such a backflow prevention device is required. In the event that such a backflow prevention device is required, the utility may order installation of said device by written notice to the customer.

(c) Jurisdiction/geographic location. This article, as amended from time to time, shall apply to all customers and users of the Town Waterworks District.

(d) State plumbing code. This article, and all provisions herein, as same may be amended from time to time, supplements the Uniform Plumbing Code for the State of Indiana.