Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ)

Safe drinking water is federally mandated and regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code (Sec 890.1110). A reduced pressure zone (RPZ) device is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water from entering the “potable” (drinking) water system.

All potential or existing cross connections in commercial and residential properties must be protected by the installation of a proper backflow prevention device. Some examples of these include a lawn sprinkler systems, swimming pools, hot tubs, outside faucets, and boilers.

Currently, the Building & Safety Division has been proactive and created a record of all backflow prevention devices in the Village in order to ensure compliance with plumbing codes.

To install a RPZ, here are the steps in acquiring a permit:

• The homeowner must obtain a permit from the Village before installation begins. Fill-out a Building Permit Application as well as a Plumbing Supplement form. Please submit both documents to the Building & Safety Division. To access the forms, please click here and here.  
• The work must be done by a licensed professional of the homeowner’s choosing. Additionally, all contractors must be licensed with the Village. To receive a Village license, contractors must fill-out a Contractor License Application form and pay a fee to the Building & Safety Division. To access the form, please click here.  
• Once you have received a permit, your plumber may begin installation of the RPZ. Once the RPZ has been successfully installed, you must contact the Building & Safety Division and schedule a final inspection.

For a list of Backflow/RPZ Installers licensed with the Village, click here. 


 

RPZ News from the Community Development Department

Property Owners/Managers:

The Village of Schiller Park requires the installation and annual testing of RPZ/Backflow devices on water services. The Village has negotiated a testing fee of $60 from the listed contractors below, which is half the normal service fee. This list of contractors is only a recommendation and you may choose another RPZ/Backflow certified contractor of your choice. However, if do use any of the listed contractors below, please mention this letter in order to receive service at the discounted fee. A copy of test results will be given to the Village.

The following information is a list of Village certified RPZ/Backflow contractors:

Midcity Plumbing
321 S. County Line Road
(630) 860-1501

Gurtner Plumbing
6912 W. 16th Street
(708) 795-6933

Provancal Bros.
14404 S. Western Avenue
(708) 389-3710

If you have any further questions, please contact the Building & Safety Division of the Community Development Department.