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The City of Toronto, Ontario - Flood Prevention
"Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program"
What financial support will the City of Toronto, ON provide?
The City of Toronto, ON offers a subsidy of up to 80% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum of $1,250 to help offset the cost of installing a backwater valve. Flood Prevention: Learn more under the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program.
The purpose of installing a Backwater Valve:
Among other reasons that cause flooding issues, one of the more common problems that causes basement flooding is when the water backs up through the city sewer system. This back up of water can either be caused from storm sewers or a combination of sanitary and storm sewers. Regardless, no Homeowner wants this hazardous and toxic waste water to be flooding into their residence and destroying their home. In general, water damage can be a costly fix however, water damage from these types of sewage floods can be extremely hazardous and be a very expensive fix.
A common question that is asked is "how can you stop this from occurring?" You can help prevent this type of event from occurring by installing a backwater valve. The backwater valve will allow water to drain from your home accordingly and its purpose is to stop any water that attempts to backup from the city sewer system into the drain that is connected to a Homeowners residence. This is done by the backwater valve design. The backwater valve is designed to close the sewer line during periods of heavy rain fall to prevent water from entering a Homeowners residence. It is recommended that when the backwater valve is closed, the Homeowner should not use any of their plumbing fixtures such as their sinks, toilets, washing machine and dishwasher because water will not drain properly and will backup into their home.
Please review the information listed below to verify the eligibility requirements. (Our Valve Locators can assist in inquiring with the City of Toronto to confirm your eligibility for this subsidy program).
Backwater valves should be installed by an experienced licensed plumber. The installation of a backwater valve requires a building permit. We will obtain the permit that is required. The valve must also pass inspection by the City of Toronto building inspector, in order to be eligible for the subsidy.
You must also consent at the time of the building inspection or at the request of the City:
To provide City access to the backwater valve to verify that installation has been completed in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Program.
To the City taking photographs, video and digital images of backwater valve(s).
The backwater valve also needs to be maintained and regularly inspected according to product specifications. Installing an alarm that will alert the Homeowner when the backwater valve is activated is recommended as it is another safety precaution to take to help prevent the unwanted backup of sewage water wastes from flooding the basement and entering the Homeowners home.
C.F.P.S - Helping to keep your environment more safe and sanitary!
C.F.P.S is committed to applying customer satisfaction, legal compliance and a forecast that is in the best interest for sustainable business to client relations. We ensure that the National Plumbing Code requirements are met and that the Sewage and Building Code regulations are followed.
As a premier company dedicated to providing premier customer service, it is important to us to deliver unparalleled workmanship on every installation which is why we only hire top quality Plumbing contractor professionals who have been experts in the industry for many years.
Canadian Flood Prevention Services division is here to help you. We will ensure that you receive the maximum grant that you are entitled to receive. We offer a range of payment methods for our services to meet your financial needs and to ensure durable and cost effective workmanship.
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