The City Of Windsor, Ontario

What financial support will the City of Windsor, ON provide?

The City of Windsor, ON offers up to 100 percent of cost, ($1,000 maximum) for the installation of a backwater valve installed by a licensed plumber.

Source: https://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/maintenanceandfieldservices/Sewers-/Pages/Basement-Flooding-Protection-Subsidy-Program-(BFP).aspx

What is a Backwater Valve and how can installing a Backwater Valve help prevent a sewage back up?

Installing a residential backwater valve is highly recommended in areas that are known to flood. A backwater valve can help prevent sewage in an overloaded main sewer line from backing up into a Homeowners basement. Placed directly into the sewer lateral in the Homeowners basement, the backwater valve automatically closes shut if sewage backs up from the main sewer. When the main valve is shut, the sewage wastes can not back up into the drains of the Homeowners basement. 

C.F.P.S recommends installing a backwater valve alarm that alerts the Homeowner when there is a blockage in the valve that is present.

Eligibility Requirements

• All eligible basement flooding protection work must be performed by a contractor/licensed plumber of master plumber. The  plumber or master plumber should be able to present a current City of Windsor License. If you have any concerns about whether or not the plumber is licensed, please contact the City's Licensing Department at  (519) 255-6200. 

• If a backwater valve is installed by a contractor, a licensed plumber must certify its installation. 

• Any work performed by the Homeowner themselves does not qualify for subsidy. 

• Disputes with respect to qualifying work will be resolved by the City Engineer and/or the Chief Building Official or their designate. 

• The contractor must use material or fittings that are approved by the Ontario Building Code. (C.F.P.S only uses material that is approved by the Ontario Building Code.)

• A building plumbing permit and an approved final inspection must be obtained for backwater valve installation. The contractor must obtain the permit within one year of  receiving City of Windsor Inspector approval to proceed with eligible  work under the program. (Safe Sanitary Systems will obtain the required permit).

• The property must have its downspouts already properly disconnected (or the owner agrees to have them disconnected in the future) from the City sewer system, where possible.

• All owners of the property will be required to sign and submit the Acknowledgement of Responsibility and Liability Waiver [“Waiver”] before having any work covered under the Program performed. (C.F.P.S will coordinate with the City of Windsor to ensure that all required documents are submitted before any work begins.

Source: https://www.citywindsor.ca/residents/maintenanceandfieldservices/Sewers-/Pages/Basement-Flooding-Protection-Subsidy-Program-(BFP).aspx

C.F.P.S - Helping to keep your environment more safe and sanitary!

Canadian Flood Prevention Services 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 professionals who have been experts in the industry for many years.​ 

C.F.P.S 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.