1. Backflow prevention assemblies which are in place, but have not been used for more than three (3) months, shall be tested prior to being placed back into service.
2. Any backflow prevention assembly that fails a test and is repaired or replaced, must successfully pass the test prior to being placed into operation.
3. The City may require more frequent testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
4. The City may conduct, at its own cost, additional testing of a backflow prevention assembly to verify test procedures and results.
5. To suspend the testing requirements for an irrigation system or other system taken out of service, the customer shall have a licensed plumbing contractor disconnect all piping and remove the backflow prevention assembly. When the system is to be placed back into service, the backflow prevention assembly must be re-installed by a licensed plumbing contractor and tested by the required licensed testing technician. The customer must contact the City water utility for an appointment to have the disconnection and reconnection inspected.