(a) It is the responsibility of all property owners and/or persons in charge of any premises to abide by the conditions of this section and to comply with the following:
(1) Payment of all costs associated with this subchapter and the purchase, installation, testing and repair of backflow assemblies.
(2) Install and maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with this section and acceptable industry practice.
(3) All commercial establishments shall cause to have backflow prevention assemblies on their premises tested annually. Such a certified cross-connection tester must conduct testing who is registered with the city.
(4) Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in proper working order at all times, including repair as required.
(5) Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in a manner which allows them to be tested by a method that has been approved by the city.
(6) All records related to backflow prevention assembly installation, testing and repair shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three (3) years.
(b) Certified backflow prevention assembly tester shall comply with the following:
(1) Annually register with the city and pay the required fee.
(2) Maintain testing equipment in proper working condition/calibration.
(3) Maintain the design or operation characteristics of an assembly.
(4) Ensure that devices are tested according to accepted industry practice and TCEQ regulations.
(5) Enter required testing data, including test gauge serial numbers, on cross-connection test forms obtained from the city.
(6) Report test results to the regulatory authority within thirty (30) days of the testing.
(7) Provide a copy of the completed test report to the property owners and/or persons in charge of any premises.
(8) Maintain testing and/or repair records for a minimum of three (3) years.
(Ord. 7-15-03-1, passed 7-15-03)