Installation permits for the installation of all backflow prevention assemblies required by the Department shall be obtained from the Department prior to installation. A separate permit shall be obtained for each required backflow prevention assembly to be installed, including any replacement.
(A) Notification. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Department, orally or in writing, that the system is ready for inspection. The notification shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is to be inspected and shall be given only if there is reason to believe that the work done will meet UPC and current USCS standards, as are referenced in the Backflow Prevention Manual.
(B) Stop orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of the UPC or this code, the Department or an authorized representative may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or causing the work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop the work until authorized by the Department to proceed with the work.
(C) Suspension or revocation. The Department or any employee may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this code, whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplies, or in violation of any ordinance or regulations of any provision of the UPC or this code.
(D) Permit fee. A fee will be required on all backflow preventions. The fee for the permit is $39.
(Prior Code, § 14-10-9) Penalty, see § 50.999