(A) All tests of mechanical devices/assemblies shall be conducted by a certified backflow technician who will be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all tests and reports.
(B) Such technicians shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Assure that acceptable testing equipment and procedures are used for the testing, repairing, or overhauling of backflow prevention assemblies;
(2) Upon completion of the state-approved test report form, a copy of that report must go to the city, the customer, and the certified backflow technician;
(3) Include in all reports a list of materials or replacement parts used;
(4) Assure that replacement parts are equal in quality to the original parts, and that any testing, repair, or replacement does not change the design or operational characteristics of the assembly;
(5) Have a current license;
(6) Be equipped with and competent to use, all necessary tools, gauges, and other equipment, that is in good operating condition, necessary to properly test and maintain backflow prevention assemblies; and
(7) Tag each double check valve, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure backflow assembly, and high hazard air gap, showing the serial number, date tested and by whom, including the technician’s license number.
(Ord. 2001-01, passed 10-10-2001) Penalty, see § 51.99