(a) To be eligible to register as backflow prevention assembly tester, a person must meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a high school diploma, or equivalent;
(2) Meet all requirements as required by the commission, including attending commission approved backflow prevention assembly tester certification classes;
(3) Successfully pass a written examination conducted by the city or its designee; and
(4) Successfully pass a hands-on proficiency examination conducted by the city or its designee.
(b) To maintain registration as a backflow prevention assembly tester, a person must:
(1) Maintain insurance as required in § 12.5-549(c)(8);
(2) Annually have each registered test gauge tested for accuracy and calibrated to maintain a 2% accuracy factor and submit this information to the director within three working days of the calibration;
(3) Perform competent and accurate certifications of each backflow prevention assembly tested. A test report and administrative fee for each tested assembly shall be submitted as requested by the director. Test reports that are incomplete, inaccurate or illegible shall not be accepted and will be returned for resubmission; and
(4) List registered serial numbers of test gauges on tests and maintenance reports prior to submitting them to the director.
(c) After notice and hearing pursuant to § 12.5-119 of this chapter, the director may revoke a registration if the director determines that the tester:
(1) Has made false, incomplete or inaccurate assembly testing reports;
(2) Has used inaccurate gauges;
(3) Has used improper testing procedures;
(4) Has expired insurance;
(5) Is not in compliance with safety regulations;
(6) Has failed to register the serial numbers of his or her test kits or failed to calibrate gauges annually; or
(7) Has failed to maintain a license from the commission, has failed to pay fees as required by this article, or has violated any other provision of this section.
(d) A person commits an offense if the person operates as a backflow prevention assembly tester within the city without a valid registration issued by the director.
(Ord. 20403-09-2012, § 1, passed 9-18-2012)