(A) (1) The city shall be responsible for the implementation of this subchapter. If the city determines that an approved backflow prevention device is required for the safety of the public water supply system, then the city shall give notice in writing to the consumer to install the device at each designated location.
(2) The city shall inspect and approve all installations of the required backflow prevention devices. The costs of purchasing, installing, testing, and maintaining a backflow prevention device shall be the responsibility and sole expense of the consumer. The installation of backflow prevention devices, except for hose bibb vacuum breakers, shall be by a licensed plumber. Annual testing of pressure vacuum breakers, double check valves, and reduced pressure zone devices shall be performed by a certified backflow tester (approved by the state and the city). If the city determines that maintenance or repairs are necessary, the consumer shall be contacted and issued an order to make all necessary repairs or maintenance. The consumer shall complete all installation, maintenance or repairs within 30 days after being ordered to do so. Any consumer who fails to comply with such an order shall be considered in violation of this section and will be subject to disconnection of service as provided in this section.
(B) The city shall keep a current list of all supplies of approved backflow prevention devices and an appropriate list of makes and models of backflow prevention devices which meet the requirements of this section.
(Prior Code, § 51.082) (Ord. 1493, passed 1-25-1993)