(A) Connections between potable water systems and other systems or equipment containing water of other substances of unknown or questionable quality are prohibited except when and where approved cross-connection control devices or methods are installed, tested, and maintained to ensure proper operation on a continuing basis.
(B) On request by the Public Works Director or his or her authorized representative, the consumer shall furnish information regarding the piping system or systems or water use within the consumer’s premises. The consumer’s premises shall be open, at all reasonable times, to the Public Works Director for the verification of information submitted by the inspection consumer to the public water supply custodian regarding cross-connection inspection results.
(C) It shall be the responsibility of the water consumer to arrange periodic surveys of water use practices in his or her premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to his or her water systems through which contaminates or pollutants could backflow into his or the public potable water system. All cross-connection control or other plumbing inspections must be conducted in accordance with 225 ILCS 320/3.
(D) It is the responsibility of the water consumer to prevent backflow into the public water system by ensuring that:
(1) All cross-connections are removed or approved cross-connection control devices are installed for control of backflow and back-siphonage;
(2) Cross-connection control devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction;
(3) Cross-connection control devices shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least annually by a person approved by the Agency as a cross-connection control device inspector (CCCDI). The inspection of mechanical devices shall include physical testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction; and
(4) Testing and records shall be as follows.
(a) Each device shall be tested at the time of installation and at least annually or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer.
(b) Records submitted to the community public water supply shall be available for inspection by Agency personnel in accordance with 415 ILCS 5/4.
(c) Each device shall have a tag attached listing the date of most recent test, name of CCCDI, and type and date of repairs.
(d) A maintenance log shall be maintained and include:
1. Date of each test;
2. Name and approval number of person performing the test;
3. Test results;
4. Repairs or servicing required;
5. Repairs and date completed; and
6. Service performed and date completed.
(Prior Code, Chapter 20, Article 14A, § 4) (Ord. 12 (Series 1998-1999), passed 11-2-1998) Penalty, see § 53.99