(A) Backflow prevention devices shall be tested in accordance with 327 I.A.C. 8-10-8 or as determined by the Superintendent.
(B) Annual testing shall be performed by an state certified tester. This testing will be done at the customer's expense, with all test results reported to the Water Superintendent by September 1 of that year.
(C) Any backflow preventer which fails during a periodic test will be repaired or replaced. When repairs are necessary, upon completion of the repair the device will be retested to insure correct operation. High hazard situations will not be allowed to continue unprotected if the backflow preventer fails the test and cannot be repaired immediately. In other situations, a compliance date of not more than 30 days after the test date will be established. Parallel installation of two devices is an effective means of the customer insuring uninterrupted water service during testing or repair of devices and is strongly recommended when the customer desires such continuity.
(D) Backflow prevention devices may be required to be tested more frequently than specified above, in cases where there is a history of test failures and the Superintendent feels that, due to the degree of hazard involved, additional testing is warranted.
(Ord. 2009-23, passed 8-18-2009; Am. Ord. 2013-34, passed 10-24-2013)