§ 52.16 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNER.
   (A)   It is the responsibility of all property owners and/or persons in charge of any premises to abide by the conditions of this section and to comply with the following:
      (1)   Payment of all costs associated with this subchapter and the purchase, installation, testing and repair of backflow assemblies;
      (2)   Install and maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with this section and acceptable industry practice;
      (3)   All commercial establishments shall cause to have backflow prevention assemblies on their premises tested annually by a certified cross-connection tester who is registered with the city;
      (4)   Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in proper working order at all times, including repair as required;
      (5)   Maintain all backflow prevention assemblies in a manner, which allows them to be tested by a method that has been approved by the city; and
      (6)   All records related to backflow prevention assembly installation, testing and repair shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of three years.
   (B)   Certified backflow prevention assembly tester shall comply with the following:
      (1)   Annually register with the city and pay the required fee;
      (2)   Maintain testing equipment in proper working condition/calibration;
      (3)   Maintain the design or operation characteristics of an assembly;
      (4)   Ensure that devices are tested according to accepted industry practice and TCEQ regulations;
      (5)   Enter required testing data, including test gauge serial numbers, on cross-connection test forms obtained from the city;
      (6)   Report test results to the city within 30 days of the testing;
      (7)   Provide a copy of the completed test report to the property owners and/or persons in charge of any premises; and
      (8)   Maintain testing and/or repair records for a minimum of three years.
(Ord. 0805-4, passed 8-8-2005)