§ 1728.08 PERIODIC TESTING.

   (A)   Backflow prevention devices shall be tested and inspected at a minimum of every 12 months.

   (B)   Periodic testing and inspection shall be performed on backflow preventers by a State of West Virginia certified tester. This testing will be done at the owner’s expense.

   (C)   The inspection shall be conducted during regular business hours. Exceptions to this, when at the request of the owner, may require additional charges to cover the increased costs to the water purveyor.

   (D)   Any backflow preventer which fails during a periodic test shall be repaired or replaced. When repairs are necessary, upon completion of the repair, the device will be retested at the owner’s expense to ensure 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 15 days after the test date will be established. The owner is responsible for spare parts, repair tools, or a replacement device. Parallel installation of two devices is an effective means of the owner ensuring that uninterrupted water service during testing or repair of devices and is strongly recommended when the owner desires such continuity.

   (E)   Backflow prevention devices will be tested more frequently than specified in division (A) above, in cases where there is a history of test failure and the water purveyor feels that due to the degree of hazard involved, additional testing is warranted. Cost of the additional tests will be borne by the owner.

(Prior Code, § 1728.08)