(A) The approved Cross-Connection Control Device Inspector shall have the right to enter at any reasonable time any property served by a connection to the public water supply or distribution system of the City of Mt. Vernon for the purpose of verifying the presence or absence of cross-connections within the consumer’s premises and testing, repair, and maintenance of cross-connection control devices within the consumer’s premises; and that the Director of Public Works or his authorized agent shall have the right to enter at any reasonable time any property served by a connection to the public water supply or distribution system of the City of Mt. Vernon for the purpose of verifying information submitted by the customer regarding the required cross-connection control inspection. On demand, the owner, lessees, or occupants of any property so served shall furnish to the Director of Public Works any information which he may request regarding the piping system or systems or water use on such property. The refusal of such information, when demanded, shall, within the discretion of the Director of Public Works, be deemed evidence of the presence of improper connections as provided in this Ordinance.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the water consumer to arrange periodic surveys of water use practices on his premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to his water system through which contaminants 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.
(C) 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 instructions.
(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 instructions.
(4) Testing and Records.
(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(e).
(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. servicing performed and date completed.
(Prior Code, Art. 16, § 16.3(p)(G))