(A) The consumer’s premises shall be open at all reasonable times to the approved cross-connection control device inspector for the inspection of the presence or absence of cross-connections within the consumer’s premises and testing, repair and main- tenance of cross-connection control devices within the consumer’s premises.
(B) On request by the Water Superintendent or the Superintendent’s authorized representative, the consumer shall furnish information regarding the piping system or water use within the customer’s premises. The consumer’s premises shall be open at all reasonable times to the Water Superintendent 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 on his or her premises to determine whether there are actual or potential cross-connections to the system through which contaminants or pollutants could backflow into his or her or the public potable water system. All cross-connection control or other plumbing inspections must be conducted in accordance with ILCS Ch. 225, Act 320, § 3.
(D) It is the responsibility of the water consumer to prevent backflow into the public water system by ensuring:
(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. 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 ILCS Ch. 415, Act 5, § 4(e).
(c) Each device shall have a tag attached listing the date of the most recent test, the name of the CCCDI and type and date of repairs.
(d) A maintenance log shall be main- tained and include:
1. The date of each test.
2. The name and approval number of the person performing the test.
3. The test results.
4. Repairs or servicing required.
5. Repairs and the date completed.
6. Servicing performed and date completed.
(Ord. 0-91-4, passed 12-2-91)