(a) Only Authorized Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers may test Backflow prevention assemblies in the City.
(b) Only Authorized Cross-connection Control Specialists may conduct Cross-connection Tests in the City.
(c) All Authorized Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and Authorized Cross-connection Control Specialists must obtain a permit to operate, issued in accordance with regulations adopted by the General Manager. To receive and maintain a permit to operate, Authorized Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers and Authorized Cross-connection Control Specialists must:
(1) Hold a valid certification as a Backflow prevention assembly tester and/or Cross-connection Control Specialist from an organization approved by the General Manager.
(2) Maintain or be covered by general liability insurance in full force and effect, in accordance with regulations adopted by the General Manager.
(d) A person may simultaneously hold separate permits to operate as an Authorized Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and as an Authorized Cross-connection Control Specialist.
(e) Following a hearing that comports with due process, the General Manager at any time may suspend or revoke a permit to operate for violation of any provision of this Article 12A or any regulation adopted to implement this Article.