(A) It shall be the duty of the consumer at premises on which backflow prevention devices required by these regulations are installed to have inspection, tests, maintenance and repair made in accordance with the following schedule or more often where inspections indicate a need or are specified in manufacturer's instructions.
(1) Fixed proper air gap separations shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least annually thereafter.
(2) Double check valve assemblies shall be inspected and tested for tightness at time of installation and at least annually thereafter, and required service performed within fifteen (15) days.
(3) Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices shall be tested at least annually or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer.
(B) Testing shall be performed by a person who has been approved by the Agency as competent to service the device. Proof of approval shall be in writing.
(C) Each device shall have a tag attached including the information as required in § 54.10(D)(3) and (4).
(D) Whenever backflow prevention devices required by these regulations are found to be defective, they shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the consumer within fifteen (15) days or as specified by the Director.
(E) Backflow prevention devices shall not be bypassed, made inoperative, removed or otherwise made ineffective without specific authorization by the Director.
(F) Copies of all test results shall be forwarded to the Director at the time of each inspection as described in § 54.04.
(Ord. 09-2732, passed 8-25-09)