(A) The City Manager shall be responsible for the implementation of this article. If the City Manager determines that an approved backflow prevention device is required for the safety of the public water supply system, then the City Manager shall give notice in writing to the consumer to install said device at each designated location. The City Manager shall inspect and approve all installations of the required backflow prevention devices. The costs of purchasing, installing, testing, and maintaining a backflow prevention device shall be the responsibility and sole expense of the consumer. The installation of backflow prevention devices, except for outlet fixture vacuum breakers, shall be by a licensed plumber. A certified backflow tester approved by the state and city shall test double-check valves and reduced pressure zone devices annually, and shall test pressure vacuum breakers once, upon installation. If the City Manager determines that maintenance or repairs are necessary, the consumer shall be contacted and issued an order to make all necessary repairs or maintenance. The consumer shall complete all installation, maintenance, or repairs within 30 days after being ordered to do so. Anyone who fails to comply with such an order shall be considered in violation of this article and shall be subject to disconnection of service as provided in this article.
(B) The City Manager shall keep a current list of all suppliers of approved backflow prevention devices and an appropriate list of makes and models of backflow prevention devices which meet the requirements of this article.
(Ord. 4300, passed 1-17-2023)