(A) Fees for initial or annual tests of a backflow prevention device shall be established by the Water Board based on the recommendations of the general manager to reflect the cost of conducting such test.
(B) In the event that a backflow prevention device fails the initial or annual test, or there are deficiencies in the installation either from failure to conform to the installation criteria specified in this chapter, or from deterioration, then the general manager or his or her designated representative shall issue a written notice of failure or deficiency. There shall be no fee for re-inspection by the city; provided, the failure or deficiency is corrected within 30 days of the written notice.
(C) Whenever a failure or deficiency mentioned in subsection (B) above is not corrected within 30 days of written notification, a fee of $50 shall be charged for retesting.
(D) The fee shall be assessed each time a device is retested by the city subsequent to failure or deficiency after the initial 30-day period set out in subsection (B) above. Where a second re-inspection or re-testing is required to correct violations or deficiencies, the fee shall be $150. If a third or more re-inspection or re-testing is required, a re-inspection or re-testing fee of $300 for each successive re-inspection or re-testing shall be charged to the customer in addition to other enforcement actions if all of the deficiencies have still not been corrected.
(E) The general manager may waive any fees and/or any cost that should be appropriately relieved.
(2011 Code, § 18-315) (Ord. 06-45, passed 9- -2006)