A. It shall be the duty of the Consumer at any Premises on which Backflow Prevention Devices required by these Rules and Regulations are installed to have inspections, tests, and repairs made in accordance with the following schedule, or more often where inspections indicate a need:
1. Fixed Air Gap Separation shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter;
2. Double Check Valve Assemblies shall be inspected and tested for tightness at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter. They shall be dismantled, inspected internally, cleaned and repaired whenever needed and at least every thirty (30) months.
3. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assemblies shall be inspected and tested for tightness at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter. They shall be dismantled, inspected internally, cleaned and repaired whenever needed and at least every five (5) years.
4. Pressure vacuum breakers shall be inspected and tested for capability to prevent back-siphonage at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter and rebuilt whenever needed. The assembly shall be routinely inspected at least every three (3) months by the Owner for visible conditions which would or could prevent the normal functioning of the assembly.
5. Interchangeable Connections and low pressure cut-offs shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least every twelve (12) months thereafter.
B. Inspections, tests and rebuilding of Backflow Prevention Devices shall be made at the expense of the water Consumer and shall be performed by a State of Ohio, Department of Health, Certified Backflow Tester who must also be registered with the Division of Water Distribution. The Department may charge a registration fee.
C. Whenever Backflow Prevention Devices required by these Rules and Regulations are found to be defective, they shall be repaired or replaced without delay at the expense of the Owner.
D. The water Consumer must maintain a complete record of each Backflow Prevention Device from purchase to retirement. This shall consist of a comprehensive listing that includes a record of all tests, inspections, repairs and rebuilds. Records of inspections, tests, repairs and rebuilds shall be submitted to the Director.
E. Backflow Prevention Devices shall not be bypassed, made inoperative, removed or otherwise made ineffective without specific authorization by the Director.