§ 52-37 — Inspections and testing

52-37. - Inspections and testing.

A. In the case where a facility handles, stores or uses hazardous materials which may pose a risk to the water system, the Director of Public Works shall require that certified inspections and testing of the backflow assemblies be performed by an independent agent selected by the City. B. Inspections and tests performed by such independent agent shall verify that the backflow prevention assembly is in full conformance with performance standards set by FCC & HR, and the independent agent shall be paid for the performance tests by the City. The City shall assess the water user a surcharge to recover the costs associated with performance testing. A schedule of fees set by the Director of Public Works shall be assessed at the time of performance testing and shall be based upon City costs for such testing. C. Should repairs or replacement of the backflow prevention assembly be needed to achieve compliance with the performance standards set by the FCC & HR, the customer/user, at his/her expense, shall select from a list of certified testers approved by the Director of Public Works to have the work done. The certified tester performing repairs or replacement shall retest the assembly prior to returning the assembly to service operation. D. Failure to perform testing, repairs or replacement of a backflow prevention assembly not in compliance shall be grounds for discontinuance of water service at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. E. It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Works to see that these timely tests are made. The customer/user shall notify the Director of Public Works in advance when the tests are to be undertaken so that he/she or his/her representative may witness the test, if so desired. F. Records of such tests, repairs and overhaul shall be kept and made available to the Director of Public Works. 52-37.1. Exceptions. A. When performing testing to ensure a backflow prevention assembly is in compliance with FCC & HR performance standards, the customer/user shall be notified by the Water Department prior to the commencement of such work. Scheduling of tests shall be done in such a manner to minimize service interruption to the facility and the customer/user. B. In the case where backflow prevention assemblies are tested, repaired or replaced on fire lines, the Fire Chief or his/her designated representative shall be notified prior to the commencement of such work. These devices shall be repaired, overhauled or replaced by a certified individual or agency at the expense of the customer user whenever such devices are found to be defective.

(Ord. No. 2149, § 1.B, 9-13-90; Ord. No. 3060, § 2, 11-18-99)