§ 4.72.070. Tests of backflow prevention assemblies.
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All testable backflow prevention assemblies, including but not limited to double check
valve assemblies, double check detector assemblies, reduced pressure principle backflow
prevention assemblies, reduced pressure principle detector assemblies, pressure vacuum
breaker backsiphonage prevention assemblies, and spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker
backsiphonage prevention assemblies which have been installed to meet the requirements
of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and this chapter shall be tested
when initially installed and at least once each year thereafter. The annual re-test
must occur within thirty (30) days of the established anniversary date for the assembly,
but never less than once every 395 days, by a person certified pursuant to section 4.72.080 of this chapter. Records of such tests shall be filed with Environmental Health within
ten (10) days after such tests. Records shall be on forms provided by, or by mechanism
specified by Environmental Health, or on a similar form that includes all the same
equivalent data as determined by Environmental Health.
Testable backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested using current USC test procedures
as recognized by Environmental Health. When a backflow prevention assembly is inspected
and has passed the testing procedure, the certified tester shall immediately affix
a numbered inspection tag to the assembly. When a backflow prevention assembly fails
the testing procedure, the certified tester shall immediately affix a "failed" inspection
tag to the assembly. Records of failed assembly tests shall be filed with Environmental
Health within ten (10) days. The "failed" inspection tag shall remain affixed to the
assembly until the assembly is repaired, has passed the testing procedures and has
been affixed with a numbered inspection tag. Pursuant to section 116875 of California
Health and Safety Code, any failed assembly that is not "lead free", that is not specifically
exempted by section 116875, must be replaced with an approved "lead free" assembly
rather than being repaired.
(Ord. No. 04643, § 1, 1-8-2013)
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