§ 48-141. Responsibilities of certified backflow prevention assembly testers.

(a)

No certified backflow assembly tester shall operate within the city without first registering with the water department. The director or his designated representative shall determine whether an applicant is eligible for registration.

(b)

A registration for certified backflow assembly testing shall remain in effect provided:

(1)

The tester maintains eligibility for registration and certification; and

(2)

Such registrations has not been revoked by the director.

(c)

Each applicant for registration as a certified backflow assembly tester shall:

(1)

Provide evidence to the director to establish that the applicant has available the necessary tools and equipment to properly test backflow prevention assemblies;

(2)

Provide evidence to the director that the applicant that successfully completed permit confined space entry training as specified by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency in 29 CFR 1910.146; and

(3)

Identify all test gauges the applicant will use in testing backflow prevention assemblies. Testers shall not be permitted to use duplex gauges when testing assemblies.

(d)

A registered backflow prevention assembly tester shall:

(1)

File the serial number of each of his test kits with the director;

(2)

Annually have each recorded test kit tested for accuracy and calibrated to maintain a two percent accuracy factor;

(3)

Perform competent and accurate certifications of each backflow prevention assembly tested and shall submit complete reports thereof to the director;

(4)

List registered serial numbers of test gauges on tests and maintenance reports prior to submitting them to the director; and

(5)

Shall not change the design or operation characteristics of a backflow prevention assembly.

(e)

After ten days' written notice, the director may revoke a registration if the director determines that the tester:

(1)

Has made false, incomplete, or inaccurate assembly testing reports;

(2)

Has used inaccurate gauges;

(3)

Has used improper testing procedures;

(4)

Has expired insurance;

(5)

Is not in compliance with applicable safety regulations;

(6)

Has failed to register the serial number of his test kits, or failed to calibrate gauges annually as required by this article; or

(7)

Has violated any other provision of this article.

(f)

A person commits an offense if the person knowingly performs services as a backflow prevention assembly tester within the city without obtaining a valid registration issued by the director or his designated representative.

(Code 1994, § 11.310A; Ord. No. 569, § 1, 3-10-2014)