194-36 PERIODIC TESTING
A. Reduced pressure principle backflow devices shall be tested and inspected at least semi-annually by the City and once by a certified backflow inspected for the Owner.
B. Periodic testing shall be performed by the City's certified tester or its delegated representative who shall be a certified tester.
C. The testing shall be conducted during the City's regular business hours. Exceptions to this, when at the request of the Owner, may require additional charge to cover the increased costs to the City.
D. Any backflow preventer which fails during a periodic test will be repaired or replaced. When repairs are necessary, upon completion of the repair, the device will be re-tested at the Owner's expense to insure correct operation. High hazard situations will not be allowed to continue unprotected if the backflow preventer fails the test and cannot be repaired immediately. In other situations, a compliance date of not more than fourteen calendar days after the test date will be established. The Owner is responsible for spare parts, repair tools, or a replacement device. Parallel installation of two devices is an effective means of the Owner insuring that uninterrupted water service during
testing or repair of devices and is strongly recommended when the Owner desires such continuity.
E. Backflow prevention devices will be tested more frequently than specified above in "A" in cases where the City feels that due to the degree of hazard involved, additional testing is warranted. Costs of additional tests will be borne by the Owner.
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