15.09.080 Requirements for certification of a backflow-prevention device tester.
A. Each applicant for certification as a tester of backflow-prevention devices shall file an approved application with the water supplier, together with a fee as may be established by the city council. Competency in all phases of backflow-prevention device testing and repair must be demonstrated by means of education and/or experience in order to obtain certification. The following are minimum requirements:
1. Satisfactory completion of the course for the training and certification for testers for backflow-prevention devices offered by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, University of Southern California, or a valid backflow-prevention device tester certificate from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) California-Nevada Section;
2. Each applicant for certification as a tester of backflow-prevention devices shall furnish evidence to show that the applicant has available the necessary tools and equipment to properly test such devices.
B. The certification issued to any successful applicant is valid for a time period set by the city and may be revoked, suspended or not renewed by the city for improper testing, repairs and/or reporting. The tester shall be responsible for the competency and accuracy of all tests and reports that are prepared for submittal to the city. The city shall maintain a list of certified testers to be used by its customers for the testing and repair of backflow-prevention devices.
C. City personnel that have satisfactorily completed training as in subsection (A)(1) of this section and have demonstrated their competency in all phases of backflow-prevention device testing and repair may be approved by the director of public works and utilities and chief operator to inspect, test and repair backflow-prevention devices for the city.
(Ord. 2713 NCS §2 (Exh. A (part)), 2020; Ord. 1677 NCS §2 (part), 1987.)