Legal Documents of Maryville

18-307.Assembly evaluations and testing.

1. All backflow prevention assemblies used to protect the city's public water supply system must be inspected and tested on every new and repaired assembly before its acceptance by the city and before use.
2. All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested no less than once every twelve (12) months or more often as deemed necessary by the city.
3. All backflow prevention assemblies will be tested by persons possessing a valid Certification of Competency in Testing and Evaluation of Backflow Prevention Assemblies issued by the Tennessee Department of Conservation, Division of Water Supply and using a valid test kit certification.
4. Proof of annual test kit certifications and tester's certifications must be sent with each test report submitted to the city. Test reports must be compiled and accurately documented.
5. If any test does not meet the minimum requirements set forth in the approved testing procedure, the assembly shall be deemed as "failed." Should conditions around the assembly not allow the assembly to be tested, the assembly shall be deemed as "failed."
6. Documentation of backflow prevention assemblies, along with any assembly's location, make, model, size and serial number will be maintained by the city. If an existing assembly is replaced, the city shall be notified so that initial testing and documentation can be completed to ensure the protection of the city's public water supply system. (1999 Code, § 18-307)