§ 33-244. Certified backflow prevention assembly tester; responsibilities.

(a)

No certified backflow assembly tester shall operate within the city, without first registering with the city manager and paying all appropriate fees.

(b)

A registration shall remain in effect provided:

(1)

The tester maintains eligibility for registration and certification as that is defined in this article;

(2)

The tester attends and successfully completes a recertification training course as required by TNRCC;

(3)

The backflow prevention assembly tester's registration is not revoked by the city manager.

(c)

Upon recertification, a backflow prevention assembly tester shall renew his/her registration with the city manager. If a certification remains expired for a period of one year, the backflow prevention assembly tester may re-establish registration eligibility by showing proof that he/she has retaken the TNRCC-approved backflow prevention tester certification course.

(d)

Each applicant for registration shall:

(1)

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

(2)

Provide evidence to the city manager that the applicant has successfully completed permit confined-space entry training as specified by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.146, or as amended; and

(3)

Identify all test gauges the applicant will use in testing backflow prevention assemblies.

(e)

A registered backflow prevention assembly tester shall:

(1)

File the serial number of each of their test gauges with the city manager;

(2)

Annually, have each recorded test kit tested for accuracy and calibrated to maintain a two (2) percent accuracy factor;

(3)

Perform competent and accurate certifications, as determined by the city manager, of each backflow prevention assembly tested and shall submit complete reports thereof to the city manager;

(4)

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

(5)

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

(f)

The city manager may revoke a registration if the he/she 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 safety regulations;

(6)

Has failed to register the serial numbers of his/her test kits, or failed to calibrate gauges annually as required by subsection (4) above;

(7)

Has failed to maintain a current certification from TNRCC; or

(8)

Has violated any other provision of this article.

(Ord. No. 2047, § 4, 8-21-00)