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All tests of backflow prevention devices or assemblies shall be conducted by a certified backflow technician who will be responsible for the competence and accuracy of all tests and reports. Such technician shall be responsible for the following:

A. Assure that acceptable testing equipment and procedures are used for the testing, repairing or overhauling of backflow prevention devices or assemblies.

B. Make report of such testing and/or repair within required times to the owner, the water services department and the backflow technician on a form approved for such use by the Utah Bureau of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

C. Include in all reports a list of any materials or replacement parts used.

D. Assure that replacement parts are equal in quality to original parts and that any testing, repair or replacement does not change the design or operational characteristics of the assembly.

E. Maintain his license in current condition and his testing equipment in proper operating condition.

F. Be equipped with, and competent to use, all necessary tools, gauges and other equipment necessary to properly test and maintain backflow prevention devices or assemblies.

G. Tag each double check valve, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure backflow assembly, high hazard air gap, or other backflow prevention device or assembly showing the serial number, date tested, and by whom, together with the technician’s certification number. (Ord. 2006-10-003, 10-19-2006)