Fulton Testing of backflow prevention assemblies ordinance (§ 114-244)

(a) It shall be the duty of the consumer at any premises on which backflow prevention assemblies required by this division are installed to have inspections, tests, and overhauls make in accordance with the following schedule or more often where test results indicate a need. The water purveyor may establish the annual test date based on the nature of the customer's water use requirements.

(1) Air gap separations shall be inspected at the time of installation and at least every 12 months thereafter.

(2) Double check valve assemblies shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at the time of installation and at least every 12 months thereafter.

(3) Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies shall be inspected and tested for proper operation at the time of installation and at least every 12 months thereafter.

(b) Inspections, tests, and overhauls of backflow prevention assemblies shall be made at the expense of the water consumer and shall be performed by a State of Missouri certified backflow prevention assembly tester.

(c) Whenever backflow prevention assemblies required by this division are found to be defective, they shall be repaired or replaced at the expense of the consumer without delay.

(d) Modification to an assembly using spare parts other than those of the original manufacturer invalidates the approval of the device.

(e) The water consumer must maintain a complete record of each backflow prevention assembly from purchase to retirement. This shall include a comprehensive listing that includes a record of all tests, inspections, and repairs. Records of inspection, tests, repairs, and overhauls shall be made available to the water purveyor upon request.

(f) Backflow prevention assemblies shall not be bypassed, made inoperative, removed, or otherwise made ineffective.