D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 21. WATER AND SANITATION |
Chapter 21-54. CROSS CONNECTIONS |
Section 21-5406. MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
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5406.1An Owner shall inspect and test all backflow preventers annually or as otherwise directed by WASA at no charge to WASA. All test results shall be submitted to the General Manager within ten (10) days of test.
5406.2An Owner shall repair or replace any backflow preventer that has failed within ten (10) days of the date the failure is made known to the Owner. In the event a device is replaced or repairs are made, an Owner shall test the device to insure correct operation.
5406.3An Owner shall not permit the bypass of any backflow preventer unless a backflow preventer is installed on the bypass.
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Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 1743 (February 23, 2001).