TYPICAL BFP VAULT INSTALLATION DETAIL TYPICAL BFP METER BOX INSTALLATION DETAIL SECTION VIII TESTING AND MAINTENANCE All backflow prevention devices shall be maintained in a safe condition and in good working order. The Customer shall be responsible for the cost of testing, maintenance and repair of all backflow prevention devices connected to his/her water system. The City currently provides, installs, and maintains DUC protection for standard residential and The customer is small commercial ¾” services. responsible for backflow protection on larger or more hazardous service connections. Tests must be done in accordance with the lesser of the following schedule, instructions, or State or Federal law: manufacturer’s Air Gap annually – PVB annually – DUC changed out by City when meter is replaced – DCV annually – RPZ annually – Test procedures for all devices shall be as outlined by the Manufacturer, AWWA Manual 14, and other references discussed in this document.
TYPICAL BFP VAULT INSTALLATION DETAIL TYPICAL BFP METER BOX INSTALLATION DETAIL SECTION VIII TESTING AND MAINTENANCE All backflow prevention devices shall be maintained in a safe condition and in good working order. The Customer shall be responsible for the cost of testing, maintenance and repair of all backflow prevention devices connected to his/her water system. The City currently provides, installs, and maintains DUC protection for standard residential and small commercial ¾” services. The customer is responsible for backflow protection on larger or more hazardous service connections. Tests must be done in accordance with the lesser of the following schedule, manufacturer’s instructions, or State or Federal law: Air Gap – annually PVB – annually DUC – changed out by City when meter is replaced DCV – annually RPZ – annually Test procedures for all devices shall be as outlined by the Manufacturer, AWWA Manual 14, and other references discussed in this document.
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