The published codes are the only official representation of the law.
Cal water backflow testing.
California drinking water related laws.
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However these testers will not be eligible for inclusion on the tester resource list for the 2016 testing cycle.
Return completed california water service company test report to.
California american water cross connection specialist must be notified 3 business days in advance of service shut off for a new and or backflow assembly replacement.
Testers who do not attend one of the scheduled meetings can still submit completed test reports to cal water provided current documentation is on file for tester certification and test gage calibration.
Starting 1 1 2019 backflow assembly bfa testing reminder letter.
Backflow prevention assembly tester certification the california nevada section of the american water works association offers a backflow prevention assembly tester certification.
Water quality testing labs cal water tests water at the source and in the distribution system but does not perform tests of water in customers homes.
However the automatic courtesy extension provided to our customers will be evaluated.
The meeting schedule is below.
However such tests can be useful particularly if you are concerned about health problems caused by your home plumbing or similar issues.
Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly two independently acting loaded check valves a differential pressure relief valve with a parallel detector assembly consisting of a water meter and a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly and means of field testing.
Backflow prevention assembly test report fire service internal title.
Always refer to the published codes whenever specific.
Each backflow assembly prevention tester applicant must submit the following items.
Only california american water representative allowed to perform service shut off shut on for this purpose.
Title 17 of the california code of regulations requires public water systems to use backflow prevention devices that have been laboratory and field tested by a recognized testing organization that has demonstrated its competency to the department.
The june 15 2020 due date in most of our service areas will currently remain in place.
These documents are meant to aid staff of the division of drinking water and are not to be relied upon as the state of california s representation of the law.
