A. BPA testers shall have current backflow assembly tester and cross-connection inspector certification from the Oregon State Health Division. BPA testers shall have liability insurance in the amount of $500,000. If the employer holds the liability insurance, the tester may only test when working for the employer.

B. The tester shall be responsible for accurate testing of BPAs and shall submit complete reports thereof to the city no later than 30 days after the test has been completed.

C. Registration by BPA testers must include all test gauges to be used by said tester. Test gauges shall be listed by registered Oregon Health Division numbers on tests and maintenance reports prior to being submitted.

D. Testers shall not change the design or operation characteristics of any BPA.

E. The tester must provide evidence to the city that the tester has successfully completed “Permit Confined-Space Entry Training” as specified by Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration training requirements.

F. City authorization to test may be revoked by the city if the tester has falsely, incompletely, or inaccurately reported BPA reports; or has used inaccurate gauges; or has used improper testing procedures; or has expired insurance; or is not in compliance with safety regulations or has a history of valid customer complaints. [Ord. 649 § 12.]