NAC445A.65555. “Approved backflow testing laboratory” defined.  


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  • “Approved backflow testing laboratory” means:

         1. The Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California; or

         2. Any other person or entity who the Division or the appropriate district board of health determines:

         (a) Is competent and possesses the necessary facilities to investigate and evaluate assemblies for the prevention of backflow;

         (b) Adheres to the procedures for testing and certification set forth in the American Water Works Association Standards, as adopted by reference in NAC 445A.6663; and

         (c) Is independent of any manufacturers of assemblies for the prevention of backflow.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by Environmental Comm’n by R194-08, 10-27-2009)