Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015) |
Chapter445A Water Controls |
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS |
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance |
NAC445A.67245. Cross-connections and backflow: Duties of certified backflow prevention assembly tester.
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- A certified backflow prevention assembly tester shall:
1. Perform his or her field testing of assemblies for the prevention of backflow in accordance with the provisions of the Manual of Cross-Connection Control.
2. Use, for the testing of reduced pressure principle assemblies, double check valve assemblies and pressure vacuum breakers, a differential pressure gauge that has:
(a) A differential range of at least zero to 15 psi; and
(b) Graduations of not more than 0.2 psi.
3. Ensure that his or her testing equipment:
(a) Is calibrated to the manufacturers’ specifications not less than annually; and
(b) Has all necessary hoses and fittings.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97)