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frequently as required by the director. The certified tester must maintain the test gauge to a ::1:2% accuracy. (c) Responsibility of certified tester. When employed by a customer, the certified t~ster is responsible for the testing of the customer's backflow prevention assemblies. The tester is responsible for the competency and accuracy of all tests and reports performed or submitted by the tester, and for all work done by any persons under the tester. (d) Immediate reports by cert!fied tester. If a backflow prevention assembly test fails, or an assembly malfunctions, the certified tester must immediately notify the director and the customer in writing, and the tester must take all reasonable steps, including the cessation of water service through the assembly, to prevent the contamination of the city water system. (e) Inspection and repair. Each customer, when repairing or overhauling backflow prevention assemblies, must use a licensed plumber who is a certified tester. The certified tester will make reports of the repair to the customer and the director on the TNRCC test and maintenance report form. The certified tester must include in the report a list of materials or replacement parts used. The tester must ensure that parts recommended by the manufacturer of the assembly or device being repaired are used in the repair or replacement of parts in the assembly or device. (f) Procedure and equipment. It is unlawful for a certified tester to change the design, material, or operational characteristics of a backflow prevention assembly during repair or maintenance without prior approval of the director. All work performed by a certified tester's assistants must be performed in the tester's presence, and the tester is responsible for all such work. Sec. 86.575. Responsibilities of customers. (a) Each customer has the primary responsibility of preventing contaminants from entering the customer's system or the city water system. This responsibility starts at the point of deli:\{ery, and includes the customer's complete internal water system. (b) Each customer, as a condition of providing water service, must allow city water and wastewater department personnel access to the customer's property to inspect and survey the customer's system for potential contamination and backflow hazards. (c) The customer, at the customer's expense, must install, operate, test and maintain approved assemblies as required by this article. After any repair or overhaul of an assembly, the customer must have it tested by a certified tester to ensure it is in proper operating condition. A customer must apply for and obtain a permit from the director or the building official for the repiping or relocation of a backflow prevention assembly. Upon completion of any such work, the customer must have the assembly retested by a certified tester. The customer must maintain accurate TNRCC test and maintenance report forms for all tests and repairs made to backflow prevention assemblies, and must provide the director with copies of these reports on request. Sec. 86.576-86.589. Reserved. DIVISION 3. STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS Sec. 86.590. General requirements. (a) The TNRCC Rules & Regulations for Public Water Systems, as amended from time to time, will govern the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the city water system with respect to cross connection control and backflow prevention. Each customer must comply with all applicable provisions of these rules and regulations. C:\TEMP\backflow.doc 5