A. All backflow assembly testers operating within Hood River shall be certified in accordance with all applicable regulations of the DHS.

B. Persons certified as backflow prevention assembly testers shall agree to abide by all requirements of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”); and have completed confined space entry training to enter any confined space within the City.

C. No person shall operate as a backflow prevention assembly tester within Hood River without first being annually registered with the Director.

D. At the time of registration, recertification, and/or upon the Director’s request, each person certified as a backflow prevention assembly tester shall furnish evidence to show that he/she is insured and bonded to perform services, has a current valid DHS backflow assembly tester certification, and have proof of gauge accuracy verification within the past year.

E. All test reports must be turned into the City within 10 days following the completion of the test.