Illinois Administrative Code › Title 35 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part 653 - DESIGN, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CRITERIA › Subpart H - CROSS-CONNECTIONS › Section 653.802 - Specific Conditions and Installation Procedures

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Complete removal of the cross-connection
				or installation of an approved cross-connection control device is required for
				control of backflow and back-siphonage.
b) Cross-connection control devices shall be
				installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
c) Cross-connection control devices shall be
				inspected at least annually by a person approved by the Agency as a
				cross-connection control device inspector (CCCDI). The inspection of mechanical
				devices shall include physical testing in accordance with the manufacturer's
				instructions.
d) Requirements for
				Cross-Connection Control Device Inspector Approval
1) Each applicant for cross-connection
				control device inspector (CCCDI) approval must meet the following
				qualifications:
A) Must meet the
				qualifications to inspect plumbing and plumbing systems as described in the
				Illinois Plumbing License Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 1103(1)),
				and provide proof of qualifications in writing on the application form provided
				by the Agency.
B) Must complete and
				submit an application for CCCDI Approval at least thirty days prior to the
				examination date. Examinations shall be held not less frequently than annually.
				The application must be made on forms provided by the Agency, available at the
				headquarters and all regional office locations. Applicants shall be notified in
				writing of their status of eligibility. Notice of eligibility shall include an
				examination schedule and location.
C) Must submit the examination eligibility
				notice to the examination proctor before being admitted to actual
				testing.
D) Must successfully
				complete both written and performance examinations demonstrating understanding
				of the principles of backflow and back-siphonage, and the hazard presented to a
				potable water system; identifying locations which require installation of
				cross-connection control devices; identifying, locating, inspecting, testing,
				maintaining and repairing cross-connection control methods and devices in-line,
				as located throughout each system which connects to a community public water
				supply.
E) Must successfully
				complete the written examination with a score of 75% minimum.
F) Must successfully complete a
				performance-based examination by demonstrating competency in testing device
				procedures on all types of devices at the examination center.
G) Review of the written examination will be
				available at the test site on the day of examination.
H) An applicant who does not agree with the
				Agency review of his application qualifications may write to the Agency to
				request that the application be presented to the Water Supply Advisory Board.
				The Advisory Board shall review the application and shall review the
				application and shall make a recommendation to the Agency for reconsideration
				or confirmation of the Agency evaluation.