R309-305-1. Purpose

(1) Under Section R309-105-12, the Drinking Water Board has adopted certain cross-connection control and backflow prevention requirements for public water systems. That rule includes certain training, examination, and certification requirements for persons involved in cross-connection control and backflow prevention programs. (2) The purpose of this rule is to: (a) establish standards and procedures for the training, examination, and certification of persons engaged in the following: (i) administration of cross-connection control programs for public water systems; (ii) testing of backflow prevention assemblies; and (iii) instruction, examination monitoring, and proctoring for backflow prevention assembly tester certification; (b) establish certification fee requirements; and (c) establish the Cross-Connection Control Advisory Committee and their responsibilities.