Specifications include, but are not limited to: Inspection, Testing, Certification of Backflow Preventers. 2.1. The services to be performed herein shall be to inspect, test, and certify such apparatus as Pressure Vacuum Breakers, Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breakers, Double Check Valve Assemblies,and Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assemblies. 2.2. These services shall also include findings and recommendations related to or pertaining to maintenance of main line backflow prevention assemblies, irrigation system assemblies, and backflow prevention assemblies that isolate other types of cross connectional hazards that may exist. 2.2.1. TESTING (Including Updates to EquipmentSchedule) 2.2.1.1. Within ten (10) business days after the start of the contract, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a schedule of tests to be performed at each location. This schedule shall be approved by the Point of Contact (POC) before proceeding. 2.2.1.1.1. Schedule shall include the initial tests to be performed, and the recurring (annual) tests to be performed following the established cycle for each location. 2.2.1.2. The annual testing cycle shall require tests to be performed following the established cycle for each location and shall be conducted no sooner than one (1) year from the initial testing date.
