Colorado Backflow Testing & Repair, Inc.
For Colorado
PO Box 1157, Erie, CO 80516 303.995.3489 www.CBTnR.com
Colorado Backflow
Testing & Repair, Inc.
Testing & Repair, Inc.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Questions
• Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 was amended and
adopted in 1996.
• 29 CFR OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health
• Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations -
Article 12: Hazardous Cross-Connections
• Colorado Revised Statutes
• The Colorado Plumbing Code
• The Uniform Plumbing Code
• The International Plumbing Code
adopted in 1996.
• 29 CFR OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health
• Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations -
Article 12: Hazardous Cross-Connections
• Colorado Revised Statutes
• The Colorado Plumbing Code
• The Uniform Plumbing Code
• The International Plumbing Code
A Cross Connection Program is designed to provide persons responsible for the public potable water supply with information of backflow prevention practices which will be in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws governing cross connection control.
WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR
BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTED?
BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTED?
Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances require that Backflow Preventer Assemblies be tested annually. It is the responsibility of the business/building owner to insure safe drinking water for their customers and employees.
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
WHAT IS A BACKFLOW PREVENTER?
A properly working backflow preventer does not allow water, once it enters a building, to return to the municipal potable water supply thus insuring safe drinking water. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires all backflow prevention devices to be tested and certified annually.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION?
Backflow prevention is a program, which combines the efforts of water producing companies, property owners and certified testers to ensure safe and healthy potable drinking water for everyone.
CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM?
