§ 19-288. Penalties.

The cross-connection control coordinator will send a written reminder notifying the owner or authorized agent that the backflow prevention device or devices must be tested. Attachment (3) is a sample letter. The first letter will give the customer's thirty (30) days for the test to be completed. Upon failure of the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the building or premises to have the device tested, a second letter will be sent, via certified mail, explaining that if the test is not completed within thirty (30) days there is a possibility of discontinuance of water service. Attachment (4) is a sample of this second letter. Upon failure of the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the building or premises to have the device or devices tested after the second letter, a third letter will be sent. The third letter will be sent certified mail according to the conditions set forth under Florida State Statue 162. The third letter will contain a date the water service will be discontinued. Reconnection will only be allowed with the submission of the successful backflow performance test results and payment of applicable fees. Attachment (5) is a sample of the third letter.

(Ord. No. 12-27, § 18, 12-4-2012)

Editor's note

The attachments referenced above are available for inspection at the Marion County Utilities office.