Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 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.
2) CCCDI's must meet the renewal requirements
of Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111, par. 1113(l), and must renew the CCCDI
Approval each year, between May 1 and May 30. An application for CCCDI renewal
will be sent by the Agency, and must be completed and returned by May 30 of the
renewal year.
3) A CCCDI Approval
or admission to examination for CCCDI Approval shall be suspended, revoked or
not issued by the Agency for any one or more of the following causes:
A) Practice of any fraud or deceit in
obtaining or attempting to obtain a CCCDI Approval, including misrepresentation
of approval;
B) Any repeated,
flagrant or willful negligence or misconduct in the inspection, testing or
maintenance of cross-connection control devices;
C) Falsification of reports required by these
rules;
D) Willful violation of the
Environmental Protection Act or any rules thereunder.
4) Suspension/Revocation Procedures
A) The Agency may initiate the
suspension/revocation procedure.
B)
Any person may initiate the procedure for suspension/revocation of any CCCDI by
filing a sworn written complaint with the Agency. If the Agency determines that
the complaint is duplicitous or frivolous, it shall notify the person filing
the complaint but shall take no further action.
C) The decision to institute suspension or
revocation shall be based upon the seriousness of the violation and its
potential deleterious impact upon public health and safety. Examples of cause
for suspension include but are not limited to: failure to comply with proper
reporting procedures as described in Section 653.802(e)(2), (3) and (4) below;
incomplete or improper testing procedures; examples of cause for revocation
include but are not limited to: falsification of records; negligence,
incompetency or misoperation which results in or could result in a potential or
actual health hazard; fraudulent representation of credentials; attempt to
obtain CCCDI approval using fraudulent methods; repeated violations meriting
suspension. When the suspension/revocation procedure is warranted, the Agency
shall notify the CCCDI by certified mail that suspension/revocation is being
sought. Such notice shall specify the cause upon which suspension/revocation is
sought and include the procedures for requesting a hearing before the Agency.
Request for hearing must be made in writing 14 days following receipt of the
Agency's certified notification. If no hearing is requested, the Agency will
effect the suspension/revocation on the 15th day.
D) Should a hearing be requested, the
Director shall appoint one or more Agency employees to chair the proceedings.
The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with hearing requirements of
Sections 10-25 through 10-65 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, pars. 1010-25 through 1010-65).
E) The Director shall make a decision within
30 days after receiving the hearing transcript. The Director shall give written
notice of that decision and reasons for the decision to the CCCDI by certified
mail.
F) Within 30 days of receipt
of a notice of suspension/revocation from the Agency, the CCCDI may appeal the
suspension/revocation to the Pollution Control Board. The suspension/revocation
of the CCCDI's Approval shall be stayed pending a final decision on the appeal
by the Pollution Control Board.
e) Testing and Records
1) Each device shall be tested at least
annually or more frequently if recommended by the manufacturer.
2) Records submitted to the community public
water supply shall be available for inspection by Agency personnel in
accordance with Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 111 1/2, par. 1004(e).
3) Each device shall have a tag attached
listing the date of most recent test, name of CCCDI, and type and date of
repairs.
4) A maintenance log shall
be maintained and include:
A) date of each
test;
B) name and approval number
of person performing the test;
C)
test results;
D) repairs or
servicing required;
E) repairs and
date completed; and
F) servicing
performed and date completed.
f) Cross-connection control devices located
in the treatment plant, wellhouse or booster station of a community public
water supply facility shall be inspected at least annually by either an
approved cross-connection control device inspector or by a certified water
supply operator trained for testing, installation, repair and maintenance of
cross-connection control devices.
1) Records
must be kept as required by Section 653.802(e) above and must be signed by an
approved CCCDI or a certified water supply operator who has successfully
completed a cross-connection control device inspection training program
conducted by the Environmental Resources Training Center (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983,
ch. 144, par. 691 et seq.).
2)
Certified water supply personnel who successfully complete Environmental
Resources Training Center sponsored cross-connection control device inspection
training will receive an authorization number which authorizes them to test
only those devices located in the treatment plant, wellhouse or booster station
of the community public water supply facility.