1601.5 Maintenance and Inspection.

Rainwater catchment systems and components shall be inspected and maintained in accordance the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or as required by the enforcing agency .

DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM FREQUENCY
~~Inspect and clean filters and~~ screens, and replace (where necessary).	Every 3 months
~~Inspect and verify that~~ disinfection, filters, and water quality treatment devices and systems are operational and maintaining minimum water quality requirements as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.	In accordance with manufac- turer’s instructions and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
~~Inspect and clear debris from~~ rainwater gutters, downspouts, and roof washers.	Every 6 months
~~Inspect and clear debris from~~ the roof or another above- ground rainwater collection surfaces.	Every 6 months
~~Remove tree branches and~~ vegetation overhanging a roof or other aboveground rainwater collection surfaces.	As needed
~~Inspect pumps and verify~~ operation.	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Inspect valves and verify~~ operation.	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Inspect pressure tanks and~~ verify operation.	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Clear debris from and inspect~~ storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation.	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Inspect caution labels and~~ marking.	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Cross-connection inspection~~ and test.*	~~After initial installation and~~ every 12 months thereafter
~~Test water quality of rainwater~~ catchment systems required by Section 1602.9.6 to maintain a minimum water quality.	Every 12 months. After system renovation or repair.

Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.