1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection [BSC-CG, HCD

1, DWR] . Alternate water source systems and components shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with the

TABLE 1501.5 [BSC-CG] RECOMMENDED MINIMUM ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE TESTING,

INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY

DESCRIPTION	MINIMUM FREQUENCY
Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where neces- sary).	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or 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 manufacturer’s instructions, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Inspect pumps and verify operation.	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect valves and verify operation.	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation.	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Clear debris from and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation.	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect caution labels and marking.	In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.
Inspect and maintain mulch basins for gray water irrigation systems.	As needed to maintain mulch depth and prevent ponding and runoff.
Cross-connection inspection and test*	In accordance with this chapter, and/or the Authority Having Jurisdic- tion, or after installation and every 12 months thereafter.

The cross-connection test shall be performed in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, unless site conditions do not require it. Alternate testing requirements shall be permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction .

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ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS

manufacturer’s recommendations and/or as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. [BSC-CG] Where no manu- facturer’s recommendations exist, additional recommenda- tions are listed in Table 1501.5 . Exception: [DWR] Recycled water supply systems that are within or a part of a building shall comply with Section 1505.15. 1501.5.1 Maintenance Responsibility. The required maintenance and inspection of alternate water source systems shall be the responsibility of the property owner unless otherwise required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.