Section 608.7 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

608.7 Cross connection control.

Cross connections shall be prohibited, except where approved backflow prevention assemblies, backflow prevention devices, or other approved means or methods are installed to protect the potable water supply.

607.7.1 Private Water Supplies. Cross connections between a private water supply and a potable public supply shall be prohibited.

608.7.2 Water Delivery. The Water Utility is hereby authorized to refuse to deliver or terminate the delivery of water through pipes and mains to any premises when a condition exists which might lead to the contamination of the public water supply system and may continue to refuse the delivery of water to the premises until the condition is remedied.

608.7.3 Testing. The premise owner or responsible person shall have the backflow prevention assembly tested by a certified backflow assembly tester at the time of installation, repair, or relocation. For other than one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, such testing must also be done at least on an annual schedule thereafter. Said backflow assembly tester shall complete and submit to the water purveyor annual test reports within fourteen (14) days of the annual test date. Failure to supply the required test reports may result in termination of water services or inspection and/or testing of said backflow prevention assembly by appropriately certified City personnel or a certified contractor authorized to conduct inspections and/or tests of backflow assemblies on behalf of the City.

608.7.4 Fees. There is hereby established a testing fee for each test City personnel or a certified contractor conducts on behalf of the City pursuant to this section. The testing fee shall be adopted by the Governing Body of the City by resolution.

608.7.5 Property Owner Assistance Program. For homes in the City of Olathe Water utility service area that were constructed before 1993 without a backflow prevention device, financial assistance in the form of partial reimbursement for the cost of installing a backflow prevention system shall be provided to property owners who comply with the procedure as set out in this section. Such reimbursement amount shall be in the amount and subject to the terms set out in this section.

608.7.5.1 Procedure.

The property owner shall have the backflow prevention system installed by a plumber or other approved competent contractor, through self-help or other means at his/her discretion.

All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner and shall comply with the minimum standards of design for backflow prevention systems.

608.7.5.2 Certification of Installation. The plumber or other approved competent contractor or property owner shall provide written certification that the installation has been completed.

608.7.5.3 Reimbursement. After compliance with this chapter is verified upon receipt of the written installation certification and an invoice for the installation of the backflow prevention system, the City shall reimburse half or 50% of the actual cost not to exceed $500.00 based on a valid invoice. If the property owner completes the work, only the cost of materials will be reimbursed.

608.7.5.4 Testing. Once the backflow prevention system is installed, it shall be tested as required in subsections 608.7.3 and 608.7.4.

608.7.6 Interference. It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with a public officer or agent of the City in performing his or her duties pursuant to this chapter whether investigating or abating violations.