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97-697(", �_ i (m ' f F i� .. ...�..;�,-, Presented By Referred To FAme,-.d,�►, -� � y� a� �o�� F��e #�� - c.q� Green Sheet # � �7 / � "�' RESOLUTION CITY NT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � Committee: Date 51 �C,� �l v't�on�lr.c yi i�11 �-ou.r �1� �^c�sr.�11s S�0.�n e� �' o r 0 .'� e.r i o� O'F' �- � V e. � e.c�r^S RESOLVED, that the Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd of vid L. Grindland (Competency Cazd #12424) is hereby suspended for a period of , commencing on the third Wednesday following adoption of this Resolution, for the violation falsifying a backflow preventer test report on October 16, 1996. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the licensee shall pay for the costs of performing re-tests of a11 backflow �preventers tested by licensee within one yeaz of the suspension._ a.v��. S�w» _ (� er-� o.r `r.� -�-o-r y � y O�hovrs o-F V o\,,,n� ee,r �uM� �v.w S e Y' �; i c c¢ s This Resolution and the action taken above aze based upon the facts contained in the January 27, 1997 Norice of Violation letter to the licensee, the letter from the licensee's attorney agreeing not to contest the violation and such azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing on this matter. Requested by Department of: �� /(/ �J �� By: Approved by Mayor: �I IS Form Approved by City Attorney By: 7�e� �wr �oved by Mayor for Submission to By: ��'�� By. Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary �8��6 DEiMF7MENTAFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATE� Office of the City Attorney s-ao-9� GREEN SHEE �1" G �7 CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITW VDATE ��EPARTMENTDIRE apTYCOUNCIL VIIF11113 P811110I 266-8710 ASSIGN � CIiYATTORNEY � CINCLEflK MUST BE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) NUYBER FOR O BUDGET DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. POUTNG June 4, 1997 Public Hearing ORDER O MAVOR (OR ASSISTAfdi) � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Concerning adverse acrion against Journeymau's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd and Business License held by David L. Grindland, 2953 Jordan Court, Woodbury, MN. (Uncontested) RECAMMENDATIONS: App�rne (A) oe Fsl� (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SEHVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this persoMirm ever worked untler a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO _ S7APF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRiG7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current ciry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNGIL O&IE6T�VE? YES NO Expletn all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE, OPPOFTUNITV (WM, Wheq When. W�ere, Why�: ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: DISADVANTAGESIFAPPqOVED� � Cir`R �`.�^..�`s:�� `�.7a P..'t SA��*� � �„ � =��k �� ,��a DISA�VANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED' � TOTAL AMOUN70FTRANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIfiCLE ONE) VES NO FUNDI(dG SOURCE ACTIVI7V NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfFATION: (EXPLAIN) ��1 - (. °1 UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING Licensee Name: David L. Grindland Address: 2953 Jordan Court Cauncil Hearing Date: June 4, 1997 Viotations: Filing Backflow Preventer Test Reports Without Having Performed the Tests October 16, 1996 Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection: Six Month Suspension of Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Card and Business License and Pay for Re-testing of all Backflow Preventers tested by Licensee within one year fi the Suspension_ Attachments: 7. Proposed resolution 2. Letter of ficensee agreeing not to dispute the facts 3. Notice of Vioiation 4. Licensing report ,:ehr: F. Cameron _ �R�cVATL1.4N - • ..,, ..n.U� T�u:; � �.�_.' ^:h St-:�t }7,'._ ..\t.�.,_>o:a .'.i_ Tciephone�6:: :�:Y(:394 • Faz(fiL'�??9-R�SS March 31, 1997 V'uginia D. Palmer Assistant City Attorney City Of Saint Paul 40o Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd SaintPaul, Mn SSIQ2 Re: David Grindland Dear Ms. Palmer: a�-�9�t 3` �� T ^>- �� APt� � f 1997 �'��a � �� Ttus letter is written in response to yow 7anuary 29, 19971etter to David L. Grindlsnd giving Notice Of volation in the performance of a back-flow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul on October 16, 1996. Mr. Grindland will not dispute the allegations contained in your 7anuary 29,19961etter, provided the City of Saint Paul's recommendations on punishment are a suspension of Mr. Grindland's competency card for six (6) months and recommended retesting of all bacldlow preventer tests performed by Mr. Grindtand within one year of the suspension. It is further undesstood these are the City attorney's and the office of LIEP's recommendations and that Mr. Grindland will be allowed to appear before the City council and speak on his behalf for a lesser penalty. Please schedule this matter before the City Council for a hearing on the matter. Sin y, John . Cameron cc: Dave Grindland a�-�q�, CITY OF SAI:�TT PAUZ .O�orm Caleman, .11ayor January 29, 1997 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Trmorh}' E. Mars, Ciry Anorney Cn�r! D "n�ision S00 Crry Hal1 T 5 If est Kel7ogg Blvd Saint Paul, Alinnesota 5510? Telephone: 6i? ?65-8-70 Facsimile: 67? ?9S-�6i 9 NOTIC3 OF VIOLATION David L. Grindlard 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN 55'_2� RE: St. Paul Jourr.eyman's Plumber & Gas r^itters Competency Card n 12�24 Dear Mr. Grindl�nd: The Director of the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be taken against the above-referenced competency card based on the following information: On October 16, 1996, you were to perform a backflow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul. You completed a test report certifying that you had done the annual testing required by Saint Paul Legislative Code § 94.18, without having actually performed the necessary tests. If you do not dispute that the above facts, please send me a letter so that the matter can be scheduled before the City Council for a hearing on what penalty, if Gny, to impose. You will be allowed to speak on your behalf at tha� hearing. The recommendation of the Office of LIEP will be for sLSpension of your competency card, and retesting of all �.?.Z. devic�s for which you have filed reports in the last year, at your expense. If you believe that the £acts stated above are in error, you are entitled to an evicentiary ^earing before an administrative law judge. In that eve^t, you wculd receive a notice of hearing, with the date, time and place c* the hearing and the name of the administrative law judge. �l'1- �9'1 Please 1et me 1997 how you these options, '.�now _n writ_-g zo later than Nonday, February 10, wisn �o DYOCE=3. IT you have any questions abo�t �eel -ree Lo contact me at 266-8710. Sincerely, v�'iS uL� � \ C'�'�^�i'� Virgin�a �. Palmer Assistant CityAt�crnzy ec: Robert Kessler, Directcr of LIEP Tom LeClair, S�nior ��.:-,bing Inspector Paul Thurstin, St. ?au'_ Water Utility °l'1-`9'i STATE OF MINNESO::z COUNTY OF RANISEY ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL JO_�NNE G. CL�N=NTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on January 29, 1997, she served the attached NOTICE OF VIOLATION on tne =cllowina aamed person by placing a true and correct copy therec= in an �nvelope addressed as follows: David L. Grindland 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN. 55125 (which is the last :{nown address of said person) same, with postage �repaid, in the U Minnesota. Subscribed and sworn to before me tk}is 29th day of �7a�uar�y, 1997. s �, KATHRYN J. McLAt7GY' 1� � NOThRY PUBLIC - M,Ih,iES7':� RaMSev couN �� My Comm. Ezpires Jan. 37, 2'OC ■ � and depositinq the �t� -C9`1 lnterdepartmental Memorandum .. CITY OF SARvT PAtiL V "' �-,. �- '��,. December 23, 1996 TO: Ginger Palmer ,(/ FROM: Tom LeClair, Senior Plumbing Inspector RE: David Grindland, Falsification of a R.P. Z(Reduced Pressure Zone) Backflow Preventor Test Report at 2210 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Please precede to suspend Mr. David Grindland's, City of Saint Paul Joumeyman's Plumber & Gas Fitters Competency Cazd n12424 for a period of six (6) months. We wouid also request that all R.P. Z devices tested by Mr. Grindland, one (1) yeaz prior to his suspension, be retested by a approved tester and these reports be submitted to Mr. Paul Thurstin, of the City of Saint Paul Water Utility Department, within sixty (60) days of the Grindland suspension. (See Attachments) cc: Jan Gasterland Paul Thurstin interdepartmental Memorandum Saint Paul Water Utility Q'1- C9 � TO: Jan Gasterland LIEP FRO_NI: Ro�er Mohror �'G�� VTater Utility � DATE: December 11. 1996 SUBJECT: Plumbin� Code Violation As we discussed on Monday, December 9, 1996, the Utility has been informed of an apparent violation of Section 94.18-Backflow Preventers, of the St. Paul Legislative Code (copy attached). Section 94.18 requires the installation, maintenance and testing of backflow preventers by a licensed plumber or noncontract staff that have backflow testing certification. As you know, these devices are installed to prevent potable water from becoming contaminated with non- potable water. At 2210 Marshall Avenue, the plumbing contractor, Peterson Plumbing, (Mr. Dave Grindland) was to perform a backflow preventer test. The building owner, Mr. Lester Benson, apparently video taped the plumbers actions while doing the test. It has been alleged by Mr. Benson that, in fact, no test was performed and the test results were falsified; test report at[ached. The Water Utility's Inspector, Mr. Paul Thurstin and Mr. Glenn Crain have viewed the video tape and confirm that it appeazs no test was performed and the test was falsified. A copy of the video tape has been requested from Mr. Benson. It does not appear that the Boazd of Water Commissioners has in piace a defined set of procedures that would be able to be applied to this situation in a timely fashion. The City of St. Paul licenses plumbers through the Licensing, Inspection and Environmental Inspection (LIEP). As we discussed, I am requesting the Department of LIEP act on the Board's behalf in this matter of the code violation. Of course, if any further gathering of information, etc. is required the Utility will do this work at your request. Please keep me informed of the status of this matter. RAM/mja Attachments cc: Bemie R. Bullert Jim Tures Glenn Crain Paul Thurstin N:\MALBERTS\MEMOS\LIEP.MEM December I l, I�Q��nted o�n�recyUedpaper � ��i ZiC :.7 ::c=�SJZ� =?-C{F'.Oi4 PR :�/nti1ER TEST RE .._;_,'• D �,�� - c^.� pF;JL �4nTE?Z liTZLITY��E2 pjE�� :3tiIC� `-T�DRESS: a11- �9� � � �1,' ,'� ,, �'�I� • �,'� � "rz�G r'` S F'?c. � CONTACT ?ERSON: �� ,i.n.-i � P :OivT� ?vu�`i3"R: � �j � ', ,_._ �t�'�/ �f��— � " %G'�', G�=.' TYPn : s�. cc- ACCTn - � r �z:�: ��, yc-_.�L =`��: n'1� zTDco��: t<ii%- �EV � C� LOCATION: S=RVS ia'Ey�1 SYSIEA4: �•.�i/'� ,< 1. - • �c� y^7EL: (t: ,�'t7�'S S�Z� �Z S3�Iry ,r . (' } �C' � _ _ _ & _�. =NSTP.I�L DA1E: l'��-�� /S�'�' Cv-3:=_li� ��`=.�, T�ST D?._B• �U %c -%/ CE�CK VALVL T1 1 ANNliP ^1EST 2 R E P A Z R S FINAL TEST L�AKED CLOSED � Cleaned: Re�laced: DiSC — Spring — Gu=de — Pin retain�° — Hinge pin — Seat — Diaphragm Other,descri�e CLOSED � ' 7 C _�C{ 'v?�� =: 2 1. -•E�{ED 2. CL•GS�D Cleaned: — Re�laced: Disc — Spring Guide Pin retainer — F?inge pin Seat Dizphragm Other,describe CLOSBD ✓ D I FFEic�NT I?.� PRESS:,:�ZE RBLI.._ Vi�-?�Va Opened at psid Reduc�� p Y'255�:Y'2. D_d not ooe� C1e�ned: — Renlaced � Disc,u�per Disc,lower — SDrirg i Diaphragm,lzrge unper — lower _ Diaphragm,smzll upner lower SEAT: � upper — lower Spacer, lop�er Other,describe Opened at �•% psid reduced pressure. " ] Sign and date Tag ' e a ove is certified correct. signe '• \ , cz .�- ' Date: /G -%F: - y� / i 'ested By(Print Name):�t J•�iwa_ Ct1�:�CCert''fication Number: �j)` 'pmpany Name : `T�� r �•,.; (�' l h:; License Number: � �11 sections of this report must be compl=ted. Number of Devices Fee per Device Zeturn to: ST.PAUL WATER UTILZTY 8 4TH ST E STE �00 ST."PAUL, MN 55101-1007 First Devices 2-21 22 and over Zeturn with fee; payable to the Board of Water Commissioners. $20 $15 $10 �� -c.�� § Q�.i; LEGISL?Ti��L CODE cases of e*aeraency, and the nipple shali not be leti in place longer chan the pe:iod oi the es,=_r- ger.c��. (g) Zfihere a�cater meter is set in the same boa �; the se�rer cleanout th< board may order the meter removed aad set above the rloor in acco-- dance ccith present approved �eihods, whenecer in its opinion there esists any d�ger of pollutin� the K•ater supply. (Code 19�6, § 25�.21) Sec. 94.18. Bac�'low precenters. Installation, maintenance and testing ofbackflow pre� sha11 be according to the State of b4inne;ota Plumbing Code. Annual testing of re- duced pressure zone backflow preventers is re- quired. lipon receipt of notice for annual testing from the �cater utility, property ocrners shall hace thirty (30) day; in which to have bac�low preventer testing accompli�hed by a licensed plumber with backtlow testing certification or by permanent noncontract staff �•ho possess backflow testing certification and are rea stered K the water utilitti. Test results shall be furnished to the utility. The utility's annual fee for administering the backflow prel•enter testing program shall be as folloK•�: 1�'umber of Devices Fee per Device First $20.00 De�ZCes 2-21 15.00 22 and ocer 10.00 Failure to complp with provisions of this section sha11 be cause to terminate water senzce afrzr proper norice. (Ord. ?�'o. 17935, § 1, 7-7-92; C.F. No. 94159Q § 1, 11-23-94; C.F. ?Co. 95-935, § 3, 8-30-95) Chapter 95. Water Code—General Provisions Sec. 95.01. �oIation by licensed plumber. In case of ��olation, by a licensed plumber, of any of the pro��isions of the Water Code (Chapters 85 through 9 i), the boazd of water commissioners may cancel the bond of such plumber and reiuse to grant a new licence for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (Code 1956, § 256.01) Sec. 95.02. Approcal of building plans. (a) It shall be required that plans or specifica- tions of all proposed buildings, structures or parts thereof, and alterations to existing buildings, struc- ture; or parts thereof showing proposed water installations or alterations, be submitted to and approved by the water utility insofar as water piping and appurtenances aze concerned, before approval and granting of building permit by 'the building official, and before the board of water commissioner's permit is issued. (b) The above clause shall not void, alter or amend other clauses in these chapters relating to permits required, (Code 1956, § 256.02) Sec. 95.03. Minnesota Plumbing Code to ap- ply. The provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code, latest revision, pertaining to water supply mate- rials, fixtures and distribution are hereby adopted by reference. The administrative authority re- ferred to in such provisions of the code shalI be the board ofwater commissioners. One (1) copy of said plumbing code shall be mazked as the official copy and filed for use and egamination by the public in the office of the city clerk, and the clerk shall fiarnish a copy of this ordinance and said code at cost to any person upon request. (Code 1956, § 256.03) Chapter 96. �i'ater Code—Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water Sec. 96.01. Scope. The following regulations shall be applicable to all water-cooled air conditioning equipment which is connected in any manner to the publio water supply system, but shall not apply to process cooling which is designed to be for siaty-five (65) Supp. 'Co. 31 J$2 (", �_ i (m ' f F i� .. ...�..;�,-, Presented By Referred To FAme,-.d,�►, -� � y� a� �o�� F��e #�� - c.q� Green Sheet # � �7 / � "�' RESOLUTION CITY NT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � Committee: Date 51 �C,� �l v't�on�lr.c yi i�11 �-ou.r �1� �^c�sr.�11s S�0.�n e� �' o r 0 .'� e.r i o� O'F' �- � V e. � e.c�r^S RESOLVED, that the Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd of vid L. Grindland (Competency Cazd #12424) is hereby suspended for a period of , commencing on the third Wednesday following adoption of this Resolution, for the violation falsifying a backflow preventer test report on October 16, 1996. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the licensee shall pay for the costs of performing re-tests of a11 backflow �preventers tested by licensee within one yeaz of the suspension._ a.v��. S�w» _ (� er-� o.r `r.� -�-o-r y � y O�hovrs o-F V o\,,,n� ee,r �uM� �v.w S e Y' �; i c c¢ s This Resolution and the action taken above aze based upon the facts contained in the January 27, 1997 Norice of Violation letter to the licensee, the letter from the licensee's attorney agreeing not to contest the violation and such azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing on this matter. Requested by Department of: �� /(/ �J �� By: Approved by Mayor: �I IS Form Approved by City Attorney By: 7�e� �wr �oved by Mayor for Submission to By: ��'�� By. Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary �8��6 DEiMF7MENTAFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATE� Office of the City Attorney s-ao-9� GREEN SHEE �1" G �7 CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITW VDATE ��EPARTMENTDIRE apTYCOUNCIL VIIF11113 P811110I 266-8710 ASSIGN � CIiYATTORNEY � CINCLEflK MUST BE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) NUYBER FOR O BUDGET DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. POUTNG June 4, 1997 Public Hearing ORDER O MAVOR (OR ASSISTAfdi) � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Concerning adverse acrion against Journeymau's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd and Business License held by David L. Grindland, 2953 Jordan Court, Woodbury, MN. (Uncontested) RECAMMENDATIONS: App�rne (A) oe Fsl� (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SEHVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this persoMirm ever worked untler a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO _ S7APF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRiG7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current ciry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNGIL O&IE6T�VE? YES NO Expletn all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE, OPPOFTUNITV (WM, Wheq When. W�ere, Why�: ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: DISADVANTAGESIFAPPqOVED� � Cir`R �`.�^..�`s:�� `�.7a P..'t SA��*� � �„ � =��k �� ,��a DISA�VANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED' � TOTAL AMOUN70FTRANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIfiCLE ONE) VES NO FUNDI(dG SOURCE ACTIVI7V NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfFATION: (EXPLAIN) ��1 - (. °1 UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING Licensee Name: David L. Grindland Address: 2953 Jordan Court Cauncil Hearing Date: June 4, 1997 Viotations: Filing Backflow Preventer Test Reports Without Having Performed the Tests October 16, 1996 Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection: Six Month Suspension of Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Card and Business License and Pay for Re-testing of all Backflow Preventers tested by Licensee within one year fi the Suspension_ Attachments: 7. Proposed resolution 2. Letter of ficensee agreeing not to dispute the facts 3. Notice of Vioiation 4. Licensing report ,:ehr: F. Cameron _ �R�cVATL1.4N - • ..,, ..n.U� T�u:; � �.�_.' ^:h St-:�t }7,'._ ..\t.�.,_>o:a .'.i_ Tciephone�6:: :�:Y(:394 • Faz(fiL'�??9-R�SS March 31, 1997 V'uginia D. Palmer Assistant City Attorney City Of Saint Paul 40o Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd SaintPaul, Mn SSIQ2 Re: David Grindland Dear Ms. Palmer: a�-�9�t 3` �� T ^>- �� APt� � f 1997 �'��a � �� Ttus letter is written in response to yow 7anuary 29, 19971etter to David L. Grindlsnd giving Notice Of volation in the performance of a back-flow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul on October 16, 1996. Mr. Grindland will not dispute the allegations contained in your 7anuary 29,19961etter, provided the City of Saint Paul's recommendations on punishment are a suspension of Mr. Grindland's competency card for six (6) months and recommended retesting of all bacldlow preventer tests performed by Mr. Grindtand within one year of the suspension. It is further undesstood these are the City attorney's and the office of LIEP's recommendations and that Mr. Grindland will be allowed to appear before the City council and speak on his behalf for a lesser penalty. Please schedule this matter before the City Council for a hearing on the matter. Sin y, John . Cameron cc: Dave Grindland a�-�q�, CITY OF SAI:�TT PAUZ .O�orm Caleman, .11ayor January 29, 1997 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Trmorh}' E. Mars, Ciry Anorney Cn�r! D "n�ision S00 Crry Hal1 T 5 If est Kel7ogg Blvd Saint Paul, Alinnesota 5510? Telephone: 6i? ?65-8-70 Facsimile: 67? ?9S-�6i 9 NOTIC3 OF VIOLATION David L. Grindlard 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN 55'_2� RE: St. Paul Jourr.eyman's Plumber & Gas r^itters Competency Card n 12�24 Dear Mr. Grindl�nd: The Director of the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be taken against the above-referenced competency card based on the following information: On October 16, 1996, you were to perform a backflow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul. You completed a test report certifying that you had done the annual testing required by Saint Paul Legislative Code § 94.18, without having actually performed the necessary tests. If you do not dispute that the above facts, please send me a letter so that the matter can be scheduled before the City Council for a hearing on what penalty, if Gny, to impose. You will be allowed to speak on your behalf at tha� hearing. The recommendation of the Office of LIEP will be for sLSpension of your competency card, and retesting of all �.?.Z. devic�s for which you have filed reports in the last year, at your expense. If you believe that the £acts stated above are in error, you are entitled to an evicentiary ^earing before an administrative law judge. In that eve^t, you wculd receive a notice of hearing, with the date, time and place c* the hearing and the name of the administrative law judge. �l'1- �9'1 Please 1et me 1997 how you these options, '.�now _n writ_-g zo later than Nonday, February 10, wisn �o DYOCE=3. IT you have any questions abo�t �eel -ree Lo contact me at 266-8710. Sincerely, v�'iS uL� � \ C'�'�^�i'� Virgin�a �. Palmer Assistant CityAt�crnzy ec: Robert Kessler, Directcr of LIEP Tom LeClair, S�nior ��.:-,bing Inspector Paul Thurstin, St. ?au'_ Water Utility °l'1-`9'i STATE OF MINNESO::z COUNTY OF RANISEY ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL JO_�NNE G. CL�N=NTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on January 29, 1997, she served the attached NOTICE OF VIOLATION on tne =cllowina aamed person by placing a true and correct copy therec= in an �nvelope addressed as follows: David L. Grindland 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN. 55125 (which is the last :{nown address of said person) same, with postage �repaid, in the U Minnesota. Subscribed and sworn to before me tk}is 29th day of �7a�uar�y, 1997. s �, KATHRYN J. McLAt7GY' 1� � NOThRY PUBLIC - M,Ih,iES7':� RaMSev couN �� My Comm. Ezpires Jan. 37, 2'OC ■ � and depositinq the �t� -C9`1 lnterdepartmental Memorandum .. CITY OF SARvT PAtiL V "' �-,. �- '��,. December 23, 1996 TO: Ginger Palmer ,(/ FROM: Tom LeClair, Senior Plumbing Inspector RE: David Grindland, Falsification of a R.P. Z(Reduced Pressure Zone) Backflow Preventor Test Report at 2210 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Please precede to suspend Mr. David Grindland's, City of Saint Paul Joumeyman's Plumber & Gas Fitters Competency Cazd n12424 for a period of six (6) months. We wouid also request that all R.P. Z devices tested by Mr. Grindland, one (1) yeaz prior to his suspension, be retested by a approved tester and these reports be submitted to Mr. Paul Thurstin, of the City of Saint Paul Water Utility Department, within sixty (60) days of the Grindland suspension. (See Attachments) cc: Jan Gasterland Paul Thurstin interdepartmental Memorandum Saint Paul Water Utility Q'1- C9 � TO: Jan Gasterland LIEP FRO_NI: Ro�er Mohror �'G�� VTater Utility � DATE: December 11. 1996 SUBJECT: Plumbin� Code Violation As we discussed on Monday, December 9, 1996, the Utility has been informed of an apparent violation of Section 94.18-Backflow Preventers, of the St. Paul Legislative Code (copy attached). Section 94.18 requires the installation, maintenance and testing of backflow preventers by a licensed plumber or noncontract staff that have backflow testing certification. As you know, these devices are installed to prevent potable water from becoming contaminated with non- potable water. At 2210 Marshall Avenue, the plumbing contractor, Peterson Plumbing, (Mr. Dave Grindland) was to perform a backflow preventer test. The building owner, Mr. Lester Benson, apparently video taped the plumbers actions while doing the test. It has been alleged by Mr. Benson that, in fact, no test was performed and the test results were falsified; test report at[ached. The Water Utility's Inspector, Mr. Paul Thurstin and Mr. Glenn Crain have viewed the video tape and confirm that it appeazs no test was performed and the test was falsified. A copy of the video tape has been requested from Mr. Benson. It does not appear that the Boazd of Water Commissioners has in piace a defined set of procedures that would be able to be applied to this situation in a timely fashion. The City of St. Paul licenses plumbers through the Licensing, Inspection and Environmental Inspection (LIEP). As we discussed, I am requesting the Department of LIEP act on the Board's behalf in this matter of the code violation. Of course, if any further gathering of information, etc. is required the Utility will do this work at your request. Please keep me informed of the status of this matter. RAM/mja Attachments cc: Bemie R. Bullert Jim Tures Glenn Crain Paul Thurstin N:\MALBERTS\MEMOS\LIEP.MEM December I l, I�Q��nted o�n�recyUedpaper � ��i ZiC :.7 ::c=�SJZ� =?-C{F'.Oi4 PR :�/nti1ER TEST RE .._;_,'• D �,�� - c^.� pF;JL �4nTE?Z liTZLITY��E2 pjE�� :3tiIC� `-T�DRESS: a11- �9� � � �1,' ,'� ,, �'�I� • �,'� � "rz�G r'` S F'?c. � CONTACT ?ERSON: �� ,i.n.-i � P :OivT� ?vu�`i3"R: � �j � ', ,_._ �t�'�/ �f��— � " %G'�', G�=.' TYPn : s�. cc- ACCTn - � r �z:�: ��, yc-_.�L =`��: n'1� zTDco��: t<ii%- �EV � C� LOCATION: S=RVS ia'Ey�1 SYSIEA4: �•.�i/'� ,< 1. - • �c� y^7EL: (t: ,�'t7�'S S�Z� �Z S3�Iry ,r . (' } �C' � _ _ _ & _�. =NSTP.I�L DA1E: l'��-�� /S�'�' Cv-3:=_li� ��`=.�, T�ST D?._B• �U %c -%/ CE�CK VALVL T1 1 ANNliP ^1EST 2 R E P A Z R S FINAL TEST L�AKED CLOSED � Cleaned: Re�laced: DiSC — Spring — Gu=de — Pin retain�° — Hinge pin — Seat — Diaphragm Other,descri�e CLOSED � ' 7 C _�C{ 'v?�� =: 2 1. -•E�{ED 2. CL•GS�D Cleaned: — Re�laced: Disc — Spring Guide Pin retainer — F?inge pin Seat Dizphragm Other,describe CLOSBD ✓ D I FFEic�NT I?.� PRESS:,:�ZE RBLI.._ Vi�-?�Va Opened at psid Reduc�� p Y'255�:Y'2. D_d not ooe� C1e�ned: — Renlaced � Disc,u�per Disc,lower — SDrirg i Diaphragm,lzrge unper — lower _ Diaphragm,smzll upner lower SEAT: � upper — lower Spacer, lop�er Other,describe Opened at �•% psid reduced pressure. " ] Sign and date Tag ' e a ove is certified correct. signe '• \ , cz .�- ' Date: /G -%F: - y� / i 'ested By(Print Name):�t J•�iwa_ Ct1�:�CCert''fication Number: �j)` 'pmpany Name : `T�� r �•,.; (�' l h:; License Number: � �11 sections of this report must be compl=ted. Number of Devices Fee per Device Zeturn to: ST.PAUL WATER UTILZTY 8 4TH ST E STE �00 ST."PAUL, MN 55101-1007 First Devices 2-21 22 and over Zeturn with fee; payable to the Board of Water Commissioners. $20 $15 $10 �� -c.�� § Q�.i; LEGISL?Ti��L CODE cases of e*aeraency, and the nipple shali not be leti in place longer chan the pe:iod oi the es,=_r- ger.c��. (g) Zfihere a�cater meter is set in the same boa �; the se�rer cleanout th< board may order the meter removed aad set above the rloor in acco-- dance ccith present approved �eihods, whenecer in its opinion there esists any d�ger of pollutin� the K•ater supply. (Code 19�6, § 25�.21) Sec. 94.18. Bac�'low precenters. Installation, maintenance and testing ofbackflow pre� sha11 be according to the State of b4inne;ota Plumbing Code. Annual testing of re- duced pressure zone backflow preventers is re- quired. lipon receipt of notice for annual testing from the �cater utility, property ocrners shall hace thirty (30) day; in which to have bac�low preventer testing accompli�hed by a licensed plumber with backtlow testing certification or by permanent noncontract staff �•ho possess backflow testing certification and are rea stered K the water utilitti. Test results shall be furnished to the utility. The utility's annual fee for administering the backflow prel•enter testing program shall be as folloK•�: 1�'umber of Devices Fee per Device First $20.00 De�ZCes 2-21 15.00 22 and ocer 10.00 Failure to complp with provisions of this section sha11 be cause to terminate water senzce afrzr proper norice. (Ord. ?�'o. 17935, § 1, 7-7-92; C.F. No. 94159Q § 1, 11-23-94; C.F. ?Co. 95-935, § 3, 8-30-95) Chapter 95. Water Code—General Provisions Sec. 95.01. �oIation by licensed plumber. In case of ��olation, by a licensed plumber, of any of the pro��isions of the Water Code (Chapters 85 through 9 i), the boazd of water commissioners may cancel the bond of such plumber and reiuse to grant a new licence for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (Code 1956, § 256.01) Sec. 95.02. Approcal of building plans. (a) It shall be required that plans or specifica- tions of all proposed buildings, structures or parts thereof, and alterations to existing buildings, struc- ture; or parts thereof showing proposed water installations or alterations, be submitted to and approved by the water utility insofar as water piping and appurtenances aze concerned, before approval and granting of building permit by 'the building official, and before the board of water commissioner's permit is issued. (b) The above clause shall not void, alter or amend other clauses in these chapters relating to permits required, (Code 1956, § 256.02) Sec. 95.03. Minnesota Plumbing Code to ap- ply. The provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code, latest revision, pertaining to water supply mate- rials, fixtures and distribution are hereby adopted by reference. The administrative authority re- ferred to in such provisions of the code shalI be the board ofwater commissioners. One (1) copy of said plumbing code shall be mazked as the official copy and filed for use and egamination by the public in the office of the city clerk, and the clerk shall fiarnish a copy of this ordinance and said code at cost to any person upon request. (Code 1956, § 256.03) Chapter 96. �i'ater Code—Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water Sec. 96.01. Scope. The following regulations shall be applicable to all water-cooled air conditioning equipment which is connected in any manner to the publio water supply system, but shall not apply to process cooling which is designed to be for siaty-five (65) Supp. 'Co. 31 J$2 (", �_ i (m ' f F i� .. ...�..;�,-, Presented By Referred To FAme,-.d,�►, -� � y� a� �o�� F��e #�� - c.q� Green Sheet # � �7 / � "�' RESOLUTION CITY NT PAUL, MINNESOTA � � Committee: Date 51 �C,� �l v't�on�lr.c yi i�11 �-ou.r �1� �^c�sr.�11s S�0.�n e� �' o r 0 .'� e.r i o� O'F' �- � V e. � e.c�r^S RESOLVED, that the Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd of vid L. Grindland (Competency Cazd #12424) is hereby suspended for a period of , commencing on the third Wednesday following adoption of this Resolution, for the violation falsifying a backflow preventer test report on October 16, 1996. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the licensee shall pay for the costs of performing re-tests of a11 backflow �preventers tested by licensee within one yeaz of the suspension._ a.v��. S�w» _ (� er-� o.r `r.� -�-o-r y � y O�hovrs o-F V o\,,,n� ee,r �uM� �v.w S e Y' �; i c c¢ s This Resolution and the action taken above aze based upon the facts contained in the January 27, 1997 Norice of Violation letter to the licensee, the letter from the licensee's attorney agreeing not to contest the violation and such azguments as may have been presented to the Council at the public hearing on this matter. Requested by Department of: �� /(/ �J �� By: Approved by Mayor: �I IS Form Approved by City Attorney By: 7�e� �wr �oved by Mayor for Submission to By: ��'�� By. Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary �8��6 DEiMF7MENTAFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATE� Office of the City Attorney s-ao-9� GREEN SHEE �1" G �7 CONiACT PERSON & PHONE INITIAVDATE INITW VDATE ��EPARTMENTDIRE apTYCOUNCIL VIIF11113 P811110I 266-8710 ASSIGN � CIiYATTORNEY � CINCLEflK MUST BE ON CAUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) NUYBER FOR O BUDGET DIqECTOR � FIN. 8 MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. POUTNG June 4, 1997 Public Hearing ORDER O MAVOR (OR ASSISTAfdi) � TOTAL # OP SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Concerning adverse acrion against Journeymau's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Cazd and Business License held by David L. Grindland, 2953 Jordan Court, Woodbury, MN. (Uncontested) RECAMMENDATIONS: App�rne (A) oe Fsl� (p) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOW�NG �UESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SEHVICE COMMISSION 1. Has this persoMirm ever worked untler a contract for this tlepartment? _ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO _ S7APF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRiG7 COUR7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current ciry employee? SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNGIL O&IE6T�VE? YES NO Expletn all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM. ISSUE, OPPOFTUNITV (WM, Wheq When. W�ere, Why�: ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: DISADVANTAGESIFAPPqOVED� � Cir`R �`.�^..�`s:�� `�.7a P..'t SA��*� � �„ � =��k �� ,��a DISA�VANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED' � TOTAL AMOUN70FTRANSACTION $ COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIfiCLE ONE) VES NO FUNDI(dG SOURCE ACTIVI7V NUMBEH FINANCIAL INFORfFATION: (EXPLAIN) ��1 - (. °1 UNCONTESTED LICENSE HEARING Licensee Name: David L. Grindland Address: 2953 Jordan Court Cauncil Hearing Date: June 4, 1997 Viotations: Filing Backflow Preventer Test Reports Without Having Performed the Tests October 16, 1996 Recommendation of Assistant City Attorney on behalf of client, Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection: Six Month Suspension of Journeyman's Plumber and Gas Fitter Competency Card and Business License and Pay for Re-testing of all Backflow Preventers tested by Licensee within one year fi the Suspension_ Attachments: 7. Proposed resolution 2. Letter of ficensee agreeing not to dispute the facts 3. Notice of Vioiation 4. Licensing report ,:ehr: F. Cameron _ �R�cVATL1.4N - • ..,, ..n.U� T�u:; � �.�_.' ^:h St-:�t }7,'._ ..\t.�.,_>o:a .'.i_ Tciephone�6:: :�:Y(:394 • Faz(fiL'�??9-R�SS March 31, 1997 V'uginia D. Palmer Assistant City Attorney City Of Saint Paul 40o Ciry Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd SaintPaul, Mn SSIQ2 Re: David Grindland Dear Ms. Palmer: a�-�9�t 3` �� T ^>- �� APt� � f 1997 �'��a � �� Ttus letter is written in response to yow 7anuary 29, 19971etter to David L. Grindlsnd giving Notice Of volation in the performance of a back-flow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul on October 16, 1996. Mr. Grindland will not dispute the allegations contained in your 7anuary 29,19961etter, provided the City of Saint Paul's recommendations on punishment are a suspension of Mr. Grindland's competency card for six (6) months and recommended retesting of all bacldlow preventer tests performed by Mr. Grindtand within one year of the suspension. It is further undesstood these are the City attorney's and the office of LIEP's recommendations and that Mr. Grindland will be allowed to appear before the City council and speak on his behalf for a lesser penalty. Please schedule this matter before the City Council for a hearing on the matter. Sin y, John . Cameron cc: Dave Grindland a�-�q�, CITY OF SAI:�TT PAUZ .O�orm Caleman, .11ayor January 29, 1997 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Trmorh}' E. Mars, Ciry Anorney Cn�r! D "n�ision S00 Crry Hal1 T 5 If est Kel7ogg Blvd Saint Paul, Alinnesota 5510? Telephone: 6i? ?65-8-70 Facsimile: 67? ?9S-�6i 9 NOTIC3 OF VIOLATION David L. Grindlard 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN 55'_2� RE: St. Paul Jourr.eyman's Plumber & Gas r^itters Competency Card n 12�24 Dear Mr. Grindl�nd: The Director of the Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection will recommend that adverse action be taken against the above-referenced competency card based on the following information: On October 16, 1996, you were to perform a backflow preventer test at 2210 Marshall Avenue, in the City of Saint Paul. You completed a test report certifying that you had done the annual testing required by Saint Paul Legislative Code § 94.18, without having actually performed the necessary tests. If you do not dispute that the above facts, please send me a letter so that the matter can be scheduled before the City Council for a hearing on what penalty, if Gny, to impose. You will be allowed to speak on your behalf at tha� hearing. The recommendation of the Office of LIEP will be for sLSpension of your competency card, and retesting of all �.?.Z. devic�s for which you have filed reports in the last year, at your expense. If you believe that the £acts stated above are in error, you are entitled to an evicentiary ^earing before an administrative law judge. In that eve^t, you wculd receive a notice of hearing, with the date, time and place c* the hearing and the name of the administrative law judge. �l'1- �9'1 Please 1et me 1997 how you these options, '.�now _n writ_-g zo later than Nonday, February 10, wisn �o DYOCE=3. IT you have any questions abo�t �eel -ree Lo contact me at 266-8710. Sincerely, v�'iS uL� � \ C'�'�^�i'� Virgin�a �. Palmer Assistant CityAt�crnzy ec: Robert Kessler, Directcr of LIEP Tom LeClair, S�nior ��.:-,bing Inspector Paul Thurstin, St. ?au'_ Water Utility °l'1-`9'i STATE OF MINNESO::z COUNTY OF RANISEY ss. AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL JO_�NNE G. CL�N=NTS, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that on January 29, 1997, she served the attached NOTICE OF VIOLATION on tne =cllowina aamed person by placing a true and correct copy therec= in an �nvelope addressed as follows: David L. Grindland 2953 Jordan Court Woodbury, MN. 55125 (which is the last :{nown address of said person) same, with postage �repaid, in the U Minnesota. Subscribed and sworn to before me tk}is 29th day of �7a�uar�y, 1997. s �, KATHRYN J. McLAt7GY' 1� � NOThRY PUBLIC - M,Ih,iES7':� RaMSev couN �� My Comm. Ezpires Jan. 37, 2'OC ■ � and depositinq the �t� -C9`1 lnterdepartmental Memorandum .. CITY OF SARvT PAtiL V "' �-,. �- '��,. December 23, 1996 TO: Ginger Palmer ,(/ FROM: Tom LeClair, Senior Plumbing Inspector RE: David Grindland, Falsification of a R.P. Z(Reduced Pressure Zone) Backflow Preventor Test Report at 2210 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Please precede to suspend Mr. David Grindland's, City of Saint Paul Joumeyman's Plumber & Gas Fitters Competency Cazd n12424 for a period of six (6) months. We wouid also request that all R.P. Z devices tested by Mr. Grindland, one (1) yeaz prior to his suspension, be retested by a approved tester and these reports be submitted to Mr. Paul Thurstin, of the City of Saint Paul Water Utility Department, within sixty (60) days of the Grindland suspension. (See Attachments) cc: Jan Gasterland Paul Thurstin interdepartmental Memorandum Saint Paul Water Utility Q'1- C9 � TO: Jan Gasterland LIEP FRO_NI: Ro�er Mohror �'G�� VTater Utility � DATE: December 11. 1996 SUBJECT: Plumbin� Code Violation As we discussed on Monday, December 9, 1996, the Utility has been informed of an apparent violation of Section 94.18-Backflow Preventers, of the St. Paul Legislative Code (copy attached). Section 94.18 requires the installation, maintenance and testing of backflow preventers by a licensed plumber or noncontract staff that have backflow testing certification. As you know, these devices are installed to prevent potable water from becoming contaminated with non- potable water. At 2210 Marshall Avenue, the plumbing contractor, Peterson Plumbing, (Mr. Dave Grindland) was to perform a backflow preventer test. The building owner, Mr. Lester Benson, apparently video taped the plumbers actions while doing the test. It has been alleged by Mr. Benson that, in fact, no test was performed and the test results were falsified; test report at[ached. The Water Utility's Inspector, Mr. Paul Thurstin and Mr. Glenn Crain have viewed the video tape and confirm that it appeazs no test was performed and the test was falsified. A copy of the video tape has been requested from Mr. Benson. It does not appear that the Boazd of Water Commissioners has in piace a defined set of procedures that would be able to be applied to this situation in a timely fashion. The City of St. Paul licenses plumbers through the Licensing, Inspection and Environmental Inspection (LIEP). As we discussed, I am requesting the Department of LIEP act on the Board's behalf in this matter of the code violation. Of course, if any further gathering of information, etc. is required the Utility will do this work at your request. Please keep me informed of the status of this matter. RAM/mja Attachments cc: Bemie R. Bullert Jim Tures Glenn Crain Paul Thurstin N:\MALBERTS\MEMOS\LIEP.MEM December I l, I�Q��nted o�n�recyUedpaper � ��i ZiC :.7 ::c=�SJZ� =?-C{F'.Oi4 PR :�/nti1ER TEST RE .._;_,'• D �,�� - c^.� pF;JL �4nTE?Z liTZLITY��E2 pjE�� :3tiIC� `-T�DRESS: a11- �9� � � �1,' ,'� ,, �'�I� • �,'� � "rz�G r'` S F'?c. � CONTACT ?ERSON: �� ,i.n.-i � P :OivT� ?vu�`i3"R: � �j � ', ,_._ �t�'�/ �f��— � " %G'�', G�=.' TYPn : s�. cc- ACCTn - � r �z:�: ��, yc-_.�L =`��: n'1� zTDco��: t<ii%- �EV � C� LOCATION: S=RVS ia'Ey�1 SYSIEA4: �•.�i/'� ,< 1. - • �c� y^7EL: (t: ,�'t7�'S S�Z� �Z S3�Iry ,r . (' } �C' � _ _ _ & _�. =NSTP.I�L DA1E: l'��-�� /S�'�' Cv-3:=_li� ��`=.�, T�ST D?._B• �U %c -%/ CE�CK VALVL T1 1 ANNliP ^1EST 2 R E P A Z R S FINAL TEST L�AKED CLOSED � Cleaned: Re�laced: DiSC — Spring — Gu=de — Pin retain�° — Hinge pin — Seat — Diaphragm Other,descri�e CLOSED � ' 7 C _�C{ 'v?�� =: 2 1. -•E�{ED 2. CL•GS�D Cleaned: — Re�laced: Disc — Spring Guide Pin retainer — F?inge pin Seat Dizphragm Other,describe CLOSBD ✓ D I FFEic�NT I?.� PRESS:,:�ZE RBLI.._ Vi�-?�Va Opened at psid Reduc�� p Y'255�:Y'2. D_d not ooe� C1e�ned: — Renlaced � Disc,u�per Disc,lower — SDrirg i Diaphragm,lzrge unper — lower _ Diaphragm,smzll upner lower SEAT: � upper — lower Spacer, lop�er Other,describe Opened at �•% psid reduced pressure. " ] Sign and date Tag ' e a ove is certified correct. signe '• \ , cz .�- ' Date: /G -%F: - y� / i 'ested By(Print Name):�t J•�iwa_ Ct1�:�CCert''fication Number: �j)` 'pmpany Name : `T�� r �•,.; (�' l h:; License Number: � �11 sections of this report must be compl=ted. Number of Devices Fee per Device Zeturn to: ST.PAUL WATER UTILZTY 8 4TH ST E STE �00 ST."PAUL, MN 55101-1007 First Devices 2-21 22 and over Zeturn with fee; payable to the Board of Water Commissioners. $20 $15 $10 �� -c.�� § Q�.i; LEGISL?Ti��L CODE cases of e*aeraency, and the nipple shali not be leti in place longer chan the pe:iod oi the es,=_r- ger.c��. (g) Zfihere a�cater meter is set in the same boa �; the se�rer cleanout th< board may order the meter removed aad set above the rloor in acco-- dance ccith present approved �eihods, whenecer in its opinion there esists any d�ger of pollutin� the K•ater supply. (Code 19�6, § 25�.21) Sec. 94.18. Bac�'low precenters. Installation, maintenance and testing ofbackflow pre� sha11 be according to the State of b4inne;ota Plumbing Code. Annual testing of re- duced pressure zone backflow preventers is re- quired. lipon receipt of notice for annual testing from the �cater utility, property ocrners shall hace thirty (30) day; in which to have bac�low preventer testing accompli�hed by a licensed plumber with backtlow testing certification or by permanent noncontract staff �•ho possess backflow testing certification and are rea stered K the water utilitti. Test results shall be furnished to the utility. The utility's annual fee for administering the backflow prel•enter testing program shall be as folloK•�: 1�'umber of Devices Fee per Device First $20.00 De�ZCes 2-21 15.00 22 and ocer 10.00 Failure to complp with provisions of this section sha11 be cause to terminate water senzce afrzr proper norice. (Ord. ?�'o. 17935, § 1, 7-7-92; C.F. No. 94159Q § 1, 11-23-94; C.F. ?Co. 95-935, § 3, 8-30-95) Chapter 95. Water Code—General Provisions Sec. 95.01. �oIation by licensed plumber. In case of ��olation, by a licensed plumber, of any of the pro��isions of the Water Code (Chapters 85 through 9 i), the boazd of water commissioners may cancel the bond of such plumber and reiuse to grant a new licence for a period not to exceed one (1) year. (Code 1956, § 256.01) Sec. 95.02. Approcal of building plans. (a) It shall be required that plans or specifica- tions of all proposed buildings, structures or parts thereof, and alterations to existing buildings, struc- ture; or parts thereof showing proposed water installations or alterations, be submitted to and approved by the water utility insofar as water piping and appurtenances aze concerned, before approval and granting of building permit by 'the building official, and before the board of water commissioner's permit is issued. (b) The above clause shall not void, alter or amend other clauses in these chapters relating to permits required, (Code 1956, § 256.02) Sec. 95.03. Minnesota Plumbing Code to ap- ply. The provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code, latest revision, pertaining to water supply mate- rials, fixtures and distribution are hereby adopted by reference. The administrative authority re- ferred to in such provisions of the code shalI be the board ofwater commissioners. One (1) copy of said plumbing code shall be mazked as the official copy and filed for use and egamination by the public in the office of the city clerk, and the clerk shall fiarnish a copy of this ordinance and said code at cost to any person upon request. (Code 1956, § 256.03) Chapter 96. �i'ater Code—Connection of Air Conditioning Equipment to City Water Sec. 96.01. Scope. The following regulations shall be applicable to all water-cooled air conditioning equipment which is connected in any manner to the publio water supply system, but shall not apply to process cooling which is designed to be for siaty-five (65) Supp. 'Co. 31 J$2