House Bill 25-1077 Introduced

A Bill for an Act

• Page 1, Line 101Concerning requirements for individuals who work on

• Page 1, Line 102backflow prevention devices, and, in connection

• Page 1, Line 103therewith, removing the licensure requirement for

• Page 1, Line 104individuals who inspect, test, or repair the devices.

Bill Summary

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov/.)

Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee. Backflow is the reverse flow of water, fluid, or gas caused by back pressure or back siphonage. Under current law, individuals who are engaged in the business of installing, removing, inspecting, testing, or repairing backflow prevention devices are subject to the licensure requirements for plumbers, except when the individuals are installing or testing a stand-alone fire suppression sprinkler system.

The bill exempts individuals engaged in the business of inspecting, testing, or repairing backflow prevention devices from licensure requirements but retains the licensure requirements for individuals engaged in the installation or removal of the devices.

• Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

• Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-155-118, amend (4) as follows:

• Page 2, Line 312-155-118.  Exemptions. (4)  Persons Individuals who are

• Page 2, Line 4engaged in the business of installing, removing, inspecting, testing, and

• Page 2, Line 5or repairing backflow prevention devices are not exempt from licensure

• Page 2, Line 6under this article 155. except when the persons are installing or testing a

• Page 2, Line 7stand-alone fire suppression sprinkler system Individuals who engage

• Page 2, Line 8in the installation or removal of backflow prevention devices are not exempt from licensure under this article 155.

• Page 2, Line 9SECTION 2.  Safety clause. The general assembly finds,

• Page 2, Line 10determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate

• Page 2, Line 11preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for

• Page 2, Line 12the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.