Each water corporation shall have a program to test each valve and blow-off and implement such program so that each valve and blow-off is tested at least once every five years. Upon staff's request, the details of the program will be submitted for its review and approval. Implementation of this program will begin no later than two years after the effective date of these standards. The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to service line valves.

Each water corporation which provides public fire protection shall have a program to inspect and test each hydrant a minimum of once every three years with a minimum of one-third of the hydrants being inspected and tested annually. The method of inspecting and testing each hydrant will conform to the American Water Works Association Manual M-17, third edition, printed in 1989 and entitled Installation, Field Testing and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, as described in section 10.3 of this Title. The implementation of this program will begin no later than two years after the effective date of these standards.