New Policy Addresses Enforcement Discretion Questions on HB24-1344

The Colorado State Plumbing Board convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in response to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's request that the State Plumbing Board use its statutory discretion and not issue disciplinary actions until HB24-1344 has been fully implemented through Board rulemaking. During this meeting, the Board agreed and issued a policy stating that certified cross-connection control technicians would not be subject to discipline for inspecting, testing, and repairing backflow prevention devices through April 1, 2025.

This direction maintains public health protections, supports water utility compliance with drinking water regulations, and does not disrupt the lives of people and businesses operating under the prior status quo.

This timing also allows the General Assembly the ability to hear from all stakeholders and reconsider this issue and its implications for public health during the 2025 session. We hope to reach an agreement that allows technicians to do the critical work they were doing prior to the passage of HB24-1344.

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