The resolution urges the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council and the Louisiana Department of Health to evaluate the current inspection and testing requirements for backflow prevention devices, barometric loops, and air gaps as outlined in the International Plumbing Code and the Sanitary Code. It highlights that the annual inspection frequency may be excessive for many residential and low-hazard applications, leading to unnecessary financial burdens without significant public health benefits. The resolution points out that modern backflow prevention assemblies are designed to be durable and that the risk associated with low-hazard residential connections is considerably lower than that of commercial or industrial connections.

The resolution proposes that alternative inspection schedules, such as every two, five, or ten years, or upon property transfer, could still ensure public safety while reducing compliance costs for homeowners and property owners. It calls for the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council and the Louisiana Department of Health to consider input from various stakeholders, including homeowners and plumbing professionals, during their study. If deemed appropriate, they are encouraged to amend the relevant codes to implement these changes.