Backflow Device Certification

Initial and renewal backflow tester certification courses are also approved for renewal credits for certified water operators.

Backflow device certification. Backflow device certification modern plumbing backflow specializes in the installation removal repair and certification of backflow prevention devices. A person who repairs or tests the installation or operation of backflow prevention assemblies must hold a license issued by the tceq. Backflow preventers are mechanical plumbing devices and assemblies installed in plumbing systems to prevent water from flowing backward in the system. Dec 7 8 2020 advanced testing and diagnostic procedures is an advanced backflow renewal certification course focused on troubleshooting and recommended for experienced testers.

Ca nv section awwa bf tester certification examination will be offered saturdays at. The california nevada section of the american water works association offers a backflow prevention assembly tester certification. These courses include backflow prevention assembly tester repairer and cross connection control surveyor program administratorspecialist and fire sprinkler system backflow tester. Backflow prevention assembly tester courses instructed by.

Our raleigh backflow device testers work on all types and sizes of valves. We are a certified and approved tester for all of north carolina. 1 completed application all requested information 2 exam payment 285 members 305 non members. Mitch prather upon completion of training students will have acquired the certificate contact hours necessary to apply for the backflow prevention assembly testers certification examination.

Individuals who desire to become a certified backflow prevention device tester by the bluegrass cross connection prevention association bgccpa are required to successfully complete an approved forty 40 hour certification class of classroom and practical training. The iapmo backflow prevention institute provides professional training and certification in backflow prevention and cross connection control. Click here to view a list of our certified backflow instructors. The backflow program with prwa provides backflow tester and assembly repair training certification and management level training for beginning and maintaining a backflow program in your water utility as required by the pa dep public water supply manual.

A properly tested and maintained backflow preventer can reliably prevent water of an unknown quality from contaminating a communitys water system. The certification process and monitoring of testers is performed by the cross connection and water pollution control program.