Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Pre-requisite: Five years of industry-related experience
Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer and Cross-Connection Control Surveyor Certifications: Hold current Tester Certification
The IAPMO training program provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to become an ASSE certified backflow preventer tester, repairer, or cross-connection control surveyor.
When completing the application for the tester courses, IAPMO must receive a photocopy of any current certification for re-certification purposes or provide a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry prior to becoming certified as a backflow preventer tester.
Applications must be received by IAPMO two (2) weeks prior to a course start date. This insures that training and certification materials will be available from ASSE for that course.
The certification examination consists of a written examination and a practical examination. The exam for an initial tester certification consists of 100 questions. The initial certification candidate must successfully demonstrate the field test procedure for a reduced pressure principle assembly, a double check valve assembly, a pressure vacuum breaker assembly, and a spill resistant vacuum breaker assembly without notes or assistance.
The re-certification examination consists of a written examination and a practical examination. The written exam for recertification consists of 25 questions. The recertification candidate must successfully demonstrate the field test procedure for a reduced pressure principle assembly, a double check valve assembly, a spill resistant vacuum breaker assembly, and a pressure vacuum breaker assembly, without notes or assistance.
All candidates will know of successful field test exam results at the time of the test. All written examinations are submitted to ASSE for grading, and certification credentials are provided within two to three weeks after the exam. These certification credentials will be mailed from IAPMO. If a certification candidate is not successful, a written notice will be provided from ASSE.
Other class locations available:
IAPMO can provide training at your location. If your company or organization has a group that needs any of our Backflow Training and or certifications, please contact IAPMO and we can schedule your own backflow prevention class.
Backflow Prevention Institute's Expanded Certification Class Offerings
The Backflow Prevention Institute offers an expanded program of certification classes in backflow prevention installation, assembly repair, and cross-connection surveying. Several new four- and eight hour training classes for building, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors will also be offered, along with online seminars.
These programs, which are being developed, are in addition to the ASSE cross-connection training IAPMO BPI has been conducting for a number of years. BPI is bridging the gap between the different stakeholders who make up the cross-connection industry by offering certification and training to individuals in the inspection, irrigation, water, and wastewater industries. As an industry leader in cross-connection training, BPI is continuously expanding its programs to new areas across the United States.
IAPMO BPI is looking for volunteers for its new certification committees who will work to develop strong and balanced training requirements, guidelines, and both written and practical examinations for these new certifications.
For more information, please contact Vice President of Industry Programs and BPI Operations Sean Cleary at (909) 996-5336 or by e-mail at sean.cleary@iapmo.org.
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