1. (1) Only persons holding a valid cross-connection control program administrator certificate from the director are authorized to perform cross-connection control program administrator functions within the scope of Section R309-105-12.
2. (2) A person holding a valid cross-connection control program administrator certificate has authority and responsibility to perform program administrator functions within the scope of Section R309-105-12 and the public water system's programs.

3. (3) A cross-connection control program administrator certificate does not authorize a person to perform the following functions relating to backflow prevention assemblies:

   1. (a) test, maintain, or repair the backflow prevention assembly to legally document the operational status of the assembly; or
   2. (b) perform a test for record demonstrating compliance of the backflow prevention assembly with required standards.

4. (4) To obtain a cross-connection control program administrator certificate, a person shall demonstrate that the applicant has:

   1. (a) submit a complete application;
   2. (b) complete a certification course approved by the director;
   3. (c) pass an examination approved by the division; and
   4. (d) pay the required fee.

5. (5) A cross-connection control program administrator certificate issued by the director is valid for the period established by the director. To maintain certification, the certificate holder must submit a complete renewal application in accordance with the established renewal timeframe.

   1. (a) A person who has been issued a program administrator certificate may renew the certificate by filing an application with the division demonstrating that the applicant has:

      1. (i) completed a minimum of 0.6 Continuing Education Units per year in the field of cross-connection control and approved by the division; and
      2. (ii) paid the required fee.
   2. (b) A person who has filed a timely renewal application, and has paid the applicable fee, may continue to perform the functions of a cross-connection control program administrator until the time the director takes action on the renewal application.
   3. (c) A person whose cross-connection control program administrator certificate has lapsed may no longer perform the functions of a program administrator, without approval by the director.
6. (6) There is no limit to the number of times a person who previously received a program administrator certificate may apply for renewal of that certificate, except that if a person's certificate has lapsed for a period of more than one year, the person shall complete an approved training course and examination, unless otherwise determined by the director.

KEY: drinking water, cross-connection control, backflow prevention assembly tester

Date of Last Change: November 19, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104(4)(a); 63G-3