1. (1) Only persons holding a valid backflow prevention assembly tester certificate from the director are authorized to perform backflow prevention assembly testing.

2. (2) To obtain a backflow prevention assembly tester certificate, a person shall:

   1. (a) submit a complete application;
   2. (b) complete a certification course approved by the director;
   3. (c) pass written and performance examinations provided by the division or an accredited agency, as described in Subsection R309-305-8(2), and has met all other applicable requirements; and
   4. (d) pay the required fee.
3. (3) A backflow prevention assembly tester certificate issued by the director is valid for the period of three years from the date of issuance, whereupon the certificate lapses. A person whose backflow prevention assembly tester certificate has lapsed may no longer perform the functions of a backflow prevention assembly tester, including testing, or maintaining a backflow prevention assembly to legally document the operational status of the assembly.

4. (4) A person who has been issued a backflow prevention assembly tester certificate may recertify by demonstrating that:

   1. (a) the person has submitted a complete application;
   2. (b) the person has passed written and performance examinations provided by the division or an accredited agency and has met all other applicable requirements; and
   3. (c) the person has paid the required fee.
5. (5) A certification shall be valid for three years from the date of issuance, or until the expiration date set by the accredited agency, whichever comes first.
6. (6) There is no limit to the number of times a person who previously received a backflow prevention assembly tester certificate may apply for recertification.
7. (7) A person with a valid backflow prevention assembly tester certificate may not change the design, material, or operational characteristics of the assembly during any repair or maintenance.

8. (8) A person with a valid backflow prevention assembly tester certificate shall:

   1. (a) ensure that only acceptable and approved procedures are used for testing;
   2. (b) notify the division, local health department, and the appropriate public water system of any backflow incident as soon as possible, but in no event longer than eight hours after discovery;
   3. (c) notify the appropriate public water system of any defective or failing backflow prevention assembly within five days after discovery;
   4. (d) report backflow prevention assembly test results to the owner of assembly, appropriate public water system within 30 days, and keep a copy for record;
   5. (e) include, on the test report form, any materials or replacement parts used to repair or to perform maintenance on a backflow prevention assembly;
   6. (f) ensure that the quality of a replacement part is equal to or greater than the quality of the part originally supplied within the backflow prevention assembly and is supplied only by the assembly manufacturer or the manufacturer's agent;
   7. (g) perform each test and be responsible for the competency and accuracy of testing and reporting;

   8. (h) ensure that backflow prevention assembly tester certification is current;

      1. (i) have reasonable access to, and be trained and competent in the use of every tool, gauge, and other device necessary to properly test a backflow prevention assembly; and
   9. (j) be responsible for any additional training, certification, or licensure as may be required to perform the functions of a backflow tester certification.

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