1. (1) Training programs, accredited agencies, and test proctors shall have adequate expertise and qualifications, as determined by the director, in relation to:

   1. (a) Title 15A, Chapter 3, Part 3, Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing Code; and
   2. (b) field test procedures and other standards adopted by the Board.

2. (2) To qualify as a certified backflow prevention assembly tester, the applicant shall pass all written examinations and successfully demonstrate competence and ability in a performance examination administered by an accredited agency, as compared to all applicable standards, for:

   1. (a) a pressure vacuum breaker assembly;
   2. (b) a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly;
   3. (c) a double check valve assembly; and
   4. (d) a reduced pressure principal backflow prevention assembly.

3. (3) Any person may apply to the director for approval to provide training under this rule.

   1. (a) The director's approval of a person to provide training under this rule shall be effective until terminated by the director.
   2. (b) The director may consult with the cross-connection control advisory committee regarding any application for approval to provide training.
   3. (c) The director may take into account the efficacy of the existing training programs and the need and desirability for having multiple persons providing training under this rule.

4. (4) Any organization may apply to the director for approval as an accredited agency for certification testing.

   1. (a) The director's acceptance of an organization to serve as an accredited agency shall be effective until terminated by the director.
   2. (b) The director may take into account the efficacy of the existing testing program and the need and desirability for having multiple accredited agencies providing testing under this rule.
   3. (c) In evaluating an application for approval as an accredited agency, the director shall consult with the cross-connection control advisory committee.
   4. (d) The director may solicit public comments on an application for approval as an accredited agency.
5. (5) A proctor for backflow prevention assembly tester certification shall maintain a current proctor certificate issued by the affiliated accredited agency.
6. (6) To avoid potential conflicts of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest, a person providing training to an applicant under this rule may not also serve as a proctor for backflow prevention assembly tester certification for the same applicant.

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