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At Winstel Controls / Backflow 911, our expert instructors provide comprehensive training in state-specific regulations, 10th edition USC and ASSE testing procedures, troubleshooting, and assembly repair. By successfully completing our required coursework, you can earn your ASSE National certification or state-specific tester credentials for Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, or Michigan (ASSE). Additionally, continuing education hours may be available for Water and Wastewater Certified Operators as well as licensed plumbers looking to maintain their professional standing.
Ohio Backflow Useful links
Ohio Backflow Tester Certification Requirements
To become a backflow tester in Ohio. A person must have 5 years related experience and gain approval from the State of Ohio Department of Commerce Backflow Advisory Board.
Practical exam
The student practical exam is administrated by Winstel Controls / Backflow 911 at the end of the training course Passing students will be provided with a backflow tester proficiency form that must be provided to the Ohio Department of Commerce prior to sitting for the state backflow written exam.
The Ohio State Written Test
The Ohio-written state test will be given by the Ohio Department of Commerce on the 3rd Monday of the month with the exception of holidays falling on Monday. When this occurs, the exam will be given on the following day. The doors will open at 9:30 am with the test beginning at 10 am and ending at 12 noon.
Location: Ohio Department of Commerce
6606 Tussing Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9009
Ohio Ohio Department of Commerce Portal
If you are not already aware, the Ohio Division has launched a new Customer Portal for Backflow testers.
With this launch:
- Certificates and other important documents will now be accessible exclusively through the Portal.
- All applications must be submitted through the new Portal moving forward.
- Email notifications will alert you when an action is required (e.g., a document is available for download, a fee is ready to be paid, etc.).
To access the new Portal, you must have:
An OHID account, and an IC Customer Portal account (which uses your OHID login credentials).
Contact for Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industrial Compliance, Licensing
6606 Tussing Rd. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Phone: 614-644-5676 Email: BCCTrade@com.ohio.gov
Ohio Backflow Links
- Ohio Backflow Tester Portal Guide
- Ohio OHID Portal Login Page
- Ohio Backflow Tester Application
- Ohio Certified Backflow Inspector Look Up Search
- Ohio DOC Cross Connection Control and Backflow Manual
- Rule 1301:3-7-02 | Ohio Requirement Qualification for Backflow Technician
- Rule 1301:3-7-05 | Renewal of a Certificate as a Backflow Technician (Every 3 Years)
- Rule 1301:3-7-02 | Classes of backflow technician certificates; Application for initial certification as a backflow technician
- Rule 1301:3-7-03 | Backflow technician examination
- Rule 1301:3-7-04 | Fees for backflow application and examination
- Rule 1301:3-7-05 | Renewal of a Certificate as a Backflow Technician
Kentucky Backflow Useful Links
KAMC Kentucky Backflow testers must recertify every 3 years.
Indiana Backflow Useful Links
Every 2 years the state contacts active backflow testers asking if you want to remain an active backflow tester in Indiana. To remain an "Active" backflow tester in Indiana, you must return the letter your received to the State indicating your status to remain on the "Active Backflow Tester List"
- Indiana Backflow Inspector Renewal Form [ PDF ]
- Indiana Backflow Device Test Form [ PDF ] [ DOC ]
- Indiana Cross Connection Control Manual
- Search Indiana Backflow Backflow Tester Certification
- Indiana Active Backflow Tester List IDEM
Michigan Backflow Useful Links
The State of Michigan requires ASSE tester certification and must be a licensed plumber in Michigan to test backflow assemblies.
ASSE requires recertification every 3 years.
Backflow Courses Offered
- ASSE /Michigain Backflow Tester Certification Course (40 hour)
- ASSE Michigain Tester Recertification Training (8 hour)
- Indiana Backflow Tester Certification Course (40 hour)
- Kentucky / Indiana Backflow Tester Certification Course (40 hour)
- Kentucky / indiana Backflow Tester Refresher Training Course (8 hour)
- Ohio Backflow Tester Certification Course (32 hour)
- Ohio Tester Recertification Training (8 hour)
- Repair Backflow Assemblies Course (6 hours)
- Utility Cross Connection Control Specialist Training (6 hours)
STUDENT NEW GAUGE DISCOUNTS
Students enrolled in our course qualify for exclusive student-only pricing on high-performance testing equipment, including the brand-new Mid-West Instrument 845-5 or the Arbiter Mako Digital 5-Valve Backflow Test Kit.
Call 878-222-5356 for new backflow gauge student discount