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Our Backflow 911 instructors teach students current backflow regulations specific to state requirements, 10th edition USC and ASSE testing procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and backflow assembly repair. Receive your ASSE National, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana or Michigan State backflow tester certification by successfully completing the required course. Continuing educational hours are may be available for Water and Waste Water Certified Operators, and Plumbers.
Backflow Training Course Information
- Indiana - Kentucky State Backflow Tester Certification Course 40 Hours Course Layout
- Ohio State Backflow Tester Certification Course 24 Hours Course Layout
Ohio Backflow Useful Links
To become a backflow tester in Ohio. A person must have 5 years related experience and gain approval from the State of Ohio DOC Backflow Advisory Board.
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).
- 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
Contact for Ohio Department of Commerce
Division of Industrial Compliance, Licensing
6606 Tussing Rd.
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
614-644-5676
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.
Ohio Backflow Tester Certification Requirements
Must Be Approved by the State of Ohio Backflow Board To Attend Ohio Backflow Certification Course
The State 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.
Ohio Backflow Tester State Exam Location: Ohio Department of Commerce 6606 Tussing Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9009
The doors will open at 9:30 am with the test beginning at 10 am and ending at 12 noon.
Backflow 911 School is approved by the Ohio Department of Commerce as a Ohio backflow training school.
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CALL Backflow 911 TO REQUEST ANY BELOW TRAINING COURSES
- 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)