ABPA
TESTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Excerpts
from the Frequently Asked Questions
at the ABPA National Site
The
ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification program
is for individuals meeting all of the requirements of the
rules governing the program. In many jurisdictions where
there are no local certification programs, the ABPA Tester
Certificate may be recognized. Certification means that
you have met minimum performance requirements as a backflow
prevention assembly tester.
To
attain ABPA tester certification, you must have:
Training
in the theory, design and field testing of backflow prevention
assemblies; and/or
At
least two years of experience in testing backflow prevention
assemblies within a recognized certification program.
The
application fee is $60.00, and the certificate is valid for
three years. There is a two part test. First,
a closed book written exam must be successfully completed.
Second, an individual hands-on performance exam on the RP,
DC, PVB and SVB must be successfully completed.
For
more information, check the ABPA
web site or contact the Program Administrator, Ernest
Havlina, PO Box 91082, Los Angeles, CA 90009.
Phone & fax: (323) 776-2764. |
