Florida Backflow Tester Certification Courses
32-Hour Backflow Class Schedule ($500)
Panama City, FL - Monday 04/28/25 through Thursday 05/01/25
Orlando, FL - Monday 07/07/25 through Thursday 07/10/25
Sarasota, FL - Friday 07/11/25 through Monday 07/14/25
Renewal Courses Unavailable - We have only been doing courses in Florida for about a year and we have blind exams utilizing USC 10th testing procedures and everyone taking our renewal course failed the exams, we don't currently offer renewal courses until our technicians from before require renewal. If you need a renewal only, I would check with whatever school you took the original course with, or if unavailable, you would need the full 32-hour course.
Do a Private Course or Host A Public Course
No course or exam scheduled in your area ? We have two additional programs available:
Private Course - We can come to your location and train only your staff, bring all props, handouts, equipment, etc., Minimum of 10 students
Host a Course - Similar to a private course, we come to your facility and train your staff, but also you allow other local technicians to attend. No minimums for these and you get 2 free students.
How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Florida?
In Florida, there is no state level agency that regulates backflow assembly testing, so it is up to the discretion of the water districts and local water purveyors for who can test on their systems.
We have submitted and received approvals from a number of entities for our single party program. Most water purveyors in the state have lists of acceptable certifying authorities, or have arrangements with management companies like Backflow Solutions, Inc., HydroCorp, or similar companies who have a list of acceptable certifying authorities. Pretty much every county or third party management company that we have sent our credentials to has accepted our program. This process is ongoing, and generally students take our course, submit their certificates, and some jurisdictions require our full course submission, some just add us to their list since we have state approved programs in good standing in so many other areas.
If you specifically see something about an FS-AWWA accreditation, the jurisdiction may not accept the certificates. Could be that they would accept our application as a separate certifying agency. In areas of NE Florida, we have run into some water purveyors that require a specific FS-AWWA accreditation, that we did apply for and were told the accreditation is unavailable to the public and they only accredit one University's program.
If you are interested in our course but unsure if it meets the local requirements, send us an email at krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com and we can take a look at it for you.
Do you need a Plumbing License to Test Backflow Preventers in Florida?
We have seen online and received phone calls to confirm whether you need a Plumbing License ( or Fire Sprinkler License for Fire Systems ) to test backflow preventers, but we do not believe this is a hard requirement anywhere. If you look at the google search you made that says this, lately it has shown an AI generated breakdown that clearly outlines that all backflow tests must be done by a licensed plumber in Florida. If you click the source material on it, it is a plumbing company's website and no regulators we have been in contact with require this. Some jurisdictions require the applicable trade licenses for install, and sometimes repair, but typically the annual tests are separate. Send us an email at krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com with a request for more info in your local area and we can take a look at it and get back to you.
Which Backflow Testing Procedures Should I Use ?
We have found the USC 10th Edition testing procedures to be the most efficient, often with additional procedures required on the RP for some water purveyors. On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos explaining the testing procedures and how to prepare for practical exams:
Testing the Reduced Pressure Principle ( RP ) - By the Book
Testing the Double Check Valve Assembly ( DCV ) - By the Book
Testing the Pressure Vacuum Breaker ( PVB ) Assembly - By the Book
Tips and Tricks for taking Backflow Practical Exams
The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com