Louisiana Backflow Tester Certification Courses
40-Hour Backflow Class Schedule ($1,000)
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How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Louisiana?
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing is regulated by two entities in Louisiana:
The Louisiana State Department of Health and Hospitals maintains a list of certified testers for the state, our single party exam as part of a 40-hour course did receive an approval through the DHH some time ago. The list of testers is posted online here - The full rules and regs are outlined in the Louisiana Admin Code 51: XII.344.B - a general tester is not licensed to repair or install preventers per the 51:12
The State Board of Plumbing of Louisiana (SBPLA) has a designation called the Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS), where this license certifies a Louisiana Master Plumber or Irrigator to test backflow preventers as well as install and repair them. More info on the WSPS program is listed on their website - www.spbla.com/cpe/wsps-certification
Which Backflow Preventer Testing Procedures Should I Use?
We have found the USC-10th Edition testing procedures to be the most efficient. On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos where we test the four types of preventers using these procedures:
The Complete Guide to Testing Backflow Preventers - By the Book
Tips and Tricks for taking Backflow Practical Exams
The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com