New York Backflow Tester Certification Courses
32-Hour Backflow Class Schedule ($900)
Manhattan, NY - Monday 07/28/25 through Thursday 07/31/25 ( this class is full, but we can accommodate a few more students at 150% the price - register here )
8-hour Backflow Renewal Class Schedule ($350)
Manhattan, NY - Friday 08/01/25 ( this class is full, but we can accommodate a few more students at 150% the price - register here )
New Jersey Certification
We proctor the New Jersey exams at our New York courses, but there are two exams, this is done at no extra charge just ask the instructor.
Do a Private Course or Host A Public Course
No course scheduled in your area ? We have two additional programs available, links to more info below:
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 Backflow Tester in New York?
This license is managed by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Once you complete our course, your info is submitted to NYSDOH and then you are added to their database for licensed backflow testers. Each jurisdiction in the state query the NYSDOH database to confirm if a backflow assembly tester is licensed. Once complete, you are published on their list of approved testers.
Per Rules of the City of New York Title 15 Chapter 20 Section 4E - note 4 - Testing of Backflow Preventers must be performed by a NYSDOH certified tester who is employed by a NYC Licensed Master Plumber - and note 5 - Any submitted annual test report must include the seal of a NYC Licensed Master Plumber. So, in the 5 boroughs, a NYC Licensed Master Plumber must certify the test report, and a NYSDOH certified backflow tester must perform the test.
We hold an approval through New York State Department of Health ( NYSDOH ) for both the 32-hour Initial and 8-hour Renewal Backflow Prevention Tester Courses. Our approval is listed on their website at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/cross/courses.htm
The 32-hour course also counts for 20 contact hours or 2.0 CEUs for New York State Water Operator Renewal Credits.
The course is also used pretty frequently for the Irrigation license requirement on Long Island and other areas, you just have to hold a NYSDOH certification and they can use our certificate for that.
Which Backflow Prevention 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:
Beware of Improper Installations
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