Ohio Backflow Tester Certification Courses
How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Ohio?
Per Ohio Admin Code Rule 1301:3-7-02 in order to test backflow preventers, you have to pass an exam given by the Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Commerce, and you have to take a 24-hour course with an approved training agency and have at least five years experience in either the plumbing or water operating industries ( other relevant experience may count at their discretion )
So you take a course and then sit for an exam with the state, the application to the state is downloadable here - and their full backflow prevention tester manual is downloadable here
Does KTA offer backflow courses in Ohio?
Currently, no, but we have been hoping to set something up at some point in the future.
Which Backflow 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