Backflow Preventer Assembly Testing is not regulated at the state level by Vermont, so it is up to each water purveyor. Often the water purveyor is just the city or town government, there do not seem to be very many private water purveyors in the state. The Town of Williston and City of Burlington publish requirements on backflow testing but are not specific about what licenses are required. We have submitted or can submit our New England Region Backflow Tester Program to any entities required, and should be valid as a license to test backflow preventers throughout the state.
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
This course is the Vermont version of Kruger Training Academy's New England Region Backflow Tester Program and is done concurrently with other programs. The goal is to have 6 different programs meeting all 6 states' requirements, but have the curriculum integrated in such a way that the core materials are the same. We include an overview of the 6 requirements and a breakdown on the next steps to become registered with all entities required. Often testers are only seeking certification in one or two states in the region, but sometimes they are seeking certification for many or all of them. The New England Region Backflow Tester Program is not valid in New York or other states, only in New England, if seeking certification in other states or regions, check out our main page www.krugerstraining.academy and pick whatever states you are interested in.