Becoming a certified backflow tester in Indiana
To be registered under Indiana rule 327 IAC 8-10-11, an applicant must attend 40 hours of education and pass a written and oral examination given by an IDEM-approved training provider.
Getting certified in Indiana
IDEM's Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Manual says Indiana does not recognize backflow testing licenses from other states; testers must take one of the approved 40-hour courses and pass the written and oral exams.
According to IDEM's manual, the Indiana backflow tester license does not expire; testers can verify their license or registration number on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency website, where the listed expiration date only marks when IDEM next sends its Active list questionnaire.
Who may test in Indiana
Under Indiana rule 327 IAC 8-10-9, every cross connection control device inspector (backflow tester) must be registered with the IDEM commissioner, must test and calibrate test equipment every year, and must tag each device after testing.
Approved training courses
IDEM's Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Manual (2016 edition) names four organizations approved to certify backflow device inspectors. To become an Indiana licensed tester, attend one of their 40-hour courses and pass the written and oral exams.
Indiana does not accept other states' backflow licenses. The Indiana license does not expire, but testing equipment must be tested and calibrated every year.
| Provider | City | Course | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Backflow Prevention Association | Not printed | 40-hour approved course with written and oral exams | Not printed | in.gov |
| Indiana School of Backflow and Cross Connection | Not printed | 40-hour approved course with written and oral exams | Not printed | in.gov |
| Indiana State Pipe Trades Association | Not printed | 40-hour approved course with written and oral exams | Not printed | in.gov |
| Test Gauge and Backflow Supply | Not printed | 40-hour approved course with written and oral exams | Not printed | in.gov |
Source: IDEM Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Manual
Common questions
Who certifies backflow testers in Indiana?
IDEM registers backflow testers (cross connection control device inspectors) after 40 hours of training and a written and oral exam from an approved provider.