Backflow Training Services is the premier trainer for backflow assembly testing and backflow prevention in the state of Utah. Scheduled for each class is a certification exam meeting the requirements of the State of Utah and the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA).

The goal of our classes is to identify cross connections and to assess the appropriate assembly to be properly installed, tested and maintained. This information prepares students for the certification exam.

Become a Certified Backflow Inspector

Becoming a certified backflow inspector provides you with knowledge that can help you protect water systems from potential liability. It will also help you to protect the quality of a precious, non-replenishable commodity, our drinking water. This class will help identify ways to protect our drinking water from the source through the distribution system, and the consumer.

Tester Certification
Backflow Training Services is industry-driven and industry-sponsored. The curriculum is taught by qualified and licensed individuals with a lifetime of experience. The classes include up to date information with hands-on training to ensure you meet the requirements of becoming certified. The course consists of 32 hours of classroom and lab time.

• • Monday is spent studying backflow history and all the causes of backflow with applicable laws and ordinances.
  • Tuesday is spent learning nationally recognized test procedures and applying them in “real world” situations.
  • Wednesday is spent trouble shooting the valves that have simulated failures and memorizing these procedures.
  • Thursday is spent practicing for the written test and the hands-on test for the test on Friday.
  • Friday is when the national ABPA test is given. It is a multiple-choice test with 100 questions. If the student passes with at least 70%, they will go into the wet lab and demonstrate their skills at identifying backflow valves that have been set up with failures. Proctors will witness and evaluate the proper skills to test backflow preventers.

Upon successful completion of the written and practical tests, a certificate from the State of Utah and a nationally recognized ABPA will be issued. The certificate is good for three years, at which time the student will have to recertify to keep a current certification.

Tester Recertification
Backflow Training Services is industry-driven and industry-sponsored and as such you will receive excellent information to prepare you to take the ABPA written and practical recertification tests. Every three years inspectors must recertify, and the Backflow Training Services provides up to date information and hands-on instruction to assist you in passing the tests. This is a refresher course for Certified Testers. It consists of 16 hours of classroom and lab time.

• • Wednesday is spent reviewing the test procedures and new methods of testing. Time will be spent on trouble shooting the valves that have simulated failures and memorize these procedures.
  • Thursday is spent practicing for the written test and the hands-on test on Friday.
  • Friday is when the national ABPA test is given. There are 100 multiple choice questions. If the student passes with at least 70%, they will go into the wet lab and demonstrate their skills at identifying backflow valves that have been set up with failures. Proctors will witness and evaluate the proper skills to test backflow preventers.

Upon the successful completion of the written and practical tests, a certificate from the State of Utah and a nationally recognized testing organization will be issued and is good for three years in which time the student will have to recertify to keep current.

Questions?

If you’ve never taken a course like this before and you’re coming back for your first recertification, or traveling across the world to attend, please reach out at any time to backflowtrainingservice@gmail.com. We are happy to answer any questions you might have. We typically respond within 12-24 hours.

2025 Backflow Certification/Recertification Schedule 

Time: Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2824 S. Redwood Rd., West Valley City, Utah 84119