Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-26.4 - Backflow prevention assembly tester training
(1)
Tester training.
a. A person or organization that plans to
conduct or sponsor a backflow prevention assembly tester training course in
Iowa shall apply to the department for approval of the course at least 15 days
before the first time the course is held. The application shall include:
(1) Sponsoring organization name and Web site
URL (if any), contact person, mailing address, E-mail address and telephone
number.
(2) Course dates and times,
if a course has been scheduled.
(3)
Course location, including street address, if a course has been
scheduled.
(4) Course outline,
including the approximate time allotted to each training segment.
(5) A list of reference materials, texts and
audio-visual materials used in the course.
(6) A copy of the written examination for the
course and a written description of the elements and standards of proficiency
for the practical examination.
(7)
The name(s) and qualifications of the instructor(s).
(8) A list of the backflow prevention
assemblies available for classwork and the number of test stations available
for the students.
(9) The maximum
class size.
(10) A $200
nonrefundable fee. A $15 returned check fee will be charged for each check
returned for insufficient funds.
b. The department shall review the
application and respond to the applicant within 10 business days after the
department receives the application.
c. The person or organization responsible for
the course content shall submit to the department the information required in
paragraph 26.4(1)"a" within 30 calendar days of the fifth
anniversary of the initial approval by the department and within 30 calendar
days of the anniversary date of each fifth year thereafter.
d. The course sponsor shall notify the
department at least 15 days before an approved training course is started. The
notification shall include:
(1) Sponsoring
organization name and Web site URL (if any), contact person, mailing address,
E-mail address, and telephone number.
(2) Course dates and times.
(3) Course location, including street
address.
(4) A $50 nonrefundable
fee. A $15 returned check fee will be charged for each check returned for
insufficient funds.
e. A
training course shall be at least 32 instructional hours.
(1) The training course shall cover at least
the following subjects:
1. Backflow
definitions, causes and examples.
2. Description of backflow prevention
assemblies, their proper application and installation, and their operational
characteristics.
3. Description and
operational characteristics of test equipment.
4. Techniques for testing backflow prevention
assemblies.
5. Troubleshooting of
backflow prevention assemblies.
6.
Record keeping and the responsibilities of regulatory agencies and the
registered tester.
(2)
The course shall conclude with a written examination of at least 100 questions
and a practical examination of testing techniques on all types of testable
backflow prevention assemblies. The time for testing shall be in addition to
the required instructional hours. To have successfully completed the course,
the student must achieve a passing mark of at least 70 percent on the written
examination and demonstrate proficiency in testing and troubleshooting
procedures.
(3) Approved
third-party certification agency testing may be substituted for the course
test.
f. The lead course
instructor shall:
(1) Have successfully
completed an approved training course, document the successful completion of a
course that meets the requirements of an approved training course, or be
certified.
(2) Have at least three
years of experience in cross connection control.
g. Backflow prevention assembly testing
instruction laboratory.
(1) The testing
laboratory for a training course shall be equipped with examples of each of the
backflow prevention assemblies from at least three different manufacturers. If
fewer than three manufacturers make a type of backflow prevention assembly, at
least one example of that type of backflow prevention assembly shall be
provided. At least one double check valve assembly and one reduced pressure
principle assembly larger than two inches shall be provided.
(2) The testing laboratory shall provide at
least one test station per three students.
(2)
Continuing education
training.
a. A person or
organization that plans to conduct or sponsor a continuing education course for
registered testers in Iowa shall apply to the department for approval of the
course at least 15 days before the course is scheduled to begin. The
application shall include:
(1) Sponsoring
organization name and Web site URL (if any), contact person, mailing address,
E-mail address, and telephone number.
(2) Course date and time.
(3) Course location, including street
address.
(4) Course outline,
including the approximate time allotted to each training segment.
(5) A list of reference materials, texts and
audio-visual materials used in the course.
(6) A list of backflow prevention assemblies
that will be used for the course (if applicable).
(7) The name(s) and qualifications of the
instructor(s).
(8) A $50
nonrefundable fee. A $15 returned check fee will be charged for each check
returned for insufficient funds.
b. The department shall review the
application and respond to the applicant within ten business days after the
department receives the application.
c. A continuing education course shall be on
cross connection control theory and practice; backflow prevention devices and
methods; backflow prevention assembly installation, testing, troubleshooting
and repair; codes and rules affecting cross connection control; safety issues
related to installation and testing of backflow prevention assemblies; or
related subjects approved by the department.
(3)
Third-party certification
agencies.
a. An agency that wishes
to be a third-party certification agency in Iowa shall submit to the department
a request for approval in writing on agency letterhead, signed by an authorized
representative of the agency. The request shall include at least the following:
(1) Agency name and Web site URL (if any),
contact person, mailing address, E-mail address, and telephone
number.
(2) A description of the
written examination and whether it is open- or closed-book and information
about the arrangements for administration of the examination.
(3) A copy of the testing procedures that are
the basis for the practical examination.
(4) A description of the procedures for the
practical examination and the criteria for evaluating the performance on the
practical examination.
(5) Proctor
qualifications and training.
(6)
Procedures and criteria for renewing the certification. The renewal of
certification shall be done at least every five years and shall include
knowledge and skills testing.
(7) A
history of the development and implementation of the program, as
applicable.
(8) A list of other
jurisdictions where the certification is allowed and regulatory contacts in
those jurisdictions.
(9) A
nonrefundable fee of $200. A $ 15 returned check fee will be charged for each
check returned for insufficient funds.
b. A third-party certification agency shall
not certify an individual who was trained by the agency. An individual proctor
shall not certify individuals who have taken a course at which the proctor was
an instructor.
c. A third-party
certification agency shall submit to the department the information required in
paragraph 26.4(3)"a" within 30 calendar days before the fifth
anniversary of the initial approval by the department and on or within 30
calendar days before the anniversary date of every fifth year
thereafter.
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