Who is qualified to test backflow prevention devices?
• Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) or equivalent certification as a Cross Connection Control/Backflow Prevention Specialist; and • A Current calibration certificate for the test equipment (traceable to N.I.S.T.) for one year; and • Must be one of the following: • Licensed master plumber with a City contractor licence; • Journeyman plumber, employed by a licensed plumbing contractor; • Apprentice plumber employed by a licensed plumbing contractor and under the direct supervision of a journeyman plumber or master plumber; • Professional engineer; • Certified engineering technologist under the direction of a professional engineer; • Fire system sprinkler fitter; • Industrial millwright; Do test reports need to be submitted on a specific form? Yes, test reports for back flow prevention devices must be submitted on a City of Toronto Backflow Prevention Device Test Form. Backflow forms and tag templates can be downloaded from our Website: www.toronto.ca/water/backflow. I have an old Te
