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Commercial Backflow Preventer Registered Tester Application

Backflow Preventer Tester Requirements

To become a registered tester (a “Tester”) of Backflow Preventers (“BFPs”) with the City of Medicine Hat (the “City”), you must comply with the following requirements:

  • Hold a valid Cross-Connection Control (“CCC”) Specialist Certificate, issued by Western Canada Section of American Water Works Association (“AWWA”). The Certificate is valid for five (5) years. Successful re-certification is required not less frequently than once every five (5) years.
  • Maintain “Active Tester” status with AWWA.
  • Licensed to work on potable water systems (i.e., a journeyman plumber, a fire-system sprinkler fitter, etc.) in accordance with all applicable law and standards. Environmental Utilities (EU) may grant an exception, or denial, of this application following a detailed review of applicant experience and qualifications.
  • Your test kit(s) must be:
    • registered with EU;
    • verified and/or calibrated at least once each year, with all verification and/or calibration certificates submitted to EU through your SwiftComply account:
      • each certificate must include the test kit serial number
      • all equipment used in verification and/or calibration must comply with all applicable law and standards and be traceable to a national standard.
  • Maintain active general contractual liability insurance coverage during the registration period in the amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence with the City of Medicine Hat named as an additional insured.
  • Complete the attached Tester Registration Application form below and provide copies of all required documentation to EU in support thereof and as requested.
  • Submit updated/renewed documentation (i.e. business license, liability insurance, AWWA CCC specialist certificate, etc.) through your SwiftComply account as required to maintain an active, valid certification status.

Additional Information:

  • Registration with the City as a Tester is free of charge and remains valid if all certifications are valid.
  • Only BFP tests conducted by Testers that meet the above Registration requirements shall be accepted.
  • There will be an administrative charge of $3.00 CAD per BFP test submitted in SwiftComply. This charge will only be applicable to passing tests. Failed tests are not charged.
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