Rhode Island

Backflow Certification Classes

krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com - (917) 887 5613

Backflow Certification Classes

krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com - (917) 887 5613

Rhode Island Backflow Tester Certification Courses

32-Hour Backflow Initial Certification Class Schedule ($900)

Norton, MA - Monday 12/15/25 through Thursday 12/18/25 ( This class is full and has limited space. We can accommodate additional students but at 150% the listed price - register here - will have another class at this location in March 2026 )

8-Hour Backflow Renewal Class Schedule ($350)

Courses are unavailable currently

Do a Private Course or Host A Public Course

No course or exam scheduled in your area ? We have two additional programs available, links to more info below:

Private Course - We can come to your location and train only your staff, bring all props, handouts, equipment, etc., Minimum of 10 students

Host a Course - Similar to a private course, we come to your facility and train your staff, but also you allow other local technicians to attend. No minimums for these and you get 2 free students.

How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Rhode Island?

Backflow Preventer Assembly Testing is not regulated at the state level by Rhode Island, so it is up to each water purveyor. Providence Water, and pretty much all the smaller local water purveyors, accept the Rhode Island version of our New England Backflow Tester Program. Others might require an ABPA third party exam or a Massachusetts State license registration, but this is rare now and many just accept our diplomas as equivalent to whatever else is listed. Feel free to reach out at krugerstrainingacademy@gmail.com or with your local water purveyor to confirm acceptability.

A link to Providence Water's backflow tester requirements is downloadable here - where the USC Method that is the basis of our program is listed, we are longstanding members and partners with ABPA, and we often proctor their exams if applicable.

Why should I choose Kruger Training Academy for my backflow tester certification training ?

With all of the Kruger products and services, we strive to take a holistic approach and develop and equip backflow testers, both new and old. Check out our commitment to The Kruger Difference

Which Backflow Preventer Testing Procedures Should I Use ?

All of our courses utilize the University of Southern California, Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research ( USC-FCCHR ) 10th Edition testing procedures and diagnostics, using derivative materials and auxiliary tests if applicable by the local authorities.

On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos explaining the testing procedures:

Bookwork Style YouTube Videos:

The Complete Guide to Backflow Preventer Assembly Testing ( By the Book )

RP Testing Procedures with No. 2 Check PSID Reading ( By the Book )

Field Testing Demonstration YouTube Videos:

RP Testing Procedures – EXPLAINED

Double Check Valve - Multi Hose vs Single Hose

PVB Testing Procedures – EXPLAINED

Tips and Tricks and how to Study for Backflow Practical Exams

The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com