Who may test
Who may test is set by the water supplier or local program, not by Backflow Record. For background on training and tester requirements, see tester certification.
What a report means
A report in Backflow Record is a place to save the details you enter about a backflow test record. It is not a water supplier form and it is not a test result. You can also review what a report records.
Readings the manual treats as short
The EPA 2003 manual reviewed here does not set a nationwide rule for short readings, and local municipal, county, and state requirements may amend or replace its guidance. If you want a procedure overview, see RPZ testing procedure.
How often
The interval is set by the water supplier or local program. The EPA 2003 manual reviewed here does not set one nationwide interval, so check the rule that applies to your area. For a summary page, visit how often to test backflow.
A report in Backflow Record is a record you fill in. It is not a substitute for a licensed tester or for the form your water supplier requires. It does not report an inspection result, and it does not mean a plumbing rule was met.