Virginia
Backflow Prevention Device Worker

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Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board of Contractors
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 367-8511
Licensing Board Page

Exam Administrator

PSI Licensure: Certification
3210 E. Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (800) 733-9267
Candidate Information Web Page

Exam Type

OPEN BOOK

Exam Content - Two Parts

Subject Areas - Part 1 Statutory & Regulatory Portion	# of Questions
Standards of Practice	3
Standards of Conduct	2
Renewal and Reinstatement	2
Definitions	1
Qualification for Licensure	1
Revocation of Licensure	1

Total Number of Test Questions:	10
Time Allowed (minutes):	30
Passing Score:	7

Subject Area - Part 2 Technical Portion	# of Questions
Testing / Troubleshooting	16
Assemblies / Devices	4
General Subject Knowledge	6
Maintenance and Repair	2
Laws and Rules	1
Safety	1

Total Number of Test Questions:	30
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Passing Score:	23

Books Allowed in the Exam

1.	International Plumbing Code, 2006, ICC.
2.	ASSE Series 5000: Professional Qualifications Standard for Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers, Repairers, and Surveyors, 1998, American Society of Sanitary Engineers.
3.	Backflow Prevention Theory and Practice, 2004, Center for Training, Research, and Education for Environmental Occupations, University of Florida, TREEO Center.
4.	Manual of Cross-Connection Control, 9th Edition, Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research, USC.
5.	Virginia Individual License and Certification Regulations, 18 VAC 50-30, Virginia Board of Contractors.
6.	Virginia Code, Professions and Occupations - Contractors, Title 54, Chapter 11
7.	New Home Warranty Statute, 55-70.1.

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