Cross Connection Specialist Certification
Last updated 01/24/2025
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Fees
| License Fee |
Description |
Exemptions |
| $195.00 |
|
None
|
Description
The Department issues certification cards for Testers and Specialists on a 2-year certification cycle. Certifications expire on December 31st every two years based upon the first letter in the last name of the individual. Individuals with a last name beginning with A-K expire in even numbered years, and individuals with last names beginning with L-Z expire in odd numbered years.
A-K If we are in an EVEN year, the fee is $97.50, and it will expire 12/31 this year.
A-K If we are in an ODD year, the fee is $195.00, and it will expire 12/31 next year.
L-Z If we are in an EVEN year, the fee is $195.00, and it will expire 12/31 next year.
L-Z If we are in an ODD year, the fee is $97.50, and it will expire 12/31 this year.
Duration
Two years to a few months.
Renewal Information
Successful completion of an approved Cross Connection Specialist course (4 day) within 12 months of submitting a certification application.
Duplicate License Requirements
None
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
A copy of your high school diploma (a transcript is acceptable), GED, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD.
Proof of one year in the water industry. This could be one year as a Backflow Assembly Tester, a copy of your operator certification, or a letter from your employer.
Required Documentation
None
Examination Information
Successful completion of an approved Cross Connection Specialist course (4 day) within 12 months of submitting a certification application.
Continuing Education Requirements
Specialist must take a 1 day Cross Connection Specialist Refresher course every two years, or they must obtain 0.6 CEUs of backflow related meetings or trainings (not all meetings and trainings offer CEUs).
Bonding Requirements
None
Insurance Requirements
None
Other Information
Additional information can be found on the website: www.healthoregon.org/crossconnection
Statutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances
Other Detail Information
None
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