ASSE 5130
Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer
Repairs and rebuilds the assemblies that fail testing. Pairs naturally with 5110: the tester who can also repair keeps the whole job.
- Cert period
- 3 years
- Recert class
- 8 hrs
- Recert written
- 50 q
- Recert practical
- Yes
Entry requirements
ASSE publishes detailed entry criteria for the 5110 tester credential; for 5130, confirm current entry requirements directly with an ASSE Accredited School.
The three-year clock
Recertification runs every three years through an ASSE Accredited School: a minimum 8-hour class, a 50-question written exam and a hands-on practical. Recertification can be completed up to six months early without losing any certification time, so the professional move is booking early in a slow season rather than gambling a busy one against an expiry date.
Common questions
How often does ASSE 5130 certification renew?
Every three years. Recertification requires a minimum 8-hour class and a 50-question written exam plus a hands-on practical exam, delivered through an ASSE Accredited School. Recertification can be completed up to six months early without losing any certification time.
What does it take to earn ASSE 5130?
ASSE's public page lists detailed entry requirements for the 5110 tester certification; for 5130, confirm current entry requirements with an ASSE Accredited School before enrolling.
Who accepts ASSE 5130?
Acceptance varies by jurisdiction: some water authorities and states require ASSE certification, others recognize additional programs. Confirm with your water authority or state cross-connection control program before enrolling.
The rest of the ladder
| 5110 | Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester |
| 5120 | Cross-Connection Control Surveyor |
| 5140 | Fire Sprinkler Cross-Connection Control Tester |
| 5150 | Backflow Prevention Program Administrator |
The instrument this trade runs on
Mid-West 845-5 5-Valve Test Kit
Arbiter Mako MK5 Digital 5-Valve Kit
Acugauge TK Plus 3-Valve Kit
BAC-FLO-5 Test KitConfirm what your jurisdiction's test procedures require before choosing a kit.The kit guide.
The three-year clock sheet
One printable page: every 5000-series requirement, the recert timeline counted back from your expiry date, and the kit checklist. Free.
No spam. One useful sheet and occasional certification notes.