(1) Only a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber, Master Plumber/Gasfitter, Journeyman Plumber or Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter shall be eligible for licensing as a WSSC Backflow Technician.

(2) All Backflow Technician applicants shall successfully complete a State of Maryland approved 32-hour cross-connection/backflow prevention training program, or successively complete a 32-hour cross-connection/backflow prevention training program from another jurisdiction or state that is acceptable to WSSC.

(3) Only individuals licensed with WSSC as a Backflow Technician shall be authorized to repair, rebuild, or test backflow assemblies, and to provide certification of any of these activities.

(4) A Backflow Technician license shall be valid for a period of three years. Individuals shall be required to complete a state-approved eight-hour recertification program in order to keep their certification.

(5) Individuals who seek recertification following a licensing lapse of six months or greater shall be required to complete a State of Maryland approved 32-hour crossconnection/backflow prevention training program.