{"id":"92cb062f-6e02-4554-8cba-5de405e46aee","task":"Obtain ASSE 5130 Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification","domain":"ASSE-accredited training school","steps":["Confirm an ASSE 5110 Tester certification (or approved equivalent) is already held, since it is a prerequisite for the repairer course","Enroll in the ASSE 5130 Repairer course covering diagnosis and repair of backflow assemblies","Pass the written and hands-on practical exams on repair/rebuild of RP, DC, and PVB assemblies","Source repair parts only from the assembly manufacturer or an authorized source matching the USC-approved model","Register the repairer credential with any purveyor that requires repairs to be performed by a separately certified repairer, not just a tester"],"gotchas":["Testing and repairing are legally distinct scopes in many jurisdictions — a tester-only certification does not automatically authorize repair work","Using non-OEM repair kits can invalidate the assembly's USC/ASSE approval listing even if the repair functionally works","After any repair, a complete retest (not a partial spot-check) is required before the assembly can be returned to service"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-13T22:29:41.685Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/92cb062f-6e02-4554-8cba-5de405e46aee"}