Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1719
Course Name
Backflow from A to Z, Backflow Assembly Tester Certification Course - 4 Day
Contact Hours
30.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
BMI Mid-Atlantic
Primary Contact
Philip Vento
phil.vento@bmibackflow.com
412-793-5961 Ext.
Website
Description
A four-day course that will enable participants, upon successful completion, to obtain state regulatory agency certification for testing backflow assemblies. Topics include backflow incidents, hydraulics, backflow assembly design, function and testing procedures, recordkeeping, assembly repair, and tester safety. The focus of this course is learning and performing test procedures.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* Introductions
* Hydraulics of Backflow
* Case Histories / Backflow Incidents
* Definitions
* Backflow Prevention Assemblies
* Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Assembly (RP)
* Testing the RP
* Student Testing Practice on RP
* Responsibilities of Certified Testers
* Student Testing Practice on RP
* Troubleshooting the RP
* Student Testing and Troubleshooting Practice on RP
* Regulations
* Types of Hazards and Protection
* Student Testing Practice on RP
* Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA)
* Testing the DCVA and the DCDA
* Student Testing Practice on the DCVA
* Troubleshooting the DCVA
* Student Testing Practice on DCVA
* After Class Homework Assignment
* Student Practice on RP and DCVA Test Procedures
*Resistant PVB (SVB)
* Student Practice on PVB and SVB Test Procedures
* Troubleshooting the P
Target Audience
Water and wastewater operators and utility personnel of all levels. Engineering, plumbing, building maintenance and fire protection professionals. All water purveyors of community and non-community systems.
Training Format
Classroom