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ASSE Cross-Connection Control Surveying Certification Course

32.0

Drinking Water and Wastewater

Pennsylvania Water Specialties Inc. - PAWSC Inc.

Ralph Yanora

rvy@yanora.com

570 655 8633 Ext.

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The course is designed for water treatment plant operators, wastewater treatment plant operators, code enforcement officials, plumbing contractors and consultants. Chapter 1 covers basic backflow hydraulics, Chapter 2 covers the different types of cross-connections and the degree of hazard. Chapter 3 describes in detail how to apply protection and to prevent backflow using airgaps and backflow prevention devices. Chapter 3 will also explain how the devices work and will cover proper installation guidelines. Chapter 4 will teach you where to look for cross-connections in many different types of facilities and it will define what type of protection is appropriate based on the type of cross-connection, the degree fo hazard and other considerations such as pressure loss. Chapter 5 defines sprinkler systems and the different type of classifications of fire sprinkler systems and discusses the specific concerns of applying CCC protection on fire protection systems. Chapter 6 covers CCC laws, regulations and liability. Chapter 7 teaches students the process of conducting an actual CCC survey, including proper documentation, notification and recordkeeping. A written exam will be given at the conclusion of the course to evaluate the students mastery of the subject matter a score of 70% or higher is required. On the 4th day students will conduct a detail Cross-Connection Control Survey as a practical exercise.

Intermediate

* Introduction: What is CCC Surveying? * Film from NEWWA on Surveying? * Backflow Basic Review *Connections and Degree of Hazard * Preventing Backflow by Applying Protection (RP’s) * RP Installations * PVB’s and SVB’s * AVB’s * Device Installation Standards *Connections for Both Containment and Isolation * Fire Protection Systems * CCC Laws, Regulations, and Liability * The Ten Step Process to Conducting a CCC Survey

Water operators, wastewater treatment plant operators, plumbers, sprinkler fitters, code enforcement officers and building inspectors.

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