Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7817
Course Name
Backflow Prevention Device Inspector (Tester) Training
Contact Hours
20.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
New England American Water Works
Primary Contact
Nelson Cabral
ncabral@newwa.org
5088937979 Ext. 229
Website
Description
This training instructs individuals on how to test backflow prevention devices. Students will be instructed on how to test a reduced pressure zone principle backflow prevention assembly, double check valve assembly and pressure vacuum breaker assembly.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
* BF introduction
* Cross connection control
* 6 methods of protection
* Health hazards
* State speaker
* Troubleshooting
* State regs
* How to complete forms
* Device identification
* Practical and written exam
Target Audience
Public and private water system and wastewater system employees
Training Format
Classroom