470262 - Introduction to Backflow
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Course Description
- TREEO FDEP OCP 04251049: CEUs: 0.75 WW DW DS
- FBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board Provider #: 0000995
- FBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board Course #: 0000708
- FBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board Course Hours: 7.0 (Includes BSP)
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Course coordinator: Marta Keilhauer mkeilhauer@treeo.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or (352) 294-3878
Introduction to Backflow provides the participant with a broad and basic understanding of various backflow devices. Time is spent discussing what is necessary for a functioning well maintained and managed backflow program.
This course is the first day of the Backflow Prevention Tester Training and Certification.
Topics include:
- Basic backflow prevention terminology
- Hydraulic conditions that cause backflow
- State and federal backflow prevention regulations
- And additional responsibilities and liabilities
- Daily breaks are scheduled. You are on your own for lunch.
Learner Outcomes
Course Objective
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Explain the applicable regulations relative to backflow prevention and cross connection control
- Describe responsibilities of water purveyors, plumbing inspectors, health officials, plumbing trades’ contractors and the water customer
- Describe the hazards associated with cross connections
- Define cross connection and list some common cross connections
- Explain the basic hydraulics of a backflow condition and the differences between backflow due to backpressure and backsiphonage
- Describe the different types of backflow prevention assemblies and what backflow conditions they protect against.
Please Note: You must be present for entire course to receive continuing education credit and a Certificate of Attendance.
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