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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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Section Title
Introduction to Backflow
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 02, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
8.0
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $195.00
Drop Request Deadline
May 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
May 28, 2025
Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

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