Introduction to Backflow Prevention - Course 18
Introduction to Backflow Prevention
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Coordinator | Marta Keilhauer email: mkeilhauer@treeo.ufl.edu phone: (352) 392-9570 or (352) 294-3878 |
Description | COURSE DESCRIPTION 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:
Course Objective
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
Please Note: You must be present for entire course to receive continuing education credit and a Certificate of Attendance.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Agenda
8-8:30 a.m. | Registration at Site |
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Introductions |
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Definitions and Hazards of Backflow |
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. | Health Issues |
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Laws, Plumbing Codes and Responsibilities |
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break |
10:45 - noon | Theory of Hydraulics and Driving Forces |
noon - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch on your own |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Methods for Preventing Backflow |
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Break |
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Methods and Mechanisms (continued) |
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Standards and Testing Labs |
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45 - 4:30 p.m. | How the RP Works |