ASSE

21120 Rainwater Systems Designer

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  1. Regulations
    • ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63
    • Applicable codes and laws
    • Codes & Standards listed Standard 21001
    • Local jurisdictional requirements
    • Non-potable water requirements
    • Potable water requirements

  2. General Knowledge
    • Active rainwater system components
    • Four steps to water quality in rainwater harvesting systems
    • Calculations
    • Site plans, bids and contracts
    • Extreme conditions
    • Post storage filtration

  3. Product knowledge
    • Backflow preventers/ prevention methods
    • Calming inlet
    • Cisterns/tanks
    • Catchment surface materials
    • Conveyance materials and piping
    • Control valves
    • Disinfection and water treatment devices
    • Distribution piping
    • Electronic controls
    • Freeze protection
    • Pre-filtration
    • Pressure tanks
    • Pumps
    • Seismic protection
    • Water level monitors (cistern/tank)

  4. Rainwater Catchment Systems
    • Catchment surfaces
    • Debris filtering and removal
    • Pipes and fittings
    • Post storage disinfection and water treatment
    • Pumps
    • Storage cisterns/tanks
    • Confined spaces
    • Cross-connections
    • Hangers & supports
    • Labeling and identification
    • Large tank installation requirements

  5. Documenting & Recording
    • Acceptance forms
    • As-built drawings
    • Manufacturer’s instructions & specifications
    • Instructions on inspecting, testing, operating and maintaining systems
    • Permits
    • Recommendations
    • Required plans
    • Required calculations
    • Water testing requirements

  6. Terminology



I verify that the above mentioned instructional objectives have been covered in my course of instruction.