ASSE

Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer

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  1. Introduction
    • Types of back flow prevention assemblies and devices
    • Application and installation
    • Repairer Responsibilities

  2. Definitions, Vocabulary and Terminology pertaining to:
    • Backflow prevention assemblies
    • Backflow prevention devices
    • Hydraulics
    • Plumbing and cross-connection control industry

  3. Hydraulics & science pertaining to:
    • Backsiphonage
    • Backpressure
    • Atmospheric pressure
    • Absolute pressure
    • Gauge pressure
    • Backflow
    • Thermal expansion
    • Venturi principle

  4. Knowledge & identification of the following:
    • Listing agencies
    • Testing laboratories
    • Professional associations
    • Applicable codes, laws, rules
    • Standards organizations

  5. Parts Terminology and Identification for these BF Assemblies & Devices
    • Air gaps
    • Reduced pressure principle assemblies
    • Pressure vacuum breakers
    • Atmospheric vacuum breakers
    • Double check valve assembly
    • Reduced pressure detector assembly
    • Double check detector assembly
    • Dual check valve devices
    • Dual check valve with atmospheric vent devices
    • Lubricants
    • Parts (factory approved)

  6. Assembly Test Gauge Equipment - Knowledge & Operation
    • Differential pressure gauge
    • Multi-purpose transducer
    • Sight tube
    • Gauge maintenance

  7. Test Procedures for Backflow Prevention Assemblies
    • Reduced pressure principle assembly
    • Pressure vacuum breaker
    • Double check valve

  8. Repair Knowledge & Troubleshooting Backflow Prevention Assemblies
    • Reduced pressure principle assemblies
    • Pressure vacuum breakers
    • Dual check valve assemblies
    • Components
    • Check valves
    • Relief valve
    • Air inlet
    • Test cocks
    • Shut-off valves

  9. Documentation of Information
    • Field test forms
    • Physical assembly identification
    • Code compliance/installation
    • Code compliance/approved assembly
    • Information distribution
    • Documentation

  10. Repairer Responsibilities</li>
    • Education
    • Notification of premise occupants, owner
    • Notification to proper authorities (fire dept., etc)
    • Liability
    • Certification revocation

  11. Safety
    • Confined spaces
    • Dress
    • Use of equipment
    • Security for Backflow Prevention Assemblies
    • Applicable rules and regulations as specified by OSHA


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