All American Backflow Prevention

 

 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER TRAINING COURSES FOR 2012

NOW USING THE U.S.C. 10TH EDITION TEST PROCEDURES FOR ALL NEW CLASSES AND RECERTIFICATIONS

 

 

40-Hour Classes	Recertification Classes
Feb 6-10	Feb 9-10
May 14-18	May 17-18
August 20-24	August 23-24
November 5-9	November 8-9

 

40-Hour Full classes meet Monday-Friday

 Recertification classes are held on Thursday and Friday

All classes start 8 am. 

Persons taking the recertification class are required to bring their own gages and hand tools.

All other required study materials are supplied.

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HOW TO GET TO CLASS IN TUCSON:

 

Mapquest Directions

COURSE OUTLINE: The 40-hour course includes but is not limited to the following topics.   1. Introduction  (how it all started, backflow basics, why we need it)   2. Definitions  (understanding the terms of the industry)     3. Regulations, Codes   (in-depth view)    A.  AZ. State Regulation R-18-4-215   B. Tucson City Code 9976   C. AZ Revised Statute 41-2168   D. UPC Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution   E. Backflow Assembly Standard Installation Details   4. Hydraulics of Backflow   A. Assembly Hydraulics  (how assemblies function and system hydraulics)   B. Backflow Conditions   (how backflow occurs)   5. Assembly Applications  (hazard assessment, where assemblies can be used)   A. Air Gap   B. Vacuum Breakers   C. Double Check   D. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly   E. Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker   6. Assembly Breakdown and Repair  (physical breakdown of assemblies)   A. Vacuum Breakers   B. Double Checks   C. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assemblies   D. Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker   7. Assembly Test Procedures  (hands on testing of the assemblies) A. Double Check Valve Assembly   B. Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly   C. Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker   D. Pressure Vacuum Breaker 8. Backflow Case Histories  (backflow incidents, old and new)   9. Exam (ABPA written and practical for certification)   A. Written Exam (must score 70% or better)   B. Practical Exam (must Score 100% to pass)