PLB 207 - Cross Connection Control

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course presents the essential ingredients of blending theoretical and practical aspects of cross-connection controls along with specific guidelines concerning the theory of backflow prevention and administration. It provides extensive information on troubleshooting from a hands-on point of view and is designed to be used as an on-the-job troubleshooting tool. Standardized training in the backflow/cross-connection control field will be addressed. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must be employed by a Master Plumber. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Pass ASSE (American Society of Sanitation Engineers) Backflow Certification Exam for Testers; Communicate historical data regarding cross-connections; Perform the five methods of properly controlling backflow; Articulate and define various cross-connections definitions; Identify the various responsibilities of public and private agencies for cross-connection controls; Apply, define and identify the appropriate plumbing codes and standards; Discuss basic hydraulics and the fundamentals of cross-connection controls; Utilize and apply the safety program material and implementation into the workplace; Implement installation guidelines for backflow prevention assemblies; Observe the condition of the test gage equipment during all steps of the field test procedure; Troubleshoot and repair the problem with a backflow prevention assembly; Document the validity of the inspection and certification of a backflow prevention assembly; Report the results of the field-testing operations; Maintain and generate all records and certifications of all backflow prevention assembly tests performed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

At Least Two Years of Apprenticeship and Employed by a Master Plumber

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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