ABPA-Indiana Backflow Classes

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course

Description:  Classroom and Practical instruction on testing and repair of the RPBP, DCVA, PVB, SVB,AVB,Air Gap.

Duration:     1 week.   Times-See Class Schedule

Written Exam-Multiple Choice covering the following:

                    Principles of Hydraulics and Backflow

            Cross Connection Identification

            Identification and Degree of Hazard

            Indiana Code and Regulations

            Agency and Consumer Responsibilities

            Backflow Prevention Assemblies (BPA)

                        Application

                        Installation Requirements

                        Design

                        Components

                        Operation

                        Diagnostics     

                        Field Test Procedures

                        Record Keeping/Reporting

Lab Practical Exam

            Demonstration of Field Test Procedures to a Proctor-Oral

       Demonstration of AVB, Barometric Loop and Air Gap          

       Diagnostics of Assemblies through simulated failures

                        Condition

                        Malfunction
 

RPZ       Leaking 1^st Check valve, Leaking 2^nd Check valve, Malfunctioning Relief Valve,  Leaking  2^nd Shutoff----Direction of Flow and Backpressure

DCV     Leaking 1^st Check valve, Leaking 2^nd Check valve, Leaking 1^st Shutoff,

                 Leaking 2^nd Shutoff----Direction of Flow and Backpressure

PVB      Leaking Check Valve, Malfunctioning Air Inlet, Leaking 1^st Shutoff,

                Leaking 2^nd Shutoff

SVB     Leaking Check Valve, Malfunctioning Air Inlet, Leaking 1^st Shutoff,

                Leaking 2^nd Shutoff