Learning Objectives

After completing the training covered in Module 3, you will be able to:

  • identify the methods used to prevent backflow and control cross-connections,
  • know and identify the physical characteristics, installation requirements, limitations, concerns and specification of a:
    • Air gap
    • Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device assembly
    • Double check valve device assembly
    • Pressure Vacuum Breaker
    • Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
    • Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
    • Dual Check with Atmospheric Vent
    • Hose Bibb Vacuum Breaker
    • Hose Connection Dual Check Valves
    • Dual Check Valves
    • Lab Faucet Dual Check Valves
    • Barometric loop
    • Hydrant Protection
    • Pipe Line strainers
    • Pressure Regulators
    • Freeze Protection Valves