Backflow prevention is critical to protecting public drinking water systems. This hands-on training prepares participants to install, test, maintain, and repair backflow prevention assemblies in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Designed for plumbing professionals, maintenance personnel, and others working with potable water systems, the course covers cross-connection control principles, safety requirements, hazard assessment, and proper testing procedures for a variety of backflow prevention devices.
Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Identify common cross connections and conduct cross-connection control surveys
Apply safety requirements when using tools and testing equipment
Interpret UPC requirements related to cross-connection control and backflow prevention
Understand relevant regulations, including the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and local ordinances
Perform testing, maintenance, and repair of common backflow prevention devices
Complete test reporting procedures and documentation
Devices covered include Reduced Pressure Zone (RP), Double Check Valve (DC), Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB), Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker (SVB), and Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) assemblies.
CNM Ingenuity will be performing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 20 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students will not be able to submit or modify any forms during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.
CNM Ingenuity is closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 22, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!