Backflow Awareness Training ZOOM - Starts 10.6.25

Instructor: Jamie Antoni

Location: Zoom

Zoom Info

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CE Hours: 8 towards Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement Check

State Credits: 8hr OR PLB, 8hr WA PLB

Class Dates and Times:

• Monday 10/6 5-9pm
• Tuesday 10/7 5-9pm

Fees:

• Local 290 Members: Free
• UA Travelers: $35

Prerequisites: n/a

Needed Materials: n/a

Class Description:

This class teaches a history of cross connections, the principles of backflow protection, how to identify low hazard vs high hazard environments, the different devices and assemblies used and their strengths and weaknesses. We will cover not only the information in chapter 6 of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), but also OARs and EPA documentation. By the end of this class you will better understand the requirements of backflow protection and the best device, assembly or method for achieving proper backflow protection. This class does not cover testing of backflow assemblies. You will receive 8 hours of continuing education credit for this class for both Oregon and Washington.

Class Cancellations: If this class has less than 6 students registered at the close of registration the class may be canceled. If the class is cancelled, you will be notified via email and any fees paid will be refunded to the original payment method.

A Note on State Credits: State Credit will only be earned for courses that have been approved by the state. If a class is approved for credit, it will be noted in the class description. To receive state credit for a class you must attend all hours of the class. Courses are approved by the state for a fixed number of credit hours. These hours cannot be edited when submitting license numbers for credit.