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Important Reminder!

There's been a number of CCC testers concerned over the need to test two PVBA's (pressure vacuum breaker assembly) a year to satisfy the requirement of testing two of each type of testable assemblies for recertification of their CCC testers certificate. Since, the PVBA is part of the certification program and an assembly which is included and allowed under present plumbing codes and bylaws, it's a requirement of BCWWA to insist on continued testing of a minimum of two of these assemblies a year to maintain an active CCC testers certificate.

Special Message to Certified Testers:

Several years ago, the BCWWA adopted changes to the approved test procedures concerning the Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA). These changes included the elimination of the duplex gauge as acceptable test equipment and when using a differential pressure gauge:

• only the high side hose is used, attached to the DCVA on the upstream side of each check valve to observe the static pressure drop across the check valve (in relation to atmospheric pressure)

• the differential pressure gauge be properly located in relation to the water level (use of a ‘water tube’ may be required)
  
• the employment of a ‘bleed valve arrangement’ necessary for effective trouble shooting
  
• recording the static pressure drop across each check valve on the test report is mandatory.

Testers should be aware that many municipalities require the static pressure drop across each check valve be recorded for DCVAs on their test report forms. Failure to follow current test procedures or record the static pressure drop can result in the disqualification of the test.

Control Program Manager Course

This course assists those responsible for implementing and operating cross connection control programs as well as developing skills in hazard identification and evaluation. Curriculum covers program implementation, bylaws and codes, assessing degree of hazards, site surveys and review of data management software. Prerequisite: current certification in cross connection control. Fee for AWWA exam extra. Cross Connection Control Manual is required. Prerequisite: Current certification in cross connection control. $655.00.

Next Course: TBA

For more information contact the Program Assistant at (604) 412-7564. To register contact the BCIT Registration Department at (604) 432-1610 or visit our website at www.bcit.ca.