Chapter 4 - Backflow preventers Flashcards

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What is the definition of an air gap?

A

Is the unobstructed vertical distance through air bn the lowest pt of a water supply / flood level rim of fixture or vessel

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What are the measurements of an air gap?

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2x pipe diameter
min 1 “

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What are the 3 downsides to the use of an air gap?

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1) Does not guarantee continuous protection
2) Not always practical
3) easily bypassed

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4
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Are approved air gaps required to be included in a yearly testing program?

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Yes

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5
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Are air gaps usually accompanied by the installation of an RP for area isolation?

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Yes

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The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly (RP) consists of what?

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  • 2 indy acting internally loaded CV
  • Reduced pressure zone
  • Pressure diff relief value
  • 2 - shut off valves
  • 4 test cocks
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7
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What does the “D” stand for in RPD?

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Detector

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What is the difference bn RP and RPD?

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RPD has everything a RP has, plus additional RP / water meter in a bypass configuration

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What are the hazards / hydraulics that an RP / RPD protects against?

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Hazards: Minor, Moderate, Severe
Hydraulics: Con’t pressure, Back pressure, Back siphonage

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10
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To what position are the CV / RV internally loaded? (RP)

A

CV = closed
RV = open

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What stops what from dripping constantly from the relief port during static / flow conditions?

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Flow conditions = Supply pressure acting on a diaphragm w/in the RV
Static = closed CV + supply pressure

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Why should adequate clearance to ceilings and walls be provided around an RP?

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  • for testing purposes
  • Facilitate removal of PRV + CV
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Q

Why should an RP not be installed in a pit below ground?

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Creates a cross connection if the atmospheric vent is submerged in ground water

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14
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What is the exception of putting an RP below ground?

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Semi - recessed pit w/ bore sighted daylight drain

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15
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What precautions should be observed when an RP is located w/in a building?

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Provide drainage to receive spillage from RV port

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16
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When is a strainer not recommended to be installed upstream of an RP?

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on a fire line backflow preventer
- Needs approval from AHJ or insurance underwriters

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17
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True or False: RPs are normally installed horizontally.

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True

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18
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What can be installed upstream of an RP if the supply pressure is subjected to pressure fluctuations which result in periodic spilling from the relief port?

A

Soft seated check valve

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19
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a DCVA / DCDA consists of?

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  • 2 indy acting, internally loaded CV
  • 2 tightly closed shut off valves
  • 4 test cocks
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What is the difference bn a DCVA and a DCDA?

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Consists of everything a DCVA has plus another DCVA + water meter –> detects any leakage or unauthorized usage of water

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What are the hazards / hydraulics that a DCVA / DCDA protect against?

A

Hazards: minor, moderate, severe
Hydraulics: con’t pressure, back pressure, back siphonage

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22
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When can a DCVA be installed on a pit below ground?

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When the pit can be provided w/ adequate drainage to maintain a dry pit
- test cocks have to have water tight coverage / plugged

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23
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What must be done to a DCVA if it is installed in an area prone to flooding?

24
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A pressure vacuum breaker assembly (PVB) consists of?

A
  • internally loaded CV
  • internally loaded vacuum RV for the downstream side
  • Inlet / Outlet shut off valve
  • 2 test cocks
25
To what position are the CV and vacuum RV internally loaded?
CV - closed RV - open
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How does a spill resistance pressure vacuum breaker (SRPVB) differ from a PVB?
SRPVB has an additional internal spill - resistant membrane
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What are the Hazards and Hydraulics that a PVB will protect against?
Hazards: minor, moderate, severe Hydraulics: con't pressure, back siphonage
28
A PVB must be installed a min of (what) inches above the highest downstream piping?
12" (300mm)
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What is an option if occasional spitting from a PVB is objectionable?
Installing a SRPVB
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What does an AVB consist of?
- Valve body containing a Vacuum RV (aka poppet) - Vacuum RV seat - CV seat - Atmospheric vent
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What are the Hazards and Hydraulics that an AVB will protect against?
Hazards: minor, moderate, severe Hydraulics: back siphonage
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What is the max duration that an AVB may be subjected to a con't pressure?
less than 12 hours
33
True or False: a shutoff valve used in conjunction w/ an AVB may be located upstream from the AVB.
True
34
How high above the highest downstream piping must an AVB be installed?
1" (25mm) Manufacturer's recommendation = 6" (150mm)
35
May an AVB be installed in a horizontal orientation?
No, vertically - needs to be in a visible location for maintenance
36
What does a hose connection vacuum breaker (HCVB) consist of?
- CV force loaded to a normally closed position - atmospheric vent
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What does a hose connection dual check type vacuum breaker (HCDVB) consist of?
Everything a HCVB has plus a second (downstream) CV
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What type(s) of backflow and hazards is the HCVB effective to protect against?
Hazards: minor, moderate (when paired with DCVA, RP or AG), Severe (when paired w/ RP or AG) Hydraulics: back siphonage
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A HCDVB will protect against back siphonage and low head back pressure dt the terminal end of the hose being at an elevation equal to or less than?
3m (10')
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What class of hazard is the HCDVB effective to protect against?
Minor
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What kind of outlets are HCVB / HCDVB installed on?
Hose threaded outlets ex: hose bibs, service sinks + wall hydrants
42
Can a HCVB be subjected to a con't pressure?
No
43
What does a lab faucet vacuum breaker (LFVB) consist of?
- 2 indy acting CVs - normally closed position - auto venting to atmosphere - vacuum breaker
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A LFVB shall be located on which side of the last control valve?
Discharge side
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What does a dual check w/ atmospheric port (DCAP) consist of?
- 2 indy acting, internally loaded normally closed CV - Normally closed atmospheric port
46
True or False: The DCAP is designed for use under con't pressure
True
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Is a DCAP allowed to be used as a replacement for an RP?
No - Does not protect against moderate or severe hazards
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What does a dual check valve backflow preventer (DuC / DuCF) consist of?
- 2 indy acting CV force loaded to normally closed position - normally closed atmospheric port
49
What is the outcome if a carbon dioxide or carbonated water were to backflow into copper piping?
Can leach metals into drinking water supply Causes copper poisoning
50
The piping or fittings downstream of a DCAPC (Dual check w/ atmospheric port for carbonated water) shall not be made of?
Copper or copper alloy material
51
True or False: the DuC/DuCF has at atmospheric port.
True
52
What does a single check valve assembly for fire systems (SCVAF) consist of?
- 1 internally loaded CV - 2 tightly closing, resilient seated, shutoff valves - Test cocks
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What does a barometric loop consist of?
pipe arrangement that uses the principle that a perfect vacuum can only lift water 10m (34') at atmospheric pressure
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What do the initials IAPMO stand for?
International Association of Plumbing + mechanical Officials
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Name 6 types of water - using equipment which have built in backflow preventers
1) clothes washing machines + dishwashers 2) Toilet or Urinals 3) Chemical or detergent dispensers 4) Beverage machines + dispensers 5) Ice Machines 6) Double wall heat exchangers w/ a visible means of leak detection