Backflow Basics
Advertisement
Backflow Basics provides the participant with a broad and basic understanding of various backflow devices.
Topics include:
Basic backflow prevention terminology
Hydraulic conditions that cause backflow
State and federal backflow prevention regulations
And additional responsibilities and liabilities
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of the evening the attendee should be able to:
- Explain the applicable regulations relative to backflow prevention and cross connection control
- Describe responsibilities of water purveyors, plumbing inspectors, health officials, plumbing trades’ contractors and the water customer
- Describe the hazards associated with cross connections
- Define cross connection and list some common cross connections
- Explain the basic hydraulics of a backflow condition and the differences between backflow due to backpressure and backsiphonage
- Describe the different types of backflow prevention assemblies and what backflow conditions they protect against.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Ball, Master Plumber,
TREEO Certified Instructor and NCCER Certified Plumbing Instructor
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Networking/Dinner 6:00PM-7:00PM
Speaker presentation starts at 7:00PM
Location: Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center
8305 Tourist Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34201
Members - $35 / Non-Members - $60
(Non-Members must be paid in advance in order to attend)
Event Sponsorship Available - $300
Includes two attendees, exposure on website, opportunity to put materials on tables and opportunity to speak for five minutes. Limited to one sponsor
per event - members only opportunity
Cancellations received at least 72 hours prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations received within 72 hours of the event and no-shows are responsible for the full registration fee.
Click here to register: https://swflphcc.org/event-6445540
Topics include:
Basic backflow prevention terminology
Hydraulic conditions that cause backflow
State and federal backflow prevention regulations
And additional responsibilities and liabilities
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of the evening the attendee should be able to:
- Explain the applicable regulations relative to backflow prevention and cross connection control
- Describe responsibilities of water purveyors, plumbing inspectors, health officials, plumbing trades’ contractors and the water customer
- Describe the hazards associated with cross connections
- Define cross connection and list some common cross connections
- Explain the basic hydraulics of a backflow condition and the differences between backflow due to backpressure and backsiphonage
- Describe the different types of backflow prevention assemblies and what backflow conditions they protect against.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Ball, Master Plumber,
TREEO Certified Instructor and NCCER Certified Plumbing Instructor
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Networking/Dinner 6:00PM-7:00PM
Speaker presentation starts at 7:00PM
Location: Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center
8305 Tourist Center Drive Sarasota, FL 34201
Members - $35 / Non-Members - $60
(Non-Members must be paid in advance in order to attend)
Event Sponsorship Available - $300
Includes two attendees, exposure on website, opportunity to put materials on tables and opportunity to speak for five minutes. Limited to one sponsor
per event - members only opportunity
Cancellations received at least 72 hours prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations received within 72 hours of the event and no-shows are responsible for the full registration fee.
Click here to register: https://swflphcc.org/event-6445540
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Courtyard Sarasota at University Town Center, 8305 Tourist Center Drive,Fruitville, Florida, The Meadows, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherSouthwest Florida PHCC
