rpz certificate

paul_14

does anyone have any info on where in ny you can attend classes to get certified to do rpz inspections?

masterplumb

RPZ

Paul, I have been searching for this info myself. The only one I came up with was David & Warshow in Maspeth. I was trying to find one closer to Westchester County.Chris

jim f

what is R P Z

Bill Barrett

RPZ

Illinois you must be a licensed plumber first, then State Dept. of Public Health gives a five day course and test,its called a CCCDI license. Backflow protection should be on all boilers

zeb_3

it is

It stands for reduced pressure zone. It is found on a backflow preventer

paul_14

rpz

in ny, i know of davis and warshaw and also at the local 1 union hall they give the classes ,but you must have your mechanics book first!im gonna give davis and warshaw a call -thanks

hot_rod

backflow on boilers

Agreed, but what about open systems? Does a water heater become a boiler if used for hydronics? Is this a gray area or black & white?

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Bill Barrett

water heater boiler

If the water heater is used as boiler, yes. Open system as in open to atmosphere most definately, open as tied in with potable water, that is illegal in our state and in most I believe,although it goes on all the time.

hot_rod

location?

Bill,

I agree. What state are you in & is that in a code format you can copy or obtain for my use(G).

Thanks,
Dave Yates - NEWWA certified - we test & install a ton of BFPers.

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Bill Barrett

Codes

http://www.idph.state.il.us/rulesregs/77-0890.htm
Dave try this!

Glenn Harrison

Thanks for the link, Bill.

There is a bunch of info there that I can use.

Glenn Harrison Residential Service Tech

Althoff Industries Inc. Mechanical and Electrical Contractors

Crystal Lake, Illinois