SS7 Automatic Back Flow Preventers and Inspection and Testing Workshops *POSTPONED*

Our half day workshops are designed to provide hands-on technical training and information for Inspectors, Testers, IQPs and Council Officers, and other interested parties working in the building compliance sector.

Workshop 1 - IQP Refresher

This workshop will cover the following:

• Focus on annual inspection and device testing, maintenance and reporting including certification records.
• An overview of the requirements of the relevant building code and technical standards, G12 Water Supplies, AS 3500, S2845.3 2010, NZ Industry Backflow Testing Standard 2019, including Introducing the American cross connection control manual.
• Right device and the right application? Discussion about the devices and where they should be installed.
• Test reports and testing requirements in accordance with the compliance schedule handbook for SS7: How it has to be tested? What has to be tested? When it has to be tested?
• Changes proposed for the Three Waters Reform; how this may affect IQPs’ testing boundary devices.
• Clarification in relation to single check valves in fire systems and what is SS7 backflow or a fire system feature.
• A practical look at common defects with backflow prevention devices, reporting and what and when to issue Form 12As.

Workshop 2 - Practical Testing

This workshop will cover the following:

• Practical testing in accordance with NZ/AS 2845 part 3 
• RPZ
• Double checks
• Vacuum breakers/ testable 
• Spill proof vac breakers
• Test reports
• Testers welcome to bring there test kits to use 

Presented by Glen Burr – Wet n Wild Plumbing

Certifying Plumber, Certifying Gas Fitter, Certifying Drainlayer, IQP Backflows New Zealand Plumbers, Drainlayers & Gasfitters

Association Inc.

With over 28 years’ experience in the plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying industry. Glen is a member of our National Technical Advisory Panel and the President of the NZPDGA. Glen is also a member of the Water NZ Backflow committee and a subject matter expert for Skills NZ. THE NZPDGA was established in 1894 to “protect the health and safety of our community.” NZPGDA members are fully qualified, licensed and honour a code of conduct.

We promote awareness of the standards required and our members are kept up to date with the latest rules, regulations, skills required and training which they implement throughout their businesses. We take pride in developing the profile of the plumbers, drainlayers and gasfitters who are members of our Association.

Glen has a wealth of experience in plumbing and backflow and the building compliance process. Being a practising IQP for SS7, Glen brings direct, practical, and technical hands-on experience from providing building inspections, installation, and design, plumbing maintenance and engineering. Glen also holds a certificate in adult education and is currently studying towards a post graduate diploma in tertiary teaching.

Some of the content from this refresher comes from course material Glen has developed that has been approved by WIPA (Water industry professional association) and Territorial Authorities.

Cost per workshop: Members $300+GST, non-members $350+GST. There is a 10% discount if you attend both workshops.