Cross-Connection

Cross-connection is when there is a possibility of sewage or other contaminates of entering the water supply. This is an important concept for a UT to know.

Check out this article, it has good information:


Prevalence of Cross-Connections in Household Plumbing Systems

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Backflow

Here is an interesting article relating to backflow. As a UT, backflow prevention is an often misunderstood concept that we really need to understand to fulfill our roles as protectors of the health of the force.

Stop Backflow News

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Water Hammer Arresters: Standard PDI-WH 201

Here is the standard for water hammer arresters. The use of water hammer arresters is not well known. As a UT, it is important to know this standard, especially when designing and specifying plumbing systems.

This standard is from the Plumbing and Drainage Institute:

Water Hammer Arresters: Standard PDI-WH 201

Energy Code Training Online

Here is an interesting site from the California Energy Commission.

Energy Code Training Online

Code College On-Line Training

This is a very good website that should be of particular interest to UTs. All professionals should understand the building codes.

Code College On-Line Training

The best thing is that they are all free and there is alot of information.