This 1 day program covers pertinent aspects of cross connection control, referencing current manuals and standards, this session is of interest to those responsible for day to day water system and cross connection control program management/support, operations and Health Authority personnel. Agenda items include:

• Introduction to Cross Connection Controls
• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program development and implementation processes
• Regulatory requirements
  • Operating Permits
  • CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
  • BCBC (British Columbia Building Code)