According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise, test pressure is the pressure applied to equipment to test its ability to operate safely at its rated working pressure.
In each issue of Working Pressure magazine, we will present you with Test Pressure – 10 test questions based on ASSE standards to test your ability to operate under normal working conditions.
This issue, we test you on backflow prevention.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION QUIZ
Questions the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000, Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard.
An ASSE 1001 atmospheric vacuum breakers shall __________.
An ASSE 1048 double check detector assembly, type two, contains __________.
Backflow prevention protection in a high hazard situation requires the installation of an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure principle assembly.
An ASSE 1055 chemical dispenser with integral backflow protection shall be an __________.
According to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, ASSE 1015 double check valve assemblies not requiring a permanent platform shall be installed a minimum of __________.
A flushometer installed on a water closet would be considered a __________.
Which field test procedure completely opens the differential pressure relief valve on an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure principle assembly?
Which backflow prevention assembly is not required to have each component work independently?
Backflow protection at fixtures and appliances is referred to as __________ and is governed by the __________.
The number one and number two shutoff valves on backflow prevention assemblies installed on water supplied fire protection systems must be __________.
Backflow Prevention Quiz - July - September 2025
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