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BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSPECTION & TESTING

In the fire protection industry, we must do our part to protect the water supply through the use of backflow prevention valves. Backflow preventers restrict contaminated or toxic water from flowing backwards into a municipality’s water supply.

If your backflow preventers need inspecting, give the experts at Fire Protection Services a call. Our skilled technicians will test your backflow prevention system to ensure it is equipped to protect your business in the event of a fire.

WE PROVIDE PROMPT AND RELIABLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND SERVICE.

What Is a Backflow
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Backflow is the reversal of the flow of a liquid, gas, or suspended solid—and in this case, water from a fire suppression system. A backflow preventer is a mechanical device with check valves, air inlets, and relief valves installed on water piping that serves to prevent pressurized water from flowing from the fire suppression system into the public water supply. Specialized backflow preventer valves are used where there is not sufficient vertical clearance or physical space to install an air gap, or when pressurized operation or other factors rule out use of an air gap.

Call Fire Protection Services today to get your backflow preventers tested!

According to the National Fire Protection Association, your backflow prevention systems need to be routinely inspected.

Daily/Weekly Visual Inspection

  • Reduced pressure detectors
  • Control valves (locked/supervised)

Monthly Visual Inspection

  • Double check valves
  • Control valves (locked/supervised)

Annual Functional Test

  • Full forward flow test

Backflow prevention devices are intended to prevent contaminated sprinkler water from going into your drinking water. These devices need proper testing and maintenance in order to operate efficiently and the tests must be conducted annually to ensure they meet the system demand. According to NFPA 25, your backflow preventer must undergo two types of testing:

  • Forward Flow Test
  • Backflow Testing

At Fire Protection Services, we provide both forward flow testing and backflow testing for your backflow prevention systems. If you’re interested in scheduling backflow preventer tests in Georgia, call us today to learn more!

Backflow Preventer Inspection & Testing

If you’re looking for a reputable company to inspect and test your fire suppression system’s backflow preventers in your commercial establishments, contact Fire Protection Services. Our highly trained technicians are ready to test your system and provide effective backflow preventer maintenance to bring it back to code. Call us today to schedule your backflow preventer inspection or testing.

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