Every year, the EPA receives hundreds of calls from property owners and managers who are not aware that their building has a backflow preventer. All properties that receive water through a fire sprinkler system must have a backflow preventer installed in order to be certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which is required for occupancy. By installing a backflow preventer, you can help protect your property from damage caused by water traveling backwards down the piping when the system’s dedicated flow valve fails to operate properly. Here are reasons why you need a backflow preventer in your building.
Keep Your Property Safe from damage caused by water traveling backwards
Protect Your Investment
Prevent a Backflow Event Into the Building's Plumbing System
One of the most common reasons you need a backflow preventer is because they protect your building’s plumbing system from damaging water flowing backward through the pipe when a fire sprinkler’s dedicated flow valve fails to operate properly. A backflow event can damage piping, cause flooding, and even create hundreds of thousands of gallons of standing water in your building’s basement.
A backflow event can also increase the risk for mold growth and contamination. If your property has an underground cistern, a backflow event can drain the cistern and cause it to overflow.
If you’re not sure if you have these issues, contact your local municipality to find out more about whether or not there are any mandatory requirements for backflow prevention.
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