Backflow Preventer Install

Backflow preventer install is essential for any site with cross-connections that could threaten potable water. This article covers the practical steps, compliance details, and project planning needed for a smooth backflow preventer install in Michigan. You will also see the term backflow preventer install again later in the article and in the closing for clarity.

Who Needs This Service

• Commercial kitchens, breweries, laundries, and labs
• Apartment complexes, campuses, hospitals, and municipalities
• Fire protection and irrigation systems
• Residential properties with pools, sprinklers, or auxiliary water

Selecting The Assembly

We match assembly type to hazard and hydraulics:

• High hazard or unknown quality: RPZ
• Low hazard with backpressure possible: DCVA
• Irrigation backsiphonage only: PVB or SRVB
• Fire lines: specialized approvals and orientations

Planning A Successful Project

• Pre-survey. Confirm pipe sizes, static pressure, space, drainage, and freeze exposure.
• Permits. We handle applications and coordinate shutoffs.
• Access. Ensure safe access, clearance for testing, and a drain path for relief valves.
• Materials. We standardize parts to accelerate repairs and testing next year.

Installation Day Checklist

• Protect floors and equipment
• Isolate and depressurize safely
• Cut in isolation valves and unions
• Set assembly to manufacturer orientation and height
• Provide drainage or air gap where required
• Support and label piping
• Commission and test with ASSE 5110 procedures

After The Install

• Test results are recorded and provided to you
• Certificates are submitted to the authority
• You receive a reminder schedule for annual compliance

Why Choose Us

• Backflow is our entire business
• In Michigan, certified backflow testers are licensed plumbers, so they can legally repair. Our team pairs that credential with deep, hands-on expertise to do it right
• Statewide coverage with stocked trucks
• Clear communication with facility teams and inspectors
  

FAQ highlights

• Can you replace a failed assembly during testing? This is rarely possible. With over 100 assemblies and roughly 250 different parts in circulation, we typically issue a clear, itemized quote after diagnostics and return to complete repairs once approved.
• Do you work off-hours? We can schedule early mornings or evenings to reduce disruption.
  

For a fast, code-compliant backflow preventer install, request a survey today. Our process ensures your backflow preventer install meets Michigan requirements and keeps your site compliant year after year.