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How can Backflow be prevented?

 
To protect the public drinking water system, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department requires a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RP) on all non-residential accounts, services for buildings with more than three stories, and new residential services with 1 ½" or larger potable water meters. Class 1-4 fireline systems require, at a minimum, a Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA), while Class 5 and 6 firelines require a Reduced Pressure Principle Detector Assembly (RPDA).

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Last Updated : 02/08/2007
 

Backflow Prevention FAQ's

 
  1. Can you show an illustration of how back flow occurs?
  2. Why is Backflow Prevention so important?
  3. What causes Backflow?
  4. What is Backsiphonage?
  5. What is Backpressure?
  6. How can Backflow be prevented?
  7. What is a Backflow Prevention Assembly?
  8. How is an assembly approved?
  9. How do I know if I need a backflow prevention assembly?
  10. Is there a general compliance schedule and process?
  11. Who can install a backflow prevention assembly?
  12. Where should a backflow prevention assembly be located?
  13. Who owns and is responsible for testing and maintenance of the backflow prevention assembly?
  14. How do I find an Approved Certified Backflow Technician?
  15. How often do I need to have my backflow prevention assembly tested?
  16. Who is responsible for obtaining all required permits?
Last Updated : 02/08/2007