Backflow Testing & Repair for Fire Sprinkler Systems in Pennsylvania

Backflow prevention is a critical safeguard that ensures your potable water supply remains uncontaminated by stagnant or potentially polluted sprinkler water. Fire sprinkler systems often connect directly to a building’s domestic water lines, creating a risk of backflow—where used or stagnant water can siphon back into the drinking supply. Annual Backflow Testing in PA verifies that reduced-pressure assemblies and double-check valves are functioning properly, protecting both public health and your facility’s compliance with local ordinances.

During a comprehensive Backflow Testing Service, our certified technicians:

1. Inspect the Assembly: We examine your backflow preventer’s model and serial number, ensure all access covers are in place, and verify that the device has not been tampered with.
2. Perform Differential Pressure Tests: Using calibrated test gauges, we measure inlet and outlet pressures across each check valve, confirming they hold the minimum required differential per ASSE 1013 standards.
3. Exercise Test Cocks & Relief Valves: We cycle all test cocks and relieve any trapped pressure to check for proper valve seating and automatic relief operation.
4. Document & Certify: A detailed report is issued—complete with test results, observed deficiencies, and assembly condition—so you meet municipal and insurance requirements for backflow certification.

If your assembly fails any portion of the backflow test—due to worn seals, stuck check valves, or leaking relief valves—our Backflow Repair Services in Pennsylvania step in immediately. We rebuild or replace faulty components with manufacturer-approved parts, recalibrate assemblies, and retest to achieve full certification. With Pletcher Fire Protection handling your backflow testing and repair, you maintain uninterrupted sprinkler readiness, uphold water quality standards, and avoid costly fines or service interruptions.