Who is responsible for the testing and maintenance of the backflow prevention device?
It is up to the customer/property owner to ensure that the BFP is properly maintained and repaired, tested at the time of installation and on an annual basis thereafter. If any maintenance or repairs are performed on the device, it must be re-tested. The BFP is the property of customer/property owner and therefore they are responsible for any damage or repairs to the device. At the time of ownership change, re-zoning or process changes, a new survey will be required for the premises.
