Burbank Backflow Testing
Backflow Testing Services in Burbank, CA
Experienced backflow specialist
All commercial real estate in Burbank, California are required to annually test and certify their backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow prevention is very important to the Burbank area to prevent contaminants from flowing back into the public water system.
Because Burbank is part of Los Angeles county, it falls under the jurisdiction of the LA County Health Department. The backflow prevention assembly is designed to protect the drinking water supply. Annual backflow testing requirements are outlined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 17 & 7605, Los Angeles County Code, Title 11 & 11.3 8.480, California Health and Safety Code, section 116800 in California Plumbing Code, section 603.2
LA County Regulations indicate all commercial backflow prevention assemblies in Burbank, California shall be tested at the time of installation, repair, or relocation, and then tested at least annually. It’s required that only licensed and certified backflow assembly commercial plumbing contractors perform these tests and/or repairs. Not just any plumber can perform these tests and certify the backflow prevention device.
All commercial Burbank buildings have preventative backflow assemblies, from large businesses such as Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers Studios, and the Burbank Airport, to smaller ones like Cinema Secrets on Riverside Drive and Martino’s Bakery on Victory Blvd. Even if the business location holds several buildings on the same property, each building that has running water will have its own backflow assembly that will require annual backflow testing to prevent contamination of the city drinking water.
Burbank relies on imported water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District. Only 20% of Burbank’s water is provided by underground wells that is pumped into the city’s main water supply. This is why it’s very important that the water is not contaminated from any commercial source. It’s one reason why annual testing of preventative backflow assemblies are required.
Burbank, California is home to over 1 million residents that rely on safe and quality drinking water delivered to their homes and businesses. This is why LA county requires annual testing of all commercial preventative backflow assemblies.
Anthony’s Backflow has over 25 years of experience and is the leader and most requested commercial certified backflow specialist in Burbank, California. Anthony’s Backflow only works on backflow assemblies offering everything from new installation and repairs to testing and certification of all types of preventative backflow assemblies.