BACKFLOW PREVENTION
“Selecting the correct backflow prevention device is essential to
ensuring both regulatory compliance and long-term system protection.”
The Altecnic BA range is Regulation 4 (Reg4) approved and designed for straightforward inspection and maintenance, with components that can be easily accessed and replaced without removing the valve body from the pipework. Protecting water quality through correct specification As water regulations continue to place greater focus on contamination prevention and public health protection, understanding backflow risks and selecting the correct prevention device is becoming increasingly important. By understanding fluid categories, complying with current regulations and correctly specifying backflow prevention devices, installers can help ensure safe, compliant and reliable protection of the wholesome water supply.
or pathogens. Requires a suitable air gap arrangement rather than mechanical backflow prevention. Understanding water regulations and enforcement Backflow prevention is a legal requirement designed to protect public water supplies from contamination, misuse and waste. Water suppliers regularly inspect installations to ensure compliance and protect public health. Where non-compliant installations are identified, enforcement action can include: 1 Requests for corrective works 2 Formal warning letters 3 Enforcement notices 4 Costs charged for corrective works 5 Water supply disconnection in serious cases
As plumbing and heating systems continue to evolve, understanding water regulations and selecting the correct level of backflow protection is becoming increasingly important. Selecting the correct backflow prevention device Selecting the correct backflow prevention device is essential to ensuring both regulatory compliance and long-term system protection. Installers must always consider the fluid category, contamination risk and system design when specifying a device. For fluid category 4 applications, Altecnic’s range of BA type RPZ backflow prevention devices, including the 570, 574 and 575 series, are designed to prevent both back- siphonage and backflow within higher- risk systems.
For more information, contact Chris Reilly, Country Manager for Ireland: T: +353 (0)85 215 2288 E: chris.reilly@altecnic.co.uk - www.altecnic.co.uk Want to know more?
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