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Who is responsible for obtaining all required permits?

 
The customer is responsible for making sure that the Certified Backflow Prevention Technician obtains all required permits from the plumbing code officials responsible for the location. The customer must submit a copy of your Certification of Completion to Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department's Regulatory Compliance Section after replacement of a backflow prevention assembly.

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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