Backflow Protection: FAQs
How should mechanical backflow prevention devices be installed?
Mechanical backflow prevention devices which, depending on the type of device, may be suitable for protection against backpressure or backsiphonage, or both, should be:
- Accessible for inspection, maintenance and replacement
- Installed in a workmanlike manner. For example, installed in accordance with any applicable requirements set out in:
- Schedule 2 of the water fittings regulations, byelaws in Scotland
- The Regulators Specification for backflow
- The performance specification the device or arrangement confirms to
- Water undertaker AIMs
- BS EN 806 and/or BS 8558
- Manufacturers instruction
- Any conditions of product certification
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