New York City Backflow Prevention & Testing

Did You Receive a Backflow Violation?Relax! We Can Take Care of EVERYTHING.

If you have received an order from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) informing you that your premises are in need of backflow prevention devices, you may be wondering what you should do. 

Make one easy call to Maxwell Plumb Mechanical and your backflow problems are over. Our backflow team will take care of everything! We will immediately contact all proper authorities, fix any violations and work with you to determine your exact backflow needs, create a plan and submit the plan for approval. 

Upon approval our licensed master plumbers will properly install your backflow prevention device to all codes and city regulations, arrange for all inspections and perform all required annual testing.

Experience Hassle-Free Backflow Solutions with Us

We handle everything for you and that’s the reason why Maxwell Plumb has been New York City’s leading authority on Backflow Prevention Systems for over 22 years.  Our team of designers, engineers, technicians, and licensed master plumbers are backflow professionals with decades of experience. 

We meet and exceed backflow industry standards. We will handle everything from design and engineering to plan approval, installation, repairs, and annual testing. 

Here’s What Maxwell Plumb Will Do For You:

• On-site evaluation and analysis to determine your best backflow solution
• Our engineers will design a backflow system that is in absolute compliance with DEP regulations – saving you costly violations or loss of business
• Delivery of design plans to the DEP for approval
• We are available for emergency plumbing repairs
• Our licensed Master Plumbers will professionally install your backflow system to our stringent specifications
• We will arrange for all inspections
• We perform the required annual testing
• We make backflow prevention easy for you

Maxwell Plumb exceeds commercial plumbing industry standards. We will handle everything from design and engineering to plan approval, installation, service, repairs, and annual testing.

Schedule reliable & lasting backflow preventer installation in New York City by calling (718) 509-6398 or by contacting us online today!

New York City Backflow Compliance Rules & Regulations

To protect New York City’s water supply many businesses are legally mandated to install and maintain approved backflow preventers to avoid contaminated water or chemicals from flowing back into the public drinking water system. If you do not meet the new requirements you are subject to a costly violation of up to $2,000 and possible loss of business.

Device Installation & Inspection Procedure

The DEP has established the following criteria to install, operate and maintain a proper backflow prevention device:

• First, you must hire a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) to prepare two sets of backflow prevention plans for your property. These must be submitted with two application forms to DEP’s Cross-Connect Control Unit for approval. If approved, the DEP will notify you via mail and return a copy of the plans to your PE or RA.
• Your backflow prevention device in New York City must then be installed in accordance with the DEP-approved plans. Installation must comply with NYC Department of Buildings's regulations and requirements.
• Once installed, the device must be tested by a New York Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester.
• Once testing is completed, a test report must be filed immediately with DEP (within 30 days of device installation). In the event of an improper installation, DEP will notify you or your PE/RA. The device will need to be fixed and then resubmitted for inspection and certification.
• Your backflow prevention device must be properly maintained and will be subject to annual testing and inspection by a certified tester.