Code-compliant Backflow Installs
Code-compliant Backflow Installs | Commercial Plumbing | Plumbing | Ten Mile
From bustling restaurants to sprawling industrial sites, Ten Mile businesses trust HEP to safeguard their water supply. Our licensed experts design and install code-compliant backflow preventers that stand up to the toughest inspections, tailoring each system to the unique demands of your commercial plumbing infrastructure while minimizing downtime for your staff and customers.
We handle everything—permits, installation, certification, and annual testing—so you stay focused on running your operation. With 24/7 emergency support and a workmanship guarantee, HEP delivers the confidence you need to keep water flowing safely and keep local regulators satisfied.
FAQs
What is a backflow prevention device and why do commercial properties in Ten Mile need one?
A backflow prevention device stops contaminated water from flowing backward into the public drinking-water system. Ten Mile follows both Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) regulations and the International Plumbing Code (IPC), which require all commercial buildings with potential cross-connections—such as irrigation systems, fire-sprinkler lines, boilers, or chemical dispensers—to have an approved, functioning backflow preventer. Installing one protects your staff, customers, and the community from health risks and helps you avoid fines or service shutoffs.
How do your installations ensure compliance with local and state plumbing codes?
Our licensed plumbers begin every project by reviewing site plans against current TDEC Cross-Connection Control Manual requirements, Meigs County/Utility District ordinances, and the latest IPC and ASSE standards. We size and select the appropriate device (RPZ, DCVA, or PVB), use lead-free, UPC-listed materials, and install units at the mandated height with proper clearance for testing and maintenance. Before we leave, we perform a certified field test and complete all paperwork required by the local water authority so your device is immediately code-compliant.
What types of backflow preventers do you install for commercial facilities?
We install Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) assemblies for high-hazard applications, Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCVAs) for medium hazards, and Pressure Vacuum Breakers (PVBs) for irrigation or outdoor systems. We also retrofit existing lines with spill-resistant vacuum breakers or add bypass lines when redundancy is necessary. Our team will evaluate your specific water uses, hazard level, and flow demand to recommend the safest, most cost-effective device.
How often does a commercial backflow preventer need to be tested and certified in Ten Mile?
TDEC regulations require annual testing by a certified backflow tester for all commercial devices. Some high-hazard sites—restaurants, medical facilities, or chemical processing plants—may need semi-annual tests if specified by the utility district. After installation, we register your device, place you on our reminder schedule, and provide digital copies of each passing test for your records and for utility district submission.
Will installing a new device disrupt my business operations?
Downtime is minimal. We schedule work during off-peak hours when possible, isolate only the necessary section of your water line, and use temporary bypasses to keep critical fixtures online. Typical cut-in and testing takes two to four hours for most commercial services; larger assemblies may require a half-day. We coordinate with facility managers beforehand so you can plan around any short water shutoffs.
How much does a code-compliant backflow installation cost and what factors influence pricing?
Prices generally range from $650 for a small ¾-inch PVB on an irrigation system up to $4,000+ for a 4-inch RPZ on a fire line. Key cost factors include device size, hazard classification, pipe material (copper, ductile iron, or PVC), required excavation or wall penetration, and whether an enclosure or heat tracing is needed for freeze protection. We provide itemized, upfront quotes and can bundle annual testing into a service plan to lock in long-term savings.