Has Common Sense Left the Building?
I just got off the phone with a contractor demanding to know what code section, in either the Uniform or International Plumbing Code, clearly states that a bypass is not allowed around a backflow...
Does This Make Any Sense?
I think we all agree that backflow prevention is an important part of any plumbing or water system design or installation. If a cross-connection requires a backflow prevention device or assembly to be installed...
We Are the Change We Seek
A question I’m often asked is, “How can people in the cross-connection industry influence regulations in their jurisdictions to require the necessary testing of backflow prevention assemblies?” This is a puzzling situation since it’s...
Love the Work You Do
This may sound hard to believe, but I truly love my job. I am seldom home and spend most of my time traveling to locations and teaching week-long backflow tester or repair certification classes....
Whose Certification Is It?
Yesterday I received a phone call from the owner of a fire sprinkler installation and service company. It was a type of call I typically receive several times a year. After he introduced himself,...