Who needs a backflow test
- Restaurants, car washes and dental or medical offices
- Plazas and industrial units with fire sprinkler or irrigation connections
- Buildings with boilers, chemical feeders or process equipment
- Any property that has received a testing notice from the Region
What the annual test covers
- Check valves and relief valve tested with a calibrated test kit
- Shut-off valves on both sides of the device exercised and inspected
- Test results recorded on the required report for filing
- Repair or rebuild of failed devices, then a retest
How a test visit runs
- Book a time when the water can be off for a short period.
- We notify staff, close the downstream valve and connect the test kit.
- Each check valve is tested and the readings recorded.
- The device is returned to service and the report is prepared for you.
Region of Peel rules
The Region of Peel runs a backflow prevention program for industrial, commercial and institutional properties, and devices generally need to be tested by a qualified tester on a regular schedule with results submitted to the Region. Filing steps get revised now and then, so confirm the current Region of Peel requirements or ask us what your notice means when you call.
Tools, access and testing
| Tools we bring | Trailer jetter, sectional machine, camera with locator, calibrated test kit |
|---|---|
| What we open | Cleanouts, interceptor lids, mechanical room valves, ceiling tiles |
| What we test | Line flow at full load, device readings, valve shut-off and restart |
Where in Brampton we do this
We take backflow testing calls right across the city, including Snelgrove, Heart Lake, Fletcher's Creek South, Bramalea and the streets around them.
Questions we get
How long does a test take?
Most single devices are tested in under an hour, plus the time needed to shut down and restore water.
What if the device fails?
We can usually rebuild it with a repair kit the same day, then retest so you have a passing report.