Does the City of Burnaby require annual backflow testing?

Applicable properties equipped with testable backflow prevention assemblies are required to have the assemblies tested annually in accordance with City of Burnaby requirements.

Do you submit the required reports to the City of Burnaby?

Yes. After completing the certified backflow test, 123 Backflow prepares and submits the applicable Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report to the City of Burnaby.

Do you provide backflow testing for commercial and industrial properties?

Yes. 123 Backflow provides certified services for office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, strata corporations, restaurants and other commercial and industrial properties throughout Burnaby.

How long does backflow testing take?

Most backflow preventer tests take approximately 20 to 45 minutes per device, depending on the assembly's type, size, location, accessibility and condition.

How often should a backflow preventer be tested?

Applicable testable backflow prevention assemblies in Burnaby must be tested annually. Additional testing may be required after repair, replacement, relocation, installation or other corrective work.

What happens if my backflow preventer fails?

A failed assembly does not always require complete replacement. Depending on its condition, it may be repaired using suitable manufacturer-approved replacement components and then retested to verify proper operation.

Can you repair the device during the same visit?

In many cases, repair and retesting can be completed during the same visit when the required parts are available, the repair is straightforward and applicable permit requirements have been addressed.

Backflow Testing in Burnaby

Backflow Testing at Burnaby

Protect your property's drinking water system with certified backflow testing, professional repairs, installations, and municipal report submission throughout Burnaby.

Whether you manage a commercial office building, high-rise residential tower, industrial warehouse, manufacturing facility, healthcare clinic, educational institution, retail property, or strata corporation, 123 Backflow provides dependable service that helps you remain compliant with Burnaby's Cross Connection Control Program.

Backflow Testing for Burnaby Properties

Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver's largest commercial and industrial centres, home to office towers, business parks, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, healthcare campuses, educational institutions, and high-density residential developments. Many of these properties rely on certified backflow prevention assemblies to protect the municipal drinking water system and comply with local cross-connection control requirements.

Annual backflow testing is an important part of maintaining a safe drinking water supply while meeting municipal compliance obligations. Whether your property has a single backflow preventer or multiple devices across a large facility, certified testing helps verify that every assembly continues to operate correctly.

At 123 Backflow, we simplify the entire process by providing certified testing, professional repairs, new installations, digital municipal report submission, and annual reminder services for properties throughout Burnaby.

Who We Help in Burnaby

We proudly provide certified backflow services for a wide variety of properties throughout Burnaby, including:
🏢 Commercial Office Buildings 🏬 Mixed-Use Development
🏭 Industrial Facilities 📦 Warehouses & Distribution Centres
🏘️ Strata & Multi-Family Buildings 🛍️ Retail Businesses
🍽️ Restaurants & Food Service 🏥 Medical & Healthcare Facilities
🏫 Schools & Educational Institutions 🚿 Irrigation Systems
🔥 Fire Protection Systems 🏠 Residential Properties

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Why Burnaby Property Owners Choose 123 Backflow

Whether you manage a single commercial building or an extensive portfolio of properties, our goal is to make backflow compliance straightforward.

We provide:
✅ Certified Annual Backflow Testing
✅ Professional Backflow Repairs
✅ New Backflow Preventer Installations
✅ Digital Municipal Report Submission
✅ Annual Reminder Program
✅ Same-Day Service Available
✅ Transparent Pricing
✅ BCWWA Certified Testers
✅ $5 Million Liability Insurance

Annual Backflow Testing

Annual backflow testing verifies that your backflow preventer continues operating correctly and remains compliant with Burnaby's Cross Connection Control Program.

Our certified technicians perform the required differential pressure testing using calibrated equipment, explain the results, submit the required municipal report, and provide annual reminders to help you remain compliant year after year.

‍Learn More: Annual Backflow Testing Guide

Backflow Preventer Installation

Whether you're constructing a new building, upgrading an existing plumbing system, or replacing an aging assembly, we provide professional installation of approved backflow prevention devices for commercial, industrial, residential, irrigation, and fire protection systems.

Every installation is completed in accordance with applicable municipal requirements and industry standards.

Learn More: Backflow Preventer Installation Guide

Backflow Repair & Re-Certification

If your backflow preventer fails its annual inspection, replacement is not always necessary.

Many failed assemblies can be repaired using manufacturer-approved replacement parts before being re-tested and certified.

Our technicians will explain the problem, recommend the most practical solution, and complete the required re-certification once repairs are finished.

‍Learn More: Why Backflow Preventers Fail Inspection

Local Backflow Specialists Serving Burnaby

123 Backflow proudly serves commercial, industrial, strata, institutional, and residential properties throughout Burnaby.

From Metrotown, Brentwood, Big Bend, Burnaby Heights, Edmonds, and Deer Lake to surrounding neighbourhoods, we provide dependable certified backflow testing, repairs, installations, and municipal report submission.

Whether your property contains one backflow preventer or dozens across multiple buildings, we deliver professional service, accurate reporting, and ongoing compliance support throughout Burnaby.

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Learning Hub

Learn More About Backflow Prevention

Want to better understand your backflow prevention system?

Visit our Learning Hub for practical guides covering:
ℹ️ What is Backflow Testing?
ℹ️ Annual Backflow Testing Guide
ℹ️ Common Reason Backflow Preventers Fail

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Why Choose a Backflow Specialist?

Backflow prevention is a specialized field requiring certified testing procedures, calibrated differential pressure gauges, and a thorough understanding of municipal reporting requirements.

Unlike general plumbing contractors that offer backflow testing as one of many services, 123 Backflow focuses specifically on backflow prevention. That focus allows us to provide accurate testing, dependable reporting, professional repairs, and long-term compliance support for property owners throughout Burnaby.

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