Yes, yes, and yes. The original proposal was based on observed failures of BFPAs to operate properly during main drain testing.
Glendale, AZ public library specifically comes to mind. Dwight ________________________________ From: Todd Williams <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 9:32 PM Subject: Re: SIGN for Backflow Prevention Assembly Forward Flow Test Has there ever been an instance of system failure due to the backflow not properly opening? How about detection of a BFP problem during a full flow test. How about something subsequent to the initial acceptance? Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT 860-535-2080 www.fpdc.com _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
