Fire Line Backflow Preventers and Fire Sprinklers: A Coordination Guide for Owners and GCs
On most commercial projects, the fire line backflow preventer gets treated as a plumbing item. It shows up on the plumbing set, the plumber orders it, and everyone moves on. The problem is that the device sits directly upstream of the fire sprinkler system. And once it’s installed, whoever manages fire protection has to live…