Yep. Sure is

Benjamin Young


On Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM Bob Knight <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have an engineer stating that "The forward flow of the backflow
> preventor is possible through the onsite fire-hydrant."  NFPA 13 simply
> states "16.14.5.1*  Backflow  Prevention  Valves.   Means shall be
> provided  downstream of all backflow prevention valves for forward flow
> tests at a minimum flow rate of the system demand including hose allowance
> where applicable."
> The system consists of a water tank with a pump house that than supplies
> the building.  There is a fire hydrant in the underground that is
> downstream of the backlow assembly.
> I have never seen this done, so is this an acceptable method?
>
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