Annual backflow preventer testing and inspection services performed by a licensed fire protection contractor. Certified, fully documented, and submitted to your local authority having jurisdiction. Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach & Monroe County.
State licensed fire protection contractor • License #FPC25-000017
A backflow inspection is an annual test of your backflow prevention assembly to verify it is functioning correctly and preventing contaminated water from flowing back into the public water supply. It is required by law for most commercial properties in Florida and must be performed by a certified backflow tester.
Most property owners only learn their backflow preventer needs annual testing when they receive a notice from their water utility or local authority. By then, they may already be out of compliance. A lapsed backflow test can result in fines, service interruptions, and complications with your insurer.
As a licensed fire protection contractor serving South Florida, we perform annual backflow inspections on fire suppression and domestic water systems across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe County. Every test is documented and submitted to the appropriate authority. Ready to get yours scheduled?
Florida law requires annual testing of all backflow prevention assemblies on fire suppression systems and domestic water connections. Tests must be conducted by a certified backflow prevention tester and results submitted to the local water authority or AHJ. Failure to comply can result in fines or water service interruption.
Get Your Test Scheduled →Florida Fire Solutions holds active license #FPC25-000017. Every inspection is performed by a trained technician and documented in a written report that meets AHJ and insurance standards.
A certified backflow inspection tests the mechanical function of your backflow prevention assembly under field conditions to verify it is holding and preventing reverse flow. The process follows a defined testing protocol and results are recorded on a standardized test report form.
If the assembly fails the test, we document the failure, identify the cause, and can coordinate the repair or replacement needed to bring the device back into compliance.
Different backflow prevention assemblies are required for different hazard levels. The type installed on your property determines the testing protocol used. We test all common assembly types found across South Florida commercial properties.
Required for high-hazard connections including fire suppression systems connected to the domestic water supply
Required for low-to-moderate hazard connections on domestic water and irrigation systems
We serve commercial and multi-family properties across four South Florida counties. If your property is in any of the areas below, we can schedule your annual backflow inspection, perform the certified test, and handle submission to your local water authority.
Each county and municipality in South Florida has its own water authority with its own submission process for backflow test results. We handle the paperwork and submission on your behalf so you don't have to navigate the process yourself. You receive a copy of the completed test report for your own records.
Call us directly at (305) 707-3473 and we'll confirm coverage for your property address, let you know the local submission requirements, and get you on the schedule.
A lot of companies will send a tech with a clipboard and call it an inspection. We approach it differently. Every visit we make is backed by a licensed fire protection company with real accountability and documentation you can actually use.
South Florida's water infrastructure, climate, and regulatory environment make annual backflow testing especially important for commercial property owners.
Local water authorities across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County actively enforce backflow testing requirements and cross-connection control programs. Notices of non-compliance are common, and properties with lapsed tests can face fines or water service interruptions. We regularly work with property managers who only discovered their test was overdue after receiving a utility notice.
The salt air and humidity in coastal areas, particularly in Monroe County and along Miami-Dade's waterfront, accelerate wear on backflow prevention assemblies. Annual testing catches deteriorating check valves and seals before a failure creates both a compliance problem and a potential contamination risk.
If you're searching for a backflow inspection company near me across any of the four South Florida counties we serve, reach out directly and we'll confirm your local requirements, test your assembly, and handle submission to your water authority.
Annual testing is required for virtually all backflow prevention assemblies connected to fire suppression systems and many domestic water connections in Florida. The specific requirement depends on your local water authority and hazard classification. Most commercial properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe County are subject to annual testing and must submit results to the water utility or AHJ.
If the assembly fails, we document the failure on the test report, identify the cause, and can coordinate the repair or replacement needed to get the device back into compliance. A failed test does not mean your water service is immediately interrupted, but the deficiency needs to be corrected and a passing test submitted to your water authority within the timeframe they set.
Yes. Part of our service is handling submission to the appropriate local water authority or AHJ on your behalf. Every county and city in South Florida has its own submission process and forms. We know the requirements for each area we serve and file the results correctly the first time. You receive a copy of the completed test report for your own property records.
Backflow inspections must be performed by a certified backflow prevention tester. Certification requirements vary by county and water utility, but all require demonstrated training and testing knowledge. As a licensed fire protection contractor with backflow prevention certification, we meet the qualifications required across the South Florida counties we serve.
Yes, and we recommend it when the backflow preventer is part of the fire suppression system. Coordinating both services in a single visit reduces disruption to your property and your tenants and gives you one complete set of documentation for both the annual fire sprinkler inspection and the backflow test. Just let us know when you schedule and we'll plan the visit accordingly.
Call us as soon as possible. Water utility notices typically include a deadline for submitting a passing test report. We'll get you scheduled quickly, perform the certified test, and submit the results to the utility before your deadline. If the assembly needs repair, we'll document the failure and coordinate the corrective work to keep the process moving.
Find your city above and visit the dedicated page for your area, or reach out directly. We'll confirm your system type, your frequency requirements, and get you on the calendar fast. No runaround, no overselling.
