Backflow preventers are installed with a fire sprinkler system to prevent any contaminated water from flowing back into the main water supply. Installing a backflow preventer usually costs around $300 ...

Multipurpose residential fire sprinkler systems combine fire sprinklers with a home's plumbing, which means that a plumber can often install both. And with the 2009 International Residential Code ...

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - If you’re getting a sprinkler system ready for the season, experts say it’s important to test for backflow. Backflow occurs when water flows in the wrong direction, leading to ...