If you own a commercial building, apartment complex, restaurant, medical office, or even certain residential properties in Burbank, you may receive an annual notice requiring your backflow prevention assembly to be tested.
Many property owners wonder why this testing is required, what happens during the inspection, and how to stay compliant with the City of Burbank’s requirements.
This guide explains the backflow testing process, why it matters, and what you can expect when scheduling service in Burbank.
Why Does Burbank Require Backflow Testing?
The City of Burbank protects the public drinking water system through a Cross-Connection Control Program. A backflow prevention assembly prevents contaminated water from flowing backward into the public water supply during pressure changes.
Which Properties in Burbank Need Annual Backflow Testing?
Commercial buildings, apartment complexes, restaurants, medical offices, industrial facilities, schools, churches, fire sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, multi-family properties, and some single-family homes with identified cross-connections.
How Does the Burbank Backflow Testing Process Work?
A certified tester locates the assembly, temporarily shuts off water, connects calibrated test equipment, tests the internal valves, verifies performance, and submits results electronically through SwiftComply when required.
What Is SwiftComply?
SwiftComply is the electronic compliance system used by the City of Burbank to manage backflow testing records and reporting.
What Happens If My Backflow Device Fails?
Many failed assemblies can be repaired by replacing worn internal parts and then retested. If the assembly is beyond repair, replacement may be recommended.
Why You Should Schedule Early
Scheduling early helps avoid deadline issues, provides time for repairs if needed, and ensures reports are submitted on time.
Why Choose Simply Backflow?
Simply Backflow provides certified testing, repairs, replacements, annual compliance testing, commercial and residential service, flexible scheduling, and electronic reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Testing is generally required annually.
• Most tests take 20–45 minutes.
• Someone may need to provide access.
• Testing must be performed by a certified tester.
• If you miss your deadline, schedule service as soon as possible.
Schedule Your Burbank Backflow Test
Contact Simply Backflow to schedule certified backflow testing, repairs, installations, and compliance reporting for properties throughout Burbank.