ABPA Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing
Irrivive is certified by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) to test, diagnose, and repair backflow prevention assemblies. That means your annual test is done to the recognized standard, your report is accepted by your water provider, and your drinking water stays protected — in Parker and across the Denver south metro.
What ABPA Certification Means
The ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification confirms the tester has been trained, passed a written examination, and demonstrated — in a proctored field exam — the ability to test and diagnose every type of backflow assembly. ABPA's field test procedures follow the USC Foundation for Cross-Connection Control Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition.
For you, that's simple: one certified technician who can legally sign off your annual test, file the report, and fix the assembly if it fails — no second contractor, no scheduling shuffle.
Assemblies We Test
Highest hazard protection — required for most commercial and high-risk connections.
Fire-line protection with a bypass meter to detect leaks or theft.
Common residential irrigation protection against back-siphonage.
A spill-proof alternative to the PVB for tight installs.
Fire Suppression Line Testing
Fire sprinkler and fire-line connections are a high-hazard cross-connection that water providers test annually just like irrigation. Irrivive's ABPA certification covers fire-line assemblies too — including Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies (RPDA) — so commercial and multi-family properties can satisfy both the fire marshal and the water utility with one certified visit.
- Annual and post-repair testing of fire-line backflow assemblies
- Detector-assembly bypass checks to catch hidden leaks or water theft
- Repair quotes up front if an assembly fails the field test
- Completed test report filed for your fire-line records and water provider
How Testing Works
Schedule Your Test
Book online or call. We confirm a window that works for you — most tests are done in a single visit.
Certified Field Test
Trent performs the ABPA field test procedure on each assembly and documents pass/fail results.
On-Spot Repair (If Needed)
If an assembly fails, we quote the repair up front and can often fix it the same visit.
Report & Filing
You get a completed test report for your water provider and your records — compliance handled.
Why Annual Testing Matters in Colorado
Backflow assemblies are the barrier between your irrigation system and the public drinking-water supply. A worn spring, a fouled seat, or a cracked check valve can silently let contaminants siphon back in. Colorado water providers require annual testing to catch exactly that — and they'll suspend irrigation service if a test lapses.
As an ABPA-certified tester, Irrivive handles the test, the paperwork, and any repair in one visit — so you stay compliant and your water stays safe.
See our backflow repair serviceBackflow Testing FAQ
What does ABPA certification mean?+
ABPA is the American Backflow Prevention Association. Their Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification verifies the tester has been trained, passed a written exam, and demonstrated the ability to test and diagnose backflow assemblies using the USC Manual of Cross-Connection Control field procedures. It's the credential water providers look for to accept a test report.
How often does my backflow preventer need testing?+
In most Colorado jurisdictions, backflow prevention assemblies must be tested annually, and after any repair or relocation. Your water provider sends a reminder; we help you stay ahead of the deadline so your water isn't flagged non-compliant.
Which assemblies can you test?+
We test Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ), Double Check (DC/DCDA), Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB), and Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker (SVB) assemblies — both irrigation and domestic/fire-line connections.
What happens if my assembly fails the test?+
We document the failure, give you an upfront price for the repair, and can often complete the fix the same visit. After repair, the assembly is re-tested and we file the passing report with your water provider.
Do you test fire suppression / fire-line assemblies?+
Yes. Our ABPA certification covers fire-line backflow assemblies, including Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies (RPDA). We test and report on fire sprinkler connections so commercial and multi-family properties stay compliant with both the water utility and the fire marshal.
Can you verify your certification?+
Yes. ABPA maintains a public tester credential search at abpa.org. We're happy to provide our certificate number ahead of your appointment — just ask when you book.
Due for Your Annual Backflow Test?
Book an ABPA-certified test with Irrivive — owner-operated, upfront pricing, report filed for you.
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