At Shield Fire Protection, safety doesn’t stop at fire suppression. Water integrity is just as vital to protecting life, property, and public health. Our Backflow and Cross Connection Control services ensure your water systems remain clean, compliant, and safeguarded against contamination.
Whether you manage a residential complex, commercial property, or light industrial facility, backflow prevention is not only essential — it’s required by municipal and provincial codes. Our certified technicians provide professional testing, inspection, and maintenance to keep your systems functioning reliably and within regulation.
What Is Backflow — and Why It Matters
Backflow occurs when water flow reverses direction within a plumbing system, allowing contaminants or non-potable water to enter the clean water supply.
This can happen due to a sudden drop in water pressure, a line break, or improper system configuration.
Without proper prevention devices, backflow can introduce harmful substances — including chemicals, bacteria, or fire protection additives — into drinking water lines.
Our job is to ensure that never happens.
Our Comprehensive Backflow Services
Shield Fire Protection offers a complete suite of backflow prevention and control services designed to meet Alberta’s stringent regulatory standards.
Our services include:
• Certified Backflow Assembly Testing: Annual inspection and performance verification of all backflow prevention devices, completed by certified technicians.
• Installation & Replacement: Expert installation of new prevention assemblies or replacement of existing devices to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Cross Connection Surveys: Detailed evaluation of potential contamination points in your water systems to identify and eliminate risks.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Routine service and on-demand repairs for any malfunctioning or damaged assemblies.
• Compliance Reporting: Documentation for municipal submission and recordkeeping — ensuring your property remains in full regulatory compliance.
Certified Professionals You Can Trust
Every Shield Fire Protection technician is fully certified to perform testing and maintenance on all recognized backflow prevention assemblies. We adhere to industry standards set by organizations such as the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association (CASA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
We maintain close partnerships with suppliers and regulators to ensure our clients’ systems always meet or exceed evolving safety codes and inspection standards.
Prevent Contamination. Protect Confidence.
Backflow prevention is one of the most effective ways to protect your building’s water quality and community health. Whether you require annual certification, new installation, or cross connection consulting, Shield Fire Protection is your trusted partner in water system safety.
Protecting what matters most — with integrity, precision, and experience.