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Is a BFP required on my steam fill line if no autofill?

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Joseph_4
Joseph_4 Member Posts: 319
in Strictly Steam
Can anyone tell me the answer to a question. If someone has decided against an automatic fill on their new steam boiler and will have a manual fill that is opened and closed each time he fills system (say a 1/2 ball valve) is he required to have a BFP (say a watts 9d)? Wouldn't it be superfluous?

Thanks

Joe

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  • jim s_2
    jim s_2 Member Posts: 116
    Not required here

    Like you said,would serve no purpose.
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,577
    requirements for backflow preventer

    i could not agree more on the lack of need for a back-flow on a manual fill system; however here in omaha, we were still required to have one installed, and to have the yearly inspection! this in spite of the presence of a spring-loaded fill valve, which cannot be left open.

    this device on a steam system, serves only one higher purpose--to enrich the manufacturer! on hot water systems, the situation is a little different.

    our option at the time was to use a hose to fill the boiler through one of the riser tappings, with no permanent connection.--nbc
  • David Nadle
    David Nadle Member Posts: 624
    Yes...

    in New Jersey at least, and I think for the IRC in general.
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