backflow information excel.xlsx

This file is a backflow prevention device identification inventory spreadsheet for the VA Medical Center (VAMC) Fayetteville. The document provides a comprehensive catalog of 51 existing fire protection and backflow prevention devices installed throughout the facility, organized by building number, floor, room location, and device identification. The inventory includes detailed specifications for each device, including the type of backflow preventer (Double Check or Reduced Pressure Principal), degree of hazard classification (Low or High Hazard), manufacturer, serial number, pipe size, and intended purpose such as fire protection, domestic water supply, HVAC cooling water feed, humidifier feed, and sterilization equipment.

The devices are distributed across 18 buildings within the VAMC campus, with the majority of inspections conducted in September 2016 and a few in February 2016. The inventory encompasses various manufacturers including Ames, Watts, Colt, Wilkins, Zurn-Wilkins, Febco, Combraco, and Apollo, with pipe sizes ranging from 3/4 inches to 8 inches. Low hazard devices are primarily Double Check units protecting fire suppression systems and meter bypass applications, while high hazard devices are predominantly Reduced Pressure Principal units safeguarding domestic water, HVAC systems, humidifiers, and other specialized equipment. This inventory appears to support the related federal contract opportunity for fire alarm inspection and services at the Veterans Health Administration facility.