B&L Backflow
Top-recommended by Reno homeowners on r/Reno for testing 2-inch residential fire sprinkler backflow valves at ~$70 instead of the $600 charged by commercial fire companies. Files directly into backflow.tmwa.com.
Compare 7 verified local providers approved for Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) (TMWA Online Backflow Test Portal) and City of Reno & City of Sparks Environmental Control 90-day commercial grease interceptor manifests.
| Official Program | Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control Program ↗ |
|---|---|
| Filing Portal & Fee | TMWA Online Backflow Test Portal $0 (Free online portal submission by TMWA-registered testers) |
| Tester Registry | View Official Municipal Tester List ↗ |
| Annual Deadline Rule | Annual testing required on all residential irrigation, residential fire sprinkler (2-inch RP/DCVA), and commercial containment assemblies prior to the notice anniversary date. |
| Non-Compliance Penalty | Water service disconnection notice under TMWA Rule 5 & Northern Nevada Public Health enforcement after final past-due notice. |
| Utility Contact | (775) 834-8080 • 1355 Capital Blvd, Reno, NV 89502 |
| Official Program | Industrial Pretreatment & Grease Interceptor (FOG) Program ↗ |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Pumping Schedule | Every 60–90 days (or whenever combined floating grease + settled solids exceed the 25% Rule) to protect the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF). |
| Manifest & Hauler Rule | Food Service Establishments (FSEs) must use a Washoe County-permitted liquid waste hauler and retain pump-out manifests on-site for Environmental Control inspectors. |
| Violation Fines | Administrative citations up to $1,000/day per violation plus Sewer Overflow cost recovery. |
| Environmental Desk | (775) 334-4230 (Reno) / (775) 861-4152 (Sparks) |
| Governing Code | NAC 445A.67185 – 445A.67255 & TMWA Rule 5 |
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Top-recommended by Reno homeowners on r/Reno for testing 2-inch residential fire sprinkler backflow valves at ~$70 instead of the $600 charged by commercial fire companies. Files directly into backflow.tmwa.com.
Fast text-message scheduling for residential irrigation and fire line backflows; submits digital gauge test results directly to TMWA's online portal.
High-volume residential and HOA irrigation backflow tester serving Reno and Sparks with automated annual reminder scheduling.
Local Reno specialist dedicated exclusively to backflow prevention assembly testing, winterization checks, and TMWA compliance filing.
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Complete vacuum pumping, hydro-jetting, wall scraping, and official manifest documentation for City of Reno & Sparks Environmental Control inspections.
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Check what your job should actually cost in Reno & Sparks before accepting an inflated quote—and compare against municipal non-compliance penalties.
Direct answers sourced from Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) and City of Reno & City of Sparks Environmental Control regulations.
Many commercial fire sprinkler contractors in Reno set a $450–$600 minimum dispatch fee to discourage homeowners from booking single-valve residential tests. Under TMWA rules, any tester on the Official TMWA Approved Backflow Testers list can test your residential fire line or irrigation backflow assembly—and independent specialists like B&L Backflow or Alpine Backflow typically charge $60–$95 and submit the result online.
Approved testers submit results electronically through the TMWA Online Backflow Test Portal (backflow.tmwa.com) using their registered tester number and calibrated gauge serial number. Always confirm your tester files directly in the portal and emails you a PDF receipt.
City of Reno Utility Services (Environmental Control) and City of Sparks require commercial food service establishments to pump grease interceptors every 60 to 90 days, or sooner if combined floating grease and settled solids reach 25% of the liquid depth, and maintain signed hauler manifests on-site.
Connect with a certified tester or permitted liquid waste hauler who files directly with your municipal utility portal.