What Is a Double Check Valve and Why Do Fire Protection Systems Need One? — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
December 8, 2025
3 min read
A double check valve is a backflow prevention device commonly required in fire sprinkler systems to keep contaminated water from flowing back into a building’s potable water supply. Fire departments, water authorities, and local code officials rely on double check valves to maintain system integrity, reduce contamination risks, and support uninterrupted fire protection. At Pye-Barker Fire & […]