NYC pressure valve, back flow valve HELP!

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

Got a letter from my landlord saying that DEP requires installation of backflow valve in my mat.

I take a trip to NYC DEP (man what a bunch of tards) and get a letter stating that whole building (5 other stores and dry cleaners) needs a valve. I bring the letter to my landlord and he thanks me for doing the research and kinda brushes me off.

Well my landlord sent an architect 3 weeks ago. Who shows up with original DEP letter which says that only my mat needs a valve. I talk to him for 2 hours and he is keeps on telling me that he complete understands but still only does sketch of my store and my basement only. He said he will get in contact with building owner to discuss covering the whole building.

Today contractor shows up with a floor plan from the architect. The architect put valve right in my office! When I asked why cant it be installed in the basement contractor told me it has to be 8' above the entry of main pipe. Is this true(I cant belive it)??? He also tells me that installation will cost $6000!!!! of which half will be covered by landlord.

To be honest I'm freaking out here.
Does any one knows any contractors who installed these valves in the mats? Can someone recommend someone? I can do my own plumbing, it's not rocket science but I know the valve must be installed by "licensed" plumber.

Anyway please help with finding a new plumber or any advice will be more than welcome.

Thanks,
Faba

[pete f]

Try to sic the DEP on the building owner for all the units in it, sort of cause him to have to deal withn the problem.

Here a couple backflows from the water dept are about $1500

Maybe call the water dept and see if you can pay them,?


Or are you talking about sewer backflow? We have lint traps for that, and yes, expensive.

[Andy]

I had to install a backflow preventer/check valve two years ago. Time and material cost nearly $800 for 2.5". A licensed plumber is required for any plumbing in a commercial building in most municipalities, including mine.

$6000 seems high. Do you require extra plumbing to do this? Mine was an easy installation.




Find a plumber to charge their time (about $80-125/hr)and even with some extra runs and material you could have this done for less than $1500.

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

You should have never had the landlord do the work. If it is your responsibility, (which it is), you should have contacted a plumber directly and had the work done yourself. Whenever you get the landlord to do something for you, expect to pay twice as much if not more. The job should cost no more than $1500, tops.

What does the other commercial tenants in the building have anything to do with your location?

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

What you should have done is tell the landlord that you will hire a licensed plumber to install the device in a timely manner. Then call several plumbers and have them bid on the job. They should take care of any and all permits, paperwork, plans, etc...

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by MSKLAUNDRY
You should have never had the landlord do the work. If it is your responsibility, (which it is),


The problem is that the letters from DEP all went to landlord. I only found out about the device from landlord. I'm sure I can bring in my own plumers but I called the plumber that done work on my house and he doesn't know anything about this particular valve.

Can anyone recommend a plumberin NYC?