Plumbers face confusion and lack of clear guidance when installing vacuum breakers with varying certification requirements and model-specific port positions.

No clear, accessible guidance or tool exists to quickly determine installation adjustments based on local code variations or model changes, leading to ad-hoc workarounds.

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

May 22, 2026

Workarounds Described

'give a left-hand vacuum breaker an extra half rotation on the bottom male threads and call it a day'
'leave the ball valve handles towards the house'

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile reference tool that provides jurisdiction-specific installation requirements and model-specific diagrams to avoid ad-hoc workarounds

App Concept

CodeComply Install Guide

An app that provides up-to-date vacuum breaker installation specifications and local code requirements. Plumbers can input their municipality or model number to get step-by-step instructions, including adjustments like extra rotations or handle orientation.

Key Features

Search by municipality/AHJ for local vacuum breaker certification requirements
Model-specific installation diagrams (e.g., Zurn 720A test port positions)
Step-by-step adjustment guide (e.g., extra rotations, handle orientation)
Code update notifications and compliance checklist

Target Users: Plumbers and contractors installing backflow prevention devices in residential and commercial settings, especially those working across multiple jurisdictions.

Revenue Model: Freemium with $9.99/mo pro tier for unlimited municipality lookups

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