| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50-$250 per device |
| Time | Short service appointment; results due within 10 days |
| Who's qualified | Certified tester registered with the City of Tulsa |
How often is annual backflow testing required in Tulsa?
Oklahoma's adopted plumbing code requires reduced pressure principle, double check, and vacuum breaker assemblies to be tested at installation, after repairs or relocation, and at least once a year. Tulsa runs its Backflow Prevention/Cross Connection Control Program under Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances.
Who can perform annual backflow certification in Tulsa?
Annual backflow testing in Tulsa generally must be done by a certified tester registered with the City of Tulsa. Oklahoma has no standalone statewide backflow tester license, so local purveyors approve testers, often requiring a plumbing license plus backflow certification. The city's water-meter specifications also require testing by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance.
What paperwork follows annual backflow certification in Tulsa?
Test results must be submitted to the City of Tulsa Utilities Department within 10 days of testing using official forms. Annual testing usually does not require a new permit, but the results still must be filed. Many testers handle the paperwork submission for you.
When should Tulsa backflow devices be tested or winterized?
Tulsa's mean first 28°F hard freeze falls on November 14, and the mean last hard freeze is March 17, giving a mean of 241 days between hard freezes. Schedule annual testing outside freeze windows and ask the pro about winterization timing for exposed assemblies.
What to do next
- Confirm your assembly type - reduced pressure principle, double check, or vacuum breaker - since all must be tested at least once a year.
- Ask any tester for proof of a plumbing license, backflow certification, and City of Tulsa registration before booking.
- Request an itemized quote showing the per-device price and whether filing results with the City of Tulsa Utilities Department is included.
- Ask the pro to submit official test forms within 10 days of the test.
- Call (918) 202-2068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow testers.
Tulsa Backflow is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
