| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $150 to $500 including parts, labor, retest, and report filing |
| Time | 1 to 2 hours of labor on standard-size assemblies |
| Who's qualified | Ask for proof of insurance, relevant certifications (e.g., ASE for auto repair), and any license your state or city requires. |
Broken Arrow, OK: what's different here
Broken Arrow is in Tulsa County, about 14 miles and roughly 17 minutes from Tulsa via US-64 and OK 51. Many of its residences are single-family suburban homes built during rapid post-1970 growth, when the population jumped from 11,980 in 1970 to 74,841 in 2000. That housing stock means plenty of irrigation systems and backflow assemblies needing periodic rebuilds. Broken Arrow code also requires a backwater device for new buildings connected to the sanitary sewer.
Who can rebuild a backflow preventer in Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow's municipal code says a backflow prevention device must be installed by a plumbing contractor licensed with the State of Oklahoma and registered with the City of Broken Arrow. Testing, certification, and repair must be done by testers who meet American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association requirements and are registered by the City as licensed testers. Ask the pro for proof of license and City registration before work starts.
Does Broken Arrow require a permit for the rebuild?
Broken Arrow's permitting page says permits are required for any type of structure being built within the city, and most permits are handled through the Community Permitting and Licensing division. The code also requires installation by a licensed plumber at the property owner's expense. Confirm permit needs with the division before scheduling a rebuild.
How does freezing weather affect a backflow preventer rebuild?
Broken Arrow code says backflow preventers shall not be located in areas subject to freezing unless they can be removed by unions or protected with heat, insulation, or both. Tulsa's mean first 28°F hard freeze hits around November 14, and the mean last one is around March 17. Plan rebuilds and winterization around those dates.
Do irrigation backflow preventers need annual testing in Broken Arrow?
City of Tulsa guidance says a lawn irrigation system backflow preventer should be tested annually by a qualified professional. A rebuild should end with a retest and report filing, which is included in the typical $150 to $500 range. Ask the pro to file the report with the City after the work.
What to do next
- Ask for a written quote itemizing parts, labor, retest, and report filing so it fits the $150-$500 range.
- Verify the pro holds an Oklahoma plumbing license and is registered with the City of Broken Arrow as a licensed tester.
- Confirm the pro meets American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association tester requirements.
- Schedule the rebuild before the mean first 28°F hard freeze around November 14, and ask about freeze protection.
- 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.
