| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Tests run $50-$250; rebuild kits and repairs billed separately |
| Time | Certification renewal every 3 years; test course takes 2-3 days |
| Who's qualified | DEQ-certified, City of Tulsa-registered tester with CIB plumbing license plus ABPA or ASSE certification |
What does a backflow preventer rebuild cost in Tulsa?
Oklahoma tests typically run $50-$250, but repair parts, rebuild kits, and any retest after a failure are billed separately. A standard irrigation double-check assembly usually sits at the low end of that range, while RPZ assemblies and commercial fire lines cost more. Tulsa also charges a $79.00 backflow prevention assembly permit.
Who can rebuild a backflow preventer in Tulsa?
Tulsa requires testing by professionals certified by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and registered with the City of Tulsa. Most jurisdictions require ABPA or ASSE certification alongside the CIB plumbing license for work that covers the assembly. Tulsa accepts both ASSE and ABPA certifications.
Is a permit required for a backflow preventer rebuild in Tulsa?
Yes. Tulsa's plumbing permit fee schedule lists a backflow prevention assembly permit at $79.00. After the work, test reports must be submitted to Tulsa Public Works Water and Sewer Services.
When should I rebuild or test my Tulsa backflow preventer?
Tulsa requires annual testing for all covered commercial and industrial assemblies, and the city says irrigation backflow preventers should be tested annually by a qualified professional. Plan around freeze dates: the mean first 28°F hard freeze is November 14 and the mean last one is March 17. Tulsa averages 241 days between hard freezes, which matters for winterization timing.
Do rebuilt assemblies need to meet Tulsa specifications?
Tulsa's water-meter specifications say an assembly must be tested by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance. For double check detector assemblies, the design working pressure must be at least 150 psi. Tulsa city code (Title 14, 901.6.3) references certification from recognized programs.
What to do next
- Ask whether the $50-$250 quote covers testing only, since rebuild kits and retests are billed separately.
- Verify the tester holds ABPA or ASSE certification plus a CIB plumbing license, and is registered with the City of Tulsa.
- Budget for the $79.00 backflow prevention assembly plumbing permit in Tulsa.
- Confirm the rebuilt assembly will be tested by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance.
- 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.
