| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $75 to $150 per device; Oklahoma range $50 to $250 |
| Time | Varies by device and access - confirm timing in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Certified backflow prevention assembly tester with ABPA or ASSE certification |
Brady Arts District: what's different here
The Brady Arts District is centered at Main Street and Brady Avenue, just north of the Santa Fe Railroad tracks from downtown Tulsa. Its small-area plan calls for mixed-income residential and live/work options, so the district mixes redevelopment with residential uses. That mix means both irrigation systems and fire protection piping can fall under Tulsa's annual testing rules. With Tulsa's first mean hard freeze on November 14, timing your test before winter matters.
Who can perform backflow testing in Tulsa?
Tulsa requires testing by a certified backflow prevention assembly tester. Certification comes from passing written and hands-on exams through the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) or the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), and it must be kept current. Oklahoma has no standalone statewide backflow tester license, so local water purveyors typically also require a plumbing license.
Which devices need annual backflow testing in Brady Arts District?
Tulsa's Fire Prevention Code requires all backflow preventers in fire protection system piping to be tested every year. Homeowners with lawn irrigation systems are also advised to have the backflow preventer tested annually by a qualified professional. Test reports must be submitted to the city water utility.
When should Brady Arts District properties schedule testing?
Tulsa's mean first 28°F hard freeze falls on November 14, and the mean last one is March 17, with a mean of 241 days between hard freezes. Scheduling annual backflow testing before the November freeze window helps protect irrigation assemblies. The mean first 32°F frost is even earlier, on November 3.
What does Tulsa require for new backflow assemblies?
City of Tulsa water-meter specifications require a backflow assembly to be tested by a City-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance. The specifications also set a minimum 150 psi design working pressure for double check detector assemblies. The city maintains formal design and compliance guidance for backflow systems.
What to do next
- Identify your device type - irrigation double-check or fire line assembly - so the quote matches the test Tulsa requires.
- Ask the tester for current ABPA or ASSE certification and a plumbing license before booking.
- Schedule the annual test before Tulsa's mean first 28°F hard freeze on November 14.
- Confirm the tester will submit the test report to the city water utility as Tulsa requires.
- 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.
