| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $50 to $200 per device |
| Time | Short visit for typical tests; 2 to 3 days for installations |
| Who's qualified | Must hold a backflow prevention license meeting International Plumbing Code criteria |
Gilcrease Hills: what's different here
Gilcrease Hills is a hillside neighborhood in Tulsa, OK, characterized by wooded ridgelines and curving roads. The area covers 2.9 square miles and features a mix of housing, with 74.3% of homes being single detached. The median home year built is 1972, with homes constructed between the 1950s and the 21st century.
City of Tulsa Backflow Requirements for Gilcrease Hills
New backflow preventer installations in Tulsa require a permit from the City of Tulsa Planning and Development Department. The City of Tulsa mandates that any backflow assembly must be tested by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance. Furthermore, the double check detector assembly design working pressure must be a minimum of 150 psi.
Annual Backflow Testing for Gilcrease Hills Properties
Annual testing is routine in Tulsa due to the climate and local water authority requirements. Lawn irrigation system backflow preventers must be tested annually by a qualified professional. Tulsa's climate includes a mean first hard freeze on November 14 and a mean last hard freeze on March 17, making seasonal testing important.
Training and Certification for Local Backflow Testing
Certification for backflow testing requires an ODEQ-approved course of about 2 to 3 days plus a state exam. These credentials include Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester and Backflow Preventer Maintenance and Repair. Renewal requires 18 continuing-education hours every three years.
What to do next
- Verify the local pro has training for Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester.
- Confirm the device working pressure is a minimum of 150 psi, per City of Tulsa specifications.
- Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before any work begins.
- Schedule annual testing for any lawn irrigation system backflow preventers.
- 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.
