| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $30 to $300 per device; national average $165 |
| Time | About twenty minutes per test |
| Who's qualified | Certified tester with CIB plumbing license, per city approval |
Glenpool, OK: what's different here
Glenpool is a city of about 14,040 residents in Tulsa County, part of the Tulsa metro area. Many homes date from the 1950s through 1980s, with newer subdivisions from the 1990s onward. The city sits along the U.S. 75 corridor, about 15 miles and roughly 18 minutes by car from Tulsa.
What is the typical hourly rate for backflow work?
Plumber labor for backflow-related work commonly runs $75 to $150 per hour. The per-device price in your quote may include the test and any paperwork, so ask what is included.
Who is allowed to test backflow devices in Glenpool?
Oklahoma has no statewide backflow tester license. Cities or rural water districts approve their own testers, and many require ABPA or ASSE certification plus a CIB plumbing license.
How often does a backflow assembly need testing?
Oklahoma's adopted plumbing code requires testing at installation, after repair or relocation, and at least once a year. Keep your test report on file in case the city asks for it.
What rules govern cross-connection control in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality rules are OAC 252:631 and OAC 252:626. Testers typically complete a 2 to 3 day training course and renew every 3 years with 18 hours of continuing education.
What to do next
- Ask the Glenpool water provider which backflow testers it approves before you schedule.
- Confirm the tester holds ABPA or ASSE certification and a CIB plumbing license.
- Ask the quote to state the per-device price and whether the test report is included.
- Request a copy of the completed test report for your records and the city.
- 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.
