| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50 to $200 per device |
| Time | A standard visit, not multi-day work |
| Who's qualified | City-approved tester with ABPA or ASSE certification and a CIB plumbing license |
Jenks, OK: what's different here
Jenks is in Tulsa County and has a population of 26,519, with a median age of 34.5 years. It sits about 11 miles and roughly 18 minutes by car from Tulsa via the main highway. The housing stock is relatively new, with a median year built of 2005, and 63.4% of homes were built in 2000 or later. Only 7.5% of Jenks homes predate 1970, and newer subdivisions commonly use irrigation systems that require annual backflow testing and reporting.
Who can perform backflow certification in Jenks?
Oklahoma has no standalone statewide backflow tester license. Each city or rural water district approves its own testers, and many require ABPA or ASSE certification along with a CIB plumbing license. Ask the pro for proof of certification before the test.
How often is backflow testing required in Jenks?
Tulsa-area backflow testing is commonly required annually for backflow prevention assemblies. The tester files compliance reports with the local water authority. Newer Jenks subdivisions with irrigation systems usually need this yearly test.
How does someone become a certified backflow tester?
The ASSE 5110 backflow tester class is a 40-hour course running 8:00am to 5:00pm, with a final exam on the last day. Training in Oklahoma costs about $750 for a 32-hour course or $800 for a 40-hour class and exam.
When should irrigation backflow testing be scheduled?
Tulsa's mean first 28°F hard freeze is November 14, and the mean last hard freeze is March 17. That gives a mean of 241 days between hard freezes, which matters for seasonal winterization timing. Schedule testing before the first freeze.
What to do next
- Confirm your water authority requires an annual test by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester.
- Ask the pro to show ABPA or ASSE certification and a CIB plumbing license before the visit.
- Request a quote that lists the per-device price, since standard irrigation double-check assemblies usually sit at the low end of the $50 to $200 range.
- Schedule the test before the mean November 14 first hard freeze if you have an irrigation assembly.
- 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.
