| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50-$250 per device; basic tests often $75-$150 |
| Time | Annual testing required; reports due within 10 days |
| Who's qualified | Certified tester registered with the City of Tulsa (ABPA or ASSE certification) |
Why does backflow preventer inspection cost vary in Tulsa?
Price depends on the type, size, and accessibility of the device. RPZ assemblies cost more than double-check valve assemblies. Devices in pits also cost more to test than those above ground.
How often is backflow preventer inspection required in Tulsa?
Oklahoma plumbing code guidance says assemblies must be tested at installation, after any repair or relocation, and at least once a year. Tulsa requires most devices to be tested annually by a certified tester registered with the City of Tulsa.
Who is qualified to test backflow preventers in Tulsa?
There is no statewide tester license in Oklahoma; cities and rural water districts approve their own testers. Most jurisdictions require ABPA or ASSE certification plus the CIB plumbing license. Certification renews every 3 years with 18 hours of continuing education.
What happens after a Tulsa backflow test?
Test results must be submitted to the Tulsa Water and Sewer Department within 10 days of testing. Reports are filed with the water purveyor under Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Tulsa Revised Ordinances. Property owners must keep records for at least 3 years.
When should Tulsa sprinkler backflow devices be checked before winter?
Schedule before the first hard freeze, usually late October into November in the Tulsa metro. The mean first 28°F hard freeze hits November 14. Standing water in a cold snap can split pipe or damage the backflow assembly.
What to do next
- Find out your device type - RPZ or double-check - since RPZ assemblies cost more to test.
- Ask each quote for the tester's ABPA or ASSE certification and City of Tulsa registration.
- Confirm the quote includes filing test results with the Tulsa Water and Sewer Department within 10 days.
- Book irrigation backflow testing before late October to beat the first hard freeze.
- 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.
