| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | $30 to $300 per device; most pay $150 to $175 |
| Time | 30 to 60 minutes for the test appointment |
| Who's qualified | Certified tester with local approval, often CIB plumbing license plus ABPA or ASSE certification |
Bixby, OK: what's different here
Bixby is in Tulsa County, about 18 miles and roughly 29 minutes by car from Tulsa via the main highway. The city sits in northeastern Oklahoma's Tulsa-area climate, where freeze risk makes annual backflow protection and winterization relevant. Local jurisdictions and water purveyors set their own tester requirements, so confirm what Bixby accepts before booking. Annual testing keeps a device compliant with Oklahoma's plumbing code.
How often does Bixby require pressure vacuum breaker testing?
Oklahoma's adopted plumbing code requires pressure vacuum breaker assemblies to be tested at installation, immediately after repairs or relocation, and at least annually. Plan on one test per year for each device. Winter weather in the Tulsa area adds another reason to check timing.
Where do PVB test reports get filed?
In many jurisdictions, PVB test reports must be filed with the local water utility, typically within 10 to 30 days of the test date. Ask the pro we refer whether they handle the filing. Bixby inspection requests can also be recorded by calling its 24-hour voice line at 918-366-0415 with the permit number, address, and inspection type.
When should winterization happen in Bixby?
Tulsa-area climatology shows a mean first 28°F hard freeze on November 14 and a mean last one on March 17. That gives a mean of 241 days between hard freezes. Schedule annual testing and winterization before early November to protect the assembly.
What to do next
- Confirm your device needs its annual PVB test under Oklahoma's plumbing code.
- Verify the tester's ASSE or ABPA certification and check whether your water purveyor accepts it.
- Ask the pro in your quote whether they file the test report with the water utility within the required window.
- Schedule the test before the mean first hard freeze around November 14, or pair it with winterization.
- 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.
