| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $50 to $200 per device |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | A tester holding a backflow prevention license meeting International Plumbing Code criteria |
Bixby, OK: what's different here
Bixby sits in Tulsa County, about 18 miles and roughly 29 minutes by car from Tulsa via main highway. The city is one of the fastest growing in Oklahoma, with a mix of single-family and multi-family residential dwellings. That growth means many backflow service calls involve newer single-family homes with irrigation systems. City offices use a Bixby, OK 74008 mailing address for local jurisdiction questions.
How often should Bixby homes test a backflow preventer?
The City of Tulsa guidance says a lawn irrigation system backflow preventer should be tested annually by a qualified professional. Many Bixby homes have irrigation systems, so an annual test is the standard schedule. Set a yearly reminder around the same season each time.
When is the best season for backflow testing near the freeze dates?
Tulsa-area climatology shows a mean first 28°F hard freeze on November 14 and a mean last 28°F hard freeze on March 17, with about 241 days between hard freezes. Scheduling your annual test before the November freeze supports proper winterization timing. Spring testing after the March 17 hard-freeze date is another common choice.
Who is qualified to test a backflow preventer in Bixby?
City of Tulsa specifications require testing by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester. Tulsa's backflow program materials list certifications for Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester and Backflow Preventer Maintenance and Repair. Ask any pro you hire for proof of license and insurance before the test.
What pressure standard applies to a double check detector assembly?
City of Tulsa water-meter specifications state the double check detector assembly design working pressure must be a minimum of 150 psi. The assembly must also be tested by an approved tester before acceptance. This standard applies to metered water service installations.
How does Bixby's housing affect backflow testing needs?
Bixby is one of the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma with a mix of single-family and multi-family residential dwellings. Residential growth means many service calls involve newer single-family homes rather than older urban housing stock. Newer homes often have irrigation systems that need the annual test.
What to do next
- Plan an annual test for your lawn irrigation system backflow preventer, ideally before the mean November 14 hard freeze.
- Verify the tester holds a backflow prevention license meeting International Plumbing Code criteria, such as the Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester certification.
- Get a written quote in the $50 to $200 per device range and confirm what device type and installation are included.
- If your double check detector assembly is new, confirm it was tested by a City of Tulsa-approved Back Flow Assembly Tester before acceptance.
- Call (918) 202-2068 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured local backflow testers.
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