| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Repair or rebuild kit: $150–$400 |
| Time | Calls returned within the hour, Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm CT |
| Who's qualified | Only state-certified backflow testers can issue valid compliance reports |
What should I do today or this week?
Call Tulsa Backflow at (918) 202-2068 and ask for a local pro who holds ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification and a CIB plumbing license. Ask the pro for a copy of the test report that lists the device, the test date, and a clear pass or fail result. Send that report to your adjuster as soon as you have it.
Which permit records should I check?
Check permit status by address through the City of Tulsa Inspection Services Self-Service portal. This can confirm whether a required plumbing or device-related permit exists. Permit Center staff can help with follow-up Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What should I check when hiring a tester?
Ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before work starts. Confirm the tester's ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification and the CIB plumbing license covering the work. Oklahoma has no statewide tester license, so each city or rural water district approves its own testers; check with your local water purveyor.
Why do backflow devices need testing after a freeze?
Tulsa's average first 32°F light freeze is November 3, and the first 28°F hard freeze is November 14. Water expands below 32°F, which can damage plumbing and backflow assemblies. Oklahoma code requires testing at installation, after repairs or relocation, and at least once a year.
What to do next
- Ask the pro for an ABPA or ASSE backflow tester certification and a CIB plumbing license covering the work, and verify both before the test.
- Confirm the test covers the reduced pressure principle, double check, or vacuum breaker assembly at your Sapulpa address.
- Request a written test report with the device details, test date, and pass or fail result in your quote.
- Check the permit status for your address on the City of Tulsa Self-Service portal before the adjuster visit.
- 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.
