| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Time | Varies by device - confirm with your tester |
| Who's qualified | Testers must be registered with the City of Broken Arrow as licensed testers |
Broken Arrow, OK: what's different here
Broken Arrow sits in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, about 15 miles and roughly 18 minutes by car from Tulsa via the main highway. City ordinance requires backflow prevention devices to be tested and certified at installation and annually thereafter. Some area water infrastructure dates back to the late 1980s and 2003, so older assemblies are common. A licensed plumber must install any backflow preventer at the property owner's expense.
What does Broken Arrow require for water meter backflow testing?
Broken Arrow's plumbing code requires backflow prevention devices to be tested and certified at installation and annually thereafter. The registered contractor must submit a certificate of compliance for the test. Testers must meet American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association requirements and be registered with the City of Broken Arrow.
Who can legally test a water meter backflow device in Broken Arrow?
Only testers registered by the City of Broken Arrow as licensed testers may test, certify, and repair backflow prevention devices. They must meet American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association requirements. Ask any pro for proof of registration and insurance before the test.
Do lawn irrigation backflow preventers need annual testing too?
Yes. City of Tulsa guidance says that if you have a lawn irrigation system, your backflow preventer should be tested annually by a qualified professional. Broken Arrow's ordinance likewise requires annual testing and certification of backflow prevention devices.
When should Broken Arrow homeowners schedule backflow testing or winterization?
Tulsa-area freeze data shows a mean first 28°F hard freeze on November 14 and a mean last one on March 17, with a mean of 241 days between hard freeze occurrences. That window matters for seasonal winterization of outdoor assemblies. Schedule your annual test well before the first hard freeze.
What to do next
- Call (918) 202-2068 to get a free referral to a licensed, insured local backflow tester.
- Ask the tester for proof of City of Broken Arrow registration and their AWWA or ABPA credentials.
- Request the annual test and a certificate of compliance filed by the registered contractor.
- Get a written quote covering the test, any repairs, and winterization before the November 14 average 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.
