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Phoenix annual backflow testing

Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

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City: Phoenix Utility: City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Phoenix

Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

  • Due basis: Phoenix requires certified testers on the city list to perform testing and repairs, and the approved report has to be forwarded to Planning and Development by the due date shown on the work order.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.
  • Who is affected: Commercial, industrial, irrigation, and fire-line services plus any residential or multifamily property where Phoenix determines that a cross-connection hazard exists.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the governing tester route and the utility's submission method; confirm status before scheduling.
  • Program phone: 602-534-2140
Notice-to-closeout map

Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for Phoenix notices: match the authority, confirm the tester gate, use the accepted submission route, and keep proof that the report was accepted.

Authority City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program
Notice trigger Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.
Tester gate View the official tester list
Submission route Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program (program page)
Proof to keep Report acceptance depends on the governing tester route and the utility's submission method; confirm status before scheduling.
Failure branch Open failed-test workflow before treating repair, retest, or resubmission as complete.
Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Testing and repairs must be done by a city-listed certified tester.
  • The test report must be on Phoenix's approved form.
  • Customers are expected to retain records for at least three years.
Other Phoenix routes

Stay inside the city intent cluster

Phoenix approved backflow testers Find the official Phoenix approved backflow tester route and confirm utility registration, credentials, and report submission requirements.
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Phoenix failed backflow test What to do after a failed backflow test in Phoenix: repair, retest, and confirm accepted report submission with the utility.
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Phoenix fire-line backflow testing Check Phoenix fire-line backflow testing triggers, assembly rules, tester requirements, and the official utility workflow.
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Workflow

Phoenix workflow order

  1. Verify the assembly is active in Phoenix's program.
  2. Use a tester currently listed on the Phoenix approved company list.
  3. Submit the approved test form to Planning and Development by the work-order due date.
City FAQ

Phoenix questions before you act

Does Phoenix require annual backflow testing?

Upon installation and annually thereafter Phoenix requires certified testers on the city list to perform testing and repairs, and the approved report has to be forwarded to Planning and Development by the due date shown on the work order.

What should I check on an annual notice for Phoenix?

Check the due date, service address, device record, accepted tester route, and submission method before scheduling.

Who controls the rule for Phoenix?

Phoenix search demand is routed to City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program. Commercial, industrial, irrigation, and fire-line services plus any residential or multifamily property where Phoenix determines that a cross-connection hazard exists.

What costs or fees should I expect for Phoenix?

Private testing price is market-based, but Phoenix adds city-form and due-date discipline around the work. Repair and retest pricing varies by device and whether the issue touches fire-line equipment. The city does not publish retail testing prices, so the operational value is in the official tester list and reporting path rather than a fixed fee.