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Phoenix approved backflow testers

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for Phoenix.

City: Phoenix Utility: City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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What to check for Phoenix

Use this page when the search or notice says approved, certified, registered, or authorized backflow tester for Phoenix.

  • 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
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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.

Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Open the Phoenix tester list
  • Confirm tester status on the governing list before treating a provider as approved.
  • Use the utility workflow for deadlines, report acceptance, and submission requirements.
Other Phoenix routes

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Workflow

Phoenix workflow order

  1. Confirm whether Phoenix has identified the service as requiring a backflow assembly.
  2. Use a tester from the city's approved tester list.
  3. Complete the approved report and deliver it by the due date shown on the work order.
  4. Retain the testing records in case Phoenix requests follow-up documentation.
City FAQ

Phoenix questions before you act

Where should I find approved backflow testers for Phoenix?

Start with the governing authority's published tester list. This utility has an official approved-tester route and it should be treated as the primary source.

Can I use a generic backflow tester search for Phoenix?

Use generic provider discovery only after the governing utility workflow is clear. Approval, reporting, and credential rules can be utility-specific.

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.