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Tempe fire-line backflow testing

Tempe explicitly says fire lines should be protected with a double check assembly located outside or inside the fire riser room.

City: Tempe Utility: City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program Cadence: At installation and annually on the anniversary date Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Tempe

Tempe explicitly says fire lines should be protected with a double check assembly located outside or inside the fire riser room.

  • Due basis: Tempe uses annual anniversary-date testing by a City-registered certified tester, sends reminders before the due date, and can escalate unresolved noncompliance to termination of water service.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.
  • Who is affected: Tempe customers with contained cross-connection hazards, including irrigation, fire-line, multifamily, commercial, and other assemblies tracked by the Water Utilities Division.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the governing tester route and the utility's submission method; confirm status before scheduling.
  • Program phone: 480-350-2678
Notice-to-closeout map

Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for Tempe 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

  • Fire lines are called out directly on the program page.
  • Tempe treats fire-line protection separately from ordinary PVB irrigation use.
  • Registered tester routing still applies.
Other Tempe routes

Stay inside the city intent cluster

Workflow

Tempe workflow order

  1. Confirm the fire line assembly type Tempe expects.
  2. Use a Tempe-registered tester who can handle fire-line assemblies.
  3. Keep the annual fire-line record current so enforcement does not escalate.
City FAQ

Tempe questions before you act

Which utility controls this Tempe backflow route?

Tempe maps to City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program. City search demand maps directly to Tempe's governing backflow program and registered tester workflow.

What should I verify before scheduling in Tempe?

Confirm the due basis, property type, device type, and submission method before booking. Then open the official tester-list route, and make sure the report can be filed through the required utility or portal path.

Who controls the rule for Tempe?

Tempe search demand is routed to City of Tempe Backflow Prevention Program. Tempe customers with contained cross-connection hazards, including irrigation, fire-line, multifamily, commercial, and other assemblies tracked by the Water Utilities Division.

What costs or fees should I expect for Tempe?

Testing is market-priced, but Tempe adds notice timing and tester-registration discipline. Repair and retest cost rises if the assembly was stolen, relocated, or tied to a fire line. The strongest local cost driver is avoiding Tempe enforcement and repeat site visits.