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Fort Collins fire-line backflow testing

Fort Collins is less fire-specific than Broward, but hydrant-meter and protected-service content still create a strong utility protection page.

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City: Fort Collins Utility: Fort Collins Utilities Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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What to check for Fort Collins

Fort Collins is less fire-specific than Broward, but hydrant-meter and protected-service content still create a strong utility protection page.

  • Due basis: Fort Collins Utilities requires test reports on all devices annually, requires new and replacement assemblies to be entered into BSI Online or sent to the city's cross-connection email, and warns that customers can face water-service suspension for noncompliance.
  • Who is affected: Commercial, industrial, irrigation, hydrant-meter, and other Fort Collins Utilities customers whose services create actual or potential cross-connections.
  • Program phone: 970-416-2249
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Signals that matter before you act

  • The city keeps construction and hydrant-meter backflow rules visible.
  • New and replacement devices have a fast post-install test requirement.
  • Noncompliance still moves toward service suspension.
Workflow

Fort Collins workflow order

  1. Confirm the protected service and assembly class.
  2. Use a local certified tester familiar with the installation.
  3. Get the post-install and annual testing record into the city system on time.