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Fort Worth irrigation backflow testing

Fort Worth irrigation work is permit-heavy. A Development Services permit is required before work begins, and all installed, altered, or repaired irrigation backflows must be tested by a City-registered BPAT.

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City: Fort Worth Utility: City of Fort Worth Water Backflow Program Cadence: Upon installation, repair, or relocation; and annually thereafter Last verified: 2026-06-29
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Fort Worth irrigation work is permit-heavy. A Development Services permit is required before work begins, and all installed, altered, or repaired irrigation backflows must be tested by a City-registered BPAT.

  • Due basis: All backflow protection assemblies must be tested on installation, repair, or relocation and annually after that. Commercial-class irrigation backflows are also tested annually.
  • Who is affected: Commercial properties, irrigation systems, firelines, and any site with a backflow assembly under Fort Worth water utility oversight.
  • Program phone: 817-392-8008
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  • A permit is required before irrigation backflow work begins.
  • A homeowner may do installation at their own residence, but other installers must be licensed plumbers or irrigators registered as Fort Worth contractors.
  • Commercial-class irrigation backflows are tested annually.
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Fort Worth workflow order

  1. Pull the Fort Worth permit before starting irrigation work.
  2. Use the correct contractor type for installation.
  3. Have a City-registered BPAT test the assembly and submit the result through VEPO before inspection closeout.