Failed-test city route

Frisco failed backflow test

Use this page when the assembly already failed and the next step is repair, retest, and accepted report submission.

City: Frisco Utility: City of Frisco Backflow Program Cadence: Upon installation and annually thereafter for certain testable assemblies Last verified: 2026-06-29
Local answer

What to check for Frisco

Use this page when the assembly already failed and the next step is repair, retest, and accepted report submission.

  • Due basis: Certain backflow prevention assemblies with test ports must be tested upon installation and thereafter annually by a licensed backflow tester. Frisco administers annual inspection fees through BSI.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the CCN, account number, BSI record, device ID, or assembly serial from the reminder.
  • Who is affected: Properties where the hazard review requires a testable backflow assembly, including irrigation-related installations and other inspected hazards.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Report workflow: Frisco BSI Online backflow administration
  • Credential gate: Licensed backflow tester status, BSI registered tester access, Frisco-registered plumber or irrigator status when installation work applies
  • Program phone: 972-292-5000
Notice-to-closeout map

Source-backed procedure before the record is treated as closed

This is the working path for Frisco 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

  • Frisco separates tester cost from the City's annual inspection fee.
  • Irrigation inspection scheduling depends on backflow approval being complete.
  • Do not assume all assemblies are annual; the City's hazard review determines the requirement.
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Workflow

Frisco workflow order

  1. Confirm with the Frisco program whether the property needs a testable backflow assembly.
  2. Use a licensed tester and account for the City's per-device annual inspection fee.
  3. Use BSI for tester discovery and program administration.
  4. Keep installation permits and subsequent testing aligned with the City's inspection flow.
City FAQ

Frisco questions before you act

What should I do after a failed backflow test in Frisco?

Frisco separates tester cost from the City's annual inspection fee.

Does a failed test still need report submission in Frisco?

Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.

Who controls the rule for Frisco?

Frisco search demand is routed to City of Frisco Backflow Program. Properties where the hazard review requires a testable backflow assembly, including irrigation-related installations and other inspected hazards.

What costs or fees should I expect for Frisco?

Private tester pricing varies, plus a City-administered per-device annual inspection fee. Repair and retest costs vary with assembly type and installation conditions. Frisco is one of the clearer cities on the existence of a City fee layered on top of private testing charges.