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Taylor fire-line backflow testing

Taylor states fire protection sprinkler assemblies must be tested or repaired by a BPAT who is a full-time employee of a licensed fire protection sprinkler company.

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City: Taylor Utility: City of Taylor Cross Connection Control Backflow Cadence: Upon installation, repair, or relocation; annual thereafter Last verified: 2026-07-03
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Taylor states fire protection sprinkler assemblies must be tested or repaired by a BPAT who is a full-time employee of a licensed fire protection sprinkler company.

  • Due basis: Taylor says all backflow protection assemblies must be tested upon installation, repair, or relocation and that all backflow assemblies should be tested annually.
  • Notice or device clue: Look for the BPAT/tester registration context, Envirotrax record, service address, or assembly identifier.
  • Who is affected: Taylor properties with backflow protection assemblies, irrigation systems, and fire protection sprinkler assemblies.
  • Acceptance rule: Report acceptance depends on the named portal and the utility-approved tester route; keep proof that the report was submitted.
  • Program phone: 512-352-3675
Local signals

Signals that matter before you act

  • Fire sprinkler assemblies are named separately.
  • The State Fire Marshal overlay controls tester eligibility.
  • The Taylor VEPO route still controls registered BPAT status.
Workflow

Taylor workflow order

  1. Identify whether the assembly serves fire protection sprinklers.
  2. Use a BPAT employed by a licensed fire protection sprinkler company.
  3. Have the report submitted through the accepted Taylor VEPO path.