Annual testing

City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program annual backflow testing

Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

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Utility: City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program Last verified: 2026-06-29 Due basis: Phoenix requires certified testers on the city list to perform testing and repairs, and the approved report has to be forwarded to Planning and Development by the due date shown on the work order.

Direct answer

What matters here

Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

Due basis: Phoenix requires certified testers on the city list to perform testing and repairs, and the approved report has to be forwarded to Planning and Development by the due date shown on the work order.

Highlights

Testing and repairs must be done by a city-listed certified tester.
The test report must be on Phoenix's approved form.
Customers are expected to retain records for at least three years.

Procedure facts

What has to line up before this item is closed

Use this as the source-backed check before treating the annual testing route as a completed compliance item.

Notice trigger Look for the utility name, service address, assembly serial number, account or notice ID, and due date.

Tester gate View the official tester list

Submission route Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program (program page)

Proof to keep Report acceptance depends on the governing tester route and the utility's submission method; confirm status before scheduling.

Failed-test branch Open failed-test steps if the assembly does not pass.

Official source trail 3 stored source links, last verified 2026-06-29.

Workflow

Verify the assembly is active in Phoenix's program.
Use a tester currently listed on the Phoenix approved company list.
Submit the approved test form to Planning and Development by the work-order due date.

Residential

Phoenix can require backflow protection at residential sites when the city identifies a hazard rather than leaving the topic only to commercial properties.
Residential owners should not assume irrigation or special-use plumbing is exempt just because the service is domestic.

Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

Phoenix is documentation-heavy: the city list, approved report, and work-order due date all matter together.
Fire-line downstream testing is not handled the same way as domestic or irrigation assemblies.

After the official step

Need local follow-up?

Use the governing authority's official tester list after you confirm the rule, due basis, and submission method for this exact topic.

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If you still need help after checking the official workflow, you can submit a request for local follow-up.

FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program require annual backflow testing?

Upon installation and annually thereafter. Phoenix requires certified testers on the city list to perform testing and repairs, and the approved report has to be forwarded to Planning and Development by the due date shown on the work order.

Who is affected by City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program backflow rules?

Commercial, industrial, irrigation, and fire-line services plus any residential or multifamily property where Phoenix determines that a cross-connection hazard exists.

How do I submit or confirm a backflow test for City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program?

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program, Phoenix tester requirements, Phoenix assembly test report. Program phone: 602-534-2140.

Where should I look for testers for City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program?

Start with the governing authority's published tester list. This utility has an official approved-tester route and it should be treated as the primary source.

What should I check before scheduling a tester for City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program?

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.

What costs or portal fees should I expect for City of Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program?

Private testing price is market-based, but Phoenix adds city-form and due-date discipline around the work. Repair and retest pricing varies by device and whether the issue touches fire-line equipment. The city does not publish retail testing prices, so the operational value is in the official tester list and reporting path rather than a fixed fee.

Official sources

Phoenix Backflow Prevention Program Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

official program page

Phoenix Backflow Tester Requirements Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

official requirements pdf

Phoenix Backflow Test List Phoenix requires city-listed certified testers to test assemblies on installation and annually thereafter, then send the approved report to the city by the due date on the work order.

official tester list pdf