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City of Frisco Backflow Program annual backflow testing

Frisco is not purely annual-for-everything. The City requires installation testing and then annual testing for certain testable assemblies identified by its program.

Utility: City of Frisco Backflow Program Last verified: 2026-04-04 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.
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What matters here

Frisco is not purely annual-for-everything. The City requires installation testing and then annual testing for certain testable assemblies identified by its program.

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.

Highlights

Highlights

  • Certain testable assemblies are annual after installation.
  • The City layers a per-device annual inspection fee on top of tester pricing.
  • BSI is part of the core workflow, not an optional extra.
Workflow

Workflow

  1. Confirm that the assembly falls into Frisco's testable annual category.
  2. Use a licensed tester and account for the City inspection fee.
  3. Route reporting and tester lookup through the BSI-backed Frisco workflow.
Residential

Residential

  • Frisco homeowners run into this most often through irrigation systems and related permit work.
  • The City fee layer means even routine residential testing is not just a private contractor quote problem.
Commercial focus

Commercial and managed properties

  • Commercial sites should expect the hazard review to control whether a device is testable and annual.
  • Backflow approval can affect related inspection sequencing for larger projects.
FAQ

Local questions people actually ask

Does City of Frisco Backflow Program require annual backflow testing?

Upon installation and annually thereafter for certain testable assemblies. 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.

Who is affected by City of Frisco Backflow Program backflow rules?

Properties where the hazard review requires a testable backflow assembly, including irrigation-related installations and other inspected hazards.

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

Use the official utility workflow and submission methods listed on this page: Frisco backflow program page, BSI tracking. Program phone: 972-292-5000.

Where should I look for testers for City of Frisco Backflow 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.