City of Garland: backflow testing rules

Who must test

• All backflow prevention assemblies must be tested under TCEQ rules before the plumbing system is permanently activated and annually after that. Source.

How the report is filed

• Test reports must be submitted to Garland Water Utilities within 10 days of the test. Source.

Tester registration

• All testing must be done by a TCEQ licensed tester who is also registered with Garland Water Utilities. Source.
• Testers register in person at the Jack L. May Field Operations Complex, 2343 Forest Lane, bringing copies of their BPAT license, gauge calibration, and proof of at least 8 hours of hands-on confined space training. Fire line testers also bring a letter of employment, RME and SCR. Source.
• Tester registration is valid for one calendar year, January 1 through December 31. Source.

Fees

• Testers pay an annual, non-refundable registration fee of $100 by check, money order or credit card. Source.

Approved testers

• Garland links a List of Backflow Testers (PDF) from its tester registration page. Not downloaded. Source.

Read October 6, 2026. Program page: garlandtx.gov.

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