Prior to testing, all Backflow Prevention Contractors and Testers shall register with Colorado Springs Utilities as follows:
- Contractors shall complete and return all requisite registration forms.
- Contractors shall read and abide by all provisions of the Backflow Prevention Contractor Compliance Manual.
- All reports shall be submitted to Colorado Springs Utilities, on the Test Report Forms (PDF), provided by Colorado Springs Utilities, within five calendar days of completion.
- Contractors shall furnish a current copy of the 8.5” by 11” Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification from a recognized certification program. Copies of wallet cards are not accepted.
- Contractors shall provide a copy of current accuracy verification reports for all field test kits used in the Colorado Springs Utilities service area. Accuracy verification is required annually. Accuracy verification reports shall be issued by the gage manufacturer or an instrument certification company and shall contain the following information:
- Make, model, and serial number of the gage.
- Name and phone number of gage owner
- Accuracy readings documented at a minimum of five points, representative of the full scale of the gage range (1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 7.5 and 15.0 psid recommended).
- Accuracy readings shall be accurate to +/- 0.2 psid recorded to the nearest 0.1 psid.
Tips for hiring a backflow tester.
A list of Backflow Prevention Contractors is published at the beginning of every month and distributed to customers along with the annual notice to test. In addition to the other provisions in the Backflow Prevention Contractor Compliance Manual, a contractor must have at least one registered tester to be eligible for the list. Registration updates must be received in writing, two business days prior to the last working day of the preceding month for which the change is requested.
It is the contrator's responsibility to provide updated registration information to Colorado Springs Utilities.
Please direct all questions regarding the Contractor list to:
Rob Smith
Colorado Springs Utilities
Phone: (719) 668-4561
Fax: (719) 668-2561
