Backflow Testing Cost Calculator
Estimate annual backflow preventer testing costs by device type and count for compliance planning.
Inputs
Results
Cost per Device
$85.00
≈ 6 movie tickets
Annual Testing Cost
$255.00
≈ 5 tanks of gas
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Number of Devices, Device Type, and Double Check (DC).
- Set Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ), Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB), and Annual Testing.
- Adjust Yes, No as needed.
- Review Cost per Device ($) and Annual Testing Cost ($).
- Use Compliance Status and Total Replacement Value ($) to inform your decision.
What each input means
- Number of Devices
- Total number of backflow prevention devices to be tested
- Device Type
- RPZ devices are most expensive to test due to complexity and drainage requirements
- Annual Testing
- Most jurisdictions require annual testing of all backflow prevention devices
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersNumber of Devices = 3, Device Type = 1, Annual Testing = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Cost per DeviceCost per Device85 = $85
- Calculate Annual Testing CostAnnual Testing Cost255 = $255
- Calculate Compliance StatusCompliance StatusCompliant — Annual Testing Active = Compliant — Annual Testing Active
- Calculate Total Replacement ValueTotal Replacement Value3600 = $3,600
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