Backflow Testing in Bennett, CO

Town of Bennett water standards say backflow devices may be required before a meter is set, mechanical preventers must be tested periodically by a state-certified tester, and fire sprinkler riser assemblies must be tested at least once a year. For a test, a repair or a new device, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Bennett.

What happens when you call

An independent plumber who works in Bennett will ask what stage you're at. Builders and new owners often need a passing test before the Town issues a certificate of occupancy. Existing homeowners usually call about a sprinkler device that leaks or froze, and businesses about fire sprinkler riser assemblies that need their yearly test. Ask whether the tester is state-certified; Bennett Public Works can also provide a list of certified testers.

Cost factors

Purpose of the test. A pre-occupancy test on a new device is usually simple.
Fire riser assemblies. These are larger and need specific certification.
Repairs. Failed checks mean parts and a retest.
Freeze damage. Split bodies get replaced.
Permits. The Bennett Building Department reviews permits and enforces the 2024 International Codes, including the plumbing code.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Bennett.

(303) 529-9880

Bennett's water and backflow standards

Bennett is a small eastern-plains town on the I-70 corridor, and the Town supplies, treats and delivers water inside town limits from Denver Basin aquifer wells, disinfected with chlorine. ZIP 80102 also covers unincorporated land in Adams, Arapahoe and Elbert counties outside town, where service wasn't verified.

The Town's water utility standards cover backflow in a few places. A backflow device may be required before Public Works sets a meter. Mechanical preventers have to be tested periodically by a state-certified backflow tester, and the Town's standards require assemblies to be tested by a Town-recognized certified tester before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Fire sprinkler riser assemblies need a test at least once a year. With a median build year of 2000 and many homes built since, most Bennett houses have relatively new sprinkler systems, but the plains wind and cold still crack devices that aren't drained.

Natural gas in town comes from Colorado Natural Gas rather than Xcel Energy, which matters if a backflow job turns into a water heater or boiler project. Ask the plumber about any related permits, and keep the test report with your occupancy paperwork so the next owner has it.

Checklist before the visit

Confirm your address is inside town limits and on Town water
Have permit or certificate of occupancy paperwork if it's new construction
Find the device and clear access
Know where the irrigation shutoff is

Backflow Testing questions in Bennett

Who is qualified to run the test on my assembly?

A state-certified backflow tester, and for a certificate of occupancy, one the Town recognizes. Bennett Public Works can provide a list.

Does a home fire sprinkler or boiler change the backflow rules?

Yes. Bennett's water standards require fire sprinkler riser assemblies to be tested at least once a year.

How often does a backflow assembly need to be tested here?

The Town's standards call for periodic testing of mechanical preventers, a test before a certificate of occupancy, and annual tests on fire sprinkler risers. Ask Public Works at 303-644-3249 ext. 1014 about your device.

How do I keep an outdoor backflow preventer from freezing?

Drain and insulate it before the first freeze. Bennett's open plains location means wind chill adds to the risk for exposed brass.