BC backflow test report deadlines, by city

Abbotsford backflow test deadline

City of Abbotsford

Within 30 days of the test.

“within 30 days of such test, the Owner of the Premises or Person being provided with the Service must deliver to the General Manager a report prepared by the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester-Certified, in a form acceptable to the General Manager, describing the condition of the Backflow Prevention Assembly.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 2665-2017, s.29(5) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to BackflowTestReport@abbotsford.ca.

Burnaby backflow test deadline

City of Burnaby

Within 10 days of the test, as the City's test report form instructs.

“TEST REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS FOLLOWING TESTING”
The authority's own test report form · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to crossconnectioncontrol@burnaby.ca.

Capital Regional District backflow test deadline

Capital Regional District

Within 35 days of the notice to test.

“…has been submitted and received by the Cross Connection Control Officer for review within thirty-five (35) calendar days following the date of the notice to test.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 3516, s.7.2 · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to ccc@crd.bc.ca.

Castlegar backflow test deadline

City of Castlegar

Within 30 days of completing the test, pass or fail.

“Regardless of a pass or fail, a Backflow Assembly Test Report must be completed and provided to the City within 30 days of completion of the test.”
Bylaw — Cross-Connection Control Bylaw 1404, s.3.2(v) · read 26-Sep-2026

Chilliwack backflow test deadline

City of Chilliwack

Within 30 days of the test.

“submit a report on a form approved by the Engineer from a Backflow Prevention Device Tester upon installation of the Backflow Prevention Device and thereafter annually within 30-days of such test on any or all tests performed complete with a copy of the Tester’s certificate.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 2004, No. 2995, s.53(3) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to operations@chilliwack.com.

Clearbrook Waterworks District backflow test deadline

Clearbrook Waterworks District

Within 30 days of the test.

“A copy of the test report shall be provided to the District within thirty (30) days of completion of the test.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Regulation Bylaw No. 143, s.8(d) · read 26-Sep-2026

Coquitlam backflow test deadline

City of Coquitlam

Within 10 days of the test, as the City's test report form instructs.

“TEST REPORT MUST BE SUMBITTED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS FOLLOWING TESTING”
The authority's own test report form · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to PlumbingPermits@coquitlam.ca.

Duncan backflow test deadline

City of Duncan

Within 30 days of the Director's request.

“The parcel owner must submit the results of all inspections and testing to the Director within 30 days of receiving a request to do so.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 3213, 2020, s.5.1(d) · read 26-Sep-2026

Enderby backflow test deadline

City of Enderby

Within 30 days of the test.

“The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the Director within 30 days of such inspection and testing.”
Bylaw — Water and Sprinkling Regulation Bylaw 1468, s.8.05 · read 26-Sep-2026

Fort St. John backflow test deadline

City of Fort St. John

Within 30 days — the bylaw does not say from what event.

“The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the City within 30 days.”
Bylaw — Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2457, 2019, s.125 · read 26-Sep-2026

Kamloops backflow test deadline

City of Kamloops

Within 30 days of the test.

“all related Test Reports must: (vi) be submitted to the Utility Services Manager together with the fee specified in Schedule “A” within Thirty (30) calendar days of the test date or as otherwise directed by the Utility Services Manager”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 12-71, 2022, s.4.6(a)(vi) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through FAST Tester.

Kelowna backflow test deadline

City of Kelowna

Within 30 days of the Manager’s request.

“The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the Manager within 30 days of the Manager requesting the Property owner to do so.”
Bylaw — Water Regulation Bylaw No. 10480, s.4.2.2 · read 26-Sep-2026

Mission backflow test deadline

City of Mission

Within 30 days of the test.

“and, within 30 days of such test, the Consumer shall deliver to the Engineer a report prepared by the Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester in a form acceptable to the Engineer, describing the condition of the Backflow Prevention Assembly.”
Bylaw — Water Bylaw No. 6244-2023, s.4.8(e) · read 26-Sep-2026

New Westminster backflow test deadline

City of New Westminster

Within 15 days of the test, as the City's form instructs.

“Submit completed backflow test report within 15 days of test to: backflow@bsionline.ca”
The authority's own test report form · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through BSI Online.

Parksville backflow test deadline

City of Parksville

Within 30 days of the test.

“The Consumer shall ensure that the test report is submitted to the Cross Connection Control Coordinator at the City of Parksville within thirty (30) days of testing the device.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw, 2016, No. 1529, s.3 · read 26-Sep-2026

Penticton backflow test deadline

City of Penticton

Within 48 hours (2 days) of the test.

“Copies of the test results shall be submitted to the Designated Officer within forty eight (48) hours thereafter.”
Bylaw — Irrigation, Sewer and Water Bylaw No. 2005-02, s.54 · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through BSI Online.

Pitt Meadows backflow test deadline

City of Pitt Meadows

Within 30 days of the test.

“submit a report on a form approved by the City, from the Certified Backflow Preventer Tester, within 30 days of tests required in this section, or any other test undertaken, complete with a copy of the tester’s certificate.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Bylaw No. 2891, 2021, s.25.2(e) (as amended by Bylaw 2984, 2024); Cross-Connection Control Policy C022 s.4.2(3) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to building@pittmeadows.ca.

Port Moody backflow test deadline

City of Port Moody

Within 30 days of the test, per the City's web page — the bylaw sets 30 days only from installation, repair or relocation.

“You must submit test reports to the BSI Online within 30 days of each backflow preventer test and inspection.”
The authority's own web page · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through BSI Online.

Prince George backflow test deadline

City of Prince George

Within 30 days of the test.

“The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the authorized person within 30 days of the inspection and testing.”
Bylaw — Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003, s.7.2.7 · read 26-Sep-2026

Regional District of Nanaimo backflow test deadline

Regional District of Nanaimo

Within 30 days of the test.

“Every Consumer must ensure that within thirty (30) days of installation, repair, inspection, test, replacement or relocation of an Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly, a completed Backflow Assembly Test Report is provided to the RDN Manager of Water Services.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 1788, s.9(b) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to waterops@rdn.bc.ca.

Regional District of North Okanagan backflow test deadline

Regional District of North Okanagan

Within 3 business days of the test.

“At least once in every twelve (12) month period, the Customer shall have a certified Backflow Assembly Tester conduct a test of the Backflow Prevention Assembly, and, within three (3) business days of such test, provide to the RDNO the completed Backflow Assembly Test Report.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014, s.H.2, as amended by Bylaw 3066 (20 May 2026) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through FAST (MTS Inc.).

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen backflow test deadline

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Within 30 days of the test.

“The Customer or Backflow Assembly Tester shall ensure that the completed Backflow Assembly Test Report is submitted to the Regional District or its Authorized Personnel within thirty (30) days of the test date”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 2851, 2020, s.7.1 · read 26-Sep-2026

Salmon Arm backflow test deadline

City of Salmon Arm

Within 30 days of the test date, per the City's Cross Connection Control Policy — the bylaw sets none for the annual report.

“The test result must be submitted, within thirty (30) days of the test date, to the office of the Cross Connection Control Program Coordinator or Authorized Agent.”
The authority's own written policy · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to ccc@salmonarm.ca.

Sunshine Coast Regional District backflow test deadline

Sunshine Coast Regional District

Within 30 days of the test.

“A copy of the test report shall be provided to the Regional District Water Authority within thirty (30) days of completion of the test.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 425, 1996, s.3(e) · read 26-Sep-2026

Terrace backflow test deadline

City of Terrace

Within 30 days of the test, and every annual test submitted by 1 March.

“Submit a report in the form of Schedule C, attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw, within 30 days of the testing date, containing the results of any and all tests performed.”
Bylaw — Water Distribution and Sale Bylaw No. 1326-1993, s.9(f)(1)(ii) and s.9(f)(3)(ii) · read 26-Sep-2026

Township of Langley backflow test deadline

Township of Langley

Within 30 days of the installation anniversary date, or a date the Engineer assigns.

“submit a report to the Engineer in a form designated by the Engineer, from an Authorized Backflow Prevention Device Tester upon installation of the device and thereafter annually within thirty (30) days of the installation anniversary date, or on such annual date as assigned by the Engineer.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Regulation Bylaw No. 6074, s.5.8(3)(c) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to backflow@tol.ca.

UBC backflow test deadline

University of British Columbia

Within 30 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when.

“This test form must be submitted within 30 days”
The authority's own test report form · read 26-Sep-2026

University Endowment Lands backflow test deadline

University Endowment Lands

Within 14 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when.

“THIS TEST REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 14 DAYS”
The authority's own test report form · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to UEL@gov.bc.ca.

Vancouver backflow test deadline

City of Vancouver

Within 15 days of the test.

“the results of all backflow prevention assembly tests are recorded by a certified backflow assembly tester on a test report form that is approved by the Engineer, signed by the tester, and submitted within 15 days of the test”
Bylaw — Water Works By-law No. 4848, s.4.11(c) · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go to the BSI Online portal, which BSI runs on behalf of the City (questions: backflow@vancouver.ca).

West Kelowna backflow test deadline

City of West Kelowna

Within 30 days of the test.

“The owner, occupant or Certified Backflow Assembly Tester, shall provide to the City within thirty (30) days of initial installation, repair, relocation or annual testing of a backflow preventer, a Backflow Assembly Test Report completed by a Certified Backflow Assembly Tester as per CSA B64.10.”
Bylaw — Water Regulation Bylaw No. 274, s.10.9 (the 48-hour swap rule is s.10.13) · read 26-Sep-2026

Whistler backflow test deadline

Resort Municipality of Whistler

Within 30 days of the test.

“A Backflow Assembly Test Report must be completed by the Backflow Assembly Tester and submitted to the Municipality or Authorized Agent within thirty (30) days of testing for each Approved Backflow Prevention Assembly.”
Bylaw — Cross Connection Control Bylaw No. 2233, 2019, s.7.3 · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through FAST.

White Rock backflow test deadline

City of White Rock

Within 30 days of the test.

“The Customer must submit completed test report forms electronically to the City’s backflow program provider within thirty (30) days after the inspection is completed.”
Bylaw — Water Services Bylaw No. 2117, s.4.4 · read 26-Sep-2026

Reports go through BSI Online.

Williams Lake backflow test deadline

City of Williams Lake

Within 30 days of the test.

“The results of all inspections and testing shall be submitted to the Director within thirty (30) days of that inspection and testing.”
Bylaw — Waterworks Bylaw No. 1972, 2005, Part 7.1 s.5 · read 26-Sep-2026