My backflow test notice from Regional District of North Okanagan: what do I do, and by when?

Get each device on the notice tested by a certified tester, and make sure the report reaches Regional District of North Okanagan within 3 days of the day of the test. That is the whole duty, and it is the property owner's, not the plumber's.

The rule

Within 3 business days of the test. In the Regional District of North Okanagan's own words:

“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

Worth knowing: There is also a $22 per-report data-entry fee for anything not submitted through FAST, payable IN PERSON at the Coldstream office with the address for each report.

What to do, in order

Find the date that starts the clock: the day of the test. The clock does not start until the test is done.
Book a certified backflow tester for every device listed on the notice (annually).
Make sure the tester's report reaches Regional District of North Okanagan inside the window. The Regional District of North Okanagan takes reports only through FAST (MTS Inc.). Keep the confirmation, not only your sent copy.

Or get help with it

Tell us your address and due date. We'll track the deadline, send you reminders, and connect you with a certified tester in your area.

Get help with my notice

Questions

I got a backflow test notice from Regional District of North Okanagan. What do I have to do? Have each backflow device on the notice tested by a certified tester, and make sure the report reaches Regional District of North Okanagan within 3 days of the day of the test. The duty is the property owner's.

When is my backflow test report due in Regional District of North Okanagan? Within 3 business days of the test. Source: Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014, s.H.2, as amended by Bylaw 3066 (20 May 2026).

Where does the report go in Regional District of North Okanagan? The Regional District of North Okanagan takes reports only through FAST (MTS Inc.).

Can I test the device myself? No. It must be tested by a certified backflow assembly tester with calibrated equipment.

Read from Regional District of North Okanagan's own documents, last checked 2026-09-26. The full entry, with where reports go: Regional District of North Okanagan. Every BC deadline: the deadline guide. The date on your own notice always beats anything worked out here.