My backflow test notice from University Endowment Lands: what do I do, and by when?
The rule
Within 14 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when. In the University Endowment Lands's own words:
“THIS TEST REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 14 DAYS”
The authority's own test report form (UEL Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report form (January 2025); the bylaw (Schedule 10) sets no report deadline) · read 26-Sep-2026
This is the instruction printed on the authority's own form, not a bylaw section. We say which, because a reader weighs them differently.
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What to do, in order
- Read the date on your notice: the University Endowment Lands's rule is "within 14 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when".
- Book a certified backflow tester for every device listed on the notice (annually).
- Make sure the tester's report reaches University Endowment Lands inside the window. Reports go to UEL@gov.bc.ca. 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.
Questions
I got a backflow test notice from University Endowment Lands. What do I have to do? Have each backflow device on the notice tested by a certified tester, and make sure the report reaches University Endowment Lands within 14 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when. The duty is the property owner's.
When is my backflow test report due in University Endowment Lands? Within 14 days, as the form instructs — the form does not say from when. Source: UEL Backflow Prevention Assembly Test Report form (January 2025); the bylaw (Schedule 10) sets no report deadline.
Where does the report go in University Endowment Lands? Reports go to UEL@gov.bc.ca.
Can I test the device myself? No. It must be tested by a certified backflow assembly tester with calibrated equipment.
Read from University Endowment Lands's own documents, last checked 2026-09-26. The full entry, with where reports go: University Endowment Lands. Every BC deadline: the deadline guide. The date on your own notice always beats anything worked out here.