Plumbing sunset bill makes several notable changes
House Bill 24-1344 made a number of changes to the Plumbing Practice Act. Most significantly, amendments added to HB24-1344 during the legislative process now permit only licensed plumbers to install, inspect, test, repair, and remove backflow prevention devices.
Read the joint message from DORA and CDPHE Regarding HB24-1344.
Request to the Colorado State Plumbing Board
CDPHE executive director Jill Hunsaker Ryan sent a letter to the Colorado State Plumbing Board about House Bill 24-1344.
Backflow prevention
- Report any suspected backflow contamination to the CDPHE 24-hour emergency line.
- Frequently asked questions.
- Backflow Prevention Information for Customers.
- Private cistern BPCCC guidance.
- Updated Backflow Guidance Document (pdf version).
- Quick links within guidance document:
- Template and forms:
- Appendix A: Written Backflow Program Template.
- Appendix B: Example Backflow Ordinance.
- Appendix C.1: Cross-Connection Control Extension Application.
- Appendix D: Backflow Annual Report and Tracking Template.
- Appendix E: Backflow Survey and Questionnaires.
- Appendix F: Alternative Survey Compliance Ratio Application.
- Appendix G: Small System Backflow Program Template.
- Appendix H: Small System Cross-Connection Survey.
Colorado drinking water regulations (Regulation 11)
- Regulation 11, Section 11.39 Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Rule
- Please note that the backflow rule (11.39) was updated with an effective date of October 15, 2023
Policy 7: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Rule Policy
- Policy 7 provides additional information on how the backflow rule (11.39) is implemented
Questions about backflow or feedback on errors within documents?
- Contact the CDPHE backflow team at cdphe_wqcd_fss_questions@state.co.us.