Backflow Assembly Tester
BAT Certification Renewal
All Backflow Assembly Testers (BAT) who are eligible to renew their
certificates will receive a renewal notice from Certification Services at Green
River Community College.
First Renewal Notice
A first renewal notice is sent by first class mail by the end of the second
week in November of each year to the home address on record with Certification
Services. The first renewal notice payment must be postmarked by the deadline
date listed on the renewal notice.
Final Renewal Notice
If payment of the first renewal notice has not been received by the deadline
date listed on the renewal notice, a second and final renewal notice is sent by
first class mail at the end of January to the home address on record with
Certification Services. The final renewal notice payment must be postmarked by
February 28th.
Fees
The first renewal fee is $42.00. A $35.00 late fee is assessed on the second
and final renewal notice for a total final renewal fee of $77.00.
Any additional fees incurred by Green River Community College (GRCC) for
checks returned for non-sufficient funds (NSF) will be charged to the BAT. All fees must be paid
in full by the final renewal deadline date.
How to Renew
Return the bottom half of the renewal notice to the address on the form with
your payment payable to GRCC/BAT. Record the amount enclosed and confirm
address changes on the form by signing the form in the space provided. Keep the
top half of the renewal notice for your records.
Validation Cards
After your payment is processed you will receive a certification validation
card in the mail for the renewal year. Your validation card identifies you as a
certified Backflow Assembly Tester. Your validation card also serves as a
receipt for your renewal payment and you will not receive a separate receipt.
Required Address of Record and Address Changes
Department of Health requires that your home address be listed as the address
of record for your BAT certification. Business or employer addresses may not be
used as a BAT certification mailing address.
It is your responsibility to notify Certification Services in writing of
changes to your home address so that you continue to receive all notifications
regarding your certification. Failure to notify Certification Services of a
change of address does not constitute a reasonable excuse for waiver of the late
fee assessment, failure to renew a certificate or failure to demonstrate
professional growth. The Waterworks Operator Certification Program will not
consider renewal appeals from BATs who fail to report address changes in
writing.
Inactivation for Failure to Pay
If a BAT fails to pay the first renewal notice fee by January 1, the BAT
certificate will be temporarily valid for two months. Certificates for all BATs
who fail to submit the applicable renewal fee by the final deadline date will be
invalid and non-renewable. To become certified as a BAT again you will have to
apply for certification and pass the BAT Certification Examination.