Backflow Assembly Tester

Employers

The Washington State Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) Certification Program is focused on the certification of individuals. The program does not certify backflow-related companies or employers of Backflow Assembly Testers. As a result, all examination and certification-related information and communication are directed only to the individuals that apply for and maintain certification as BATs.

Preparing for a BAT Examination

Department of Health does not require any education, training, or experience to apply for a BAT Certification Examination. Applying for and paying for a BAT examination does not enroll anyone in a BAT training course, nor are BAT examinations in Washington administered as a part of any training course. It is highly recommended that any person interested in becoming a BAT plan to attend an appropriate training course. However, attending a training course is not a guarantee that an applicant will be able to pass the examination. Applicants may also use the BAT Exam References as self-study material.

Since training is separate from the examination, cancellation of a scheduled training activity does not mean that an examination will also be cancelled. BAT examinations are normally cancelled only due to low enrollment. See Apply for a BAT Certification Examination or Apply for a BAT Professional Growth Examination for transfer and cancellation policies.

View/Download the BAT Certification Examination Information Brochure [545KB PDF]
View/Download the BAT Professional Growth Examination Information Brochure [552KB PDF]

BAT Examination Applications

Applications for BAT Certification or Professional Growth Examinations must be completed and signed by the individual applying for the examination. Only the applicants’ home mailing address and home phone number will be accepted. Applications received listing a business address and/or phone number will be returned.

Payment of BAT Examination Fees

Employers of BATs may choose to pay BAT examination fees, or other BAT-related fees for their employees. This is an agreement between an employer and an employee and does infer any additional rights to the employer related to an individual’s BAT application or certification.

Verifying Certification Status

The personal and examination information we obtain through this program is available only to the individuals we certify. However, companies may check the certification status of individuals they employ by:

Asking the individual for a copy of the renewal validation card issued to them at the time of certification or certification renewal.
Entering a name or certification number at BAT Certification Verification
Contacting Certification Services.