Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 246-292 - Waterworks operator certification
Section 246-292-070 - Application and examination

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-292-070

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) To become certified as a CCS, WDS, WDM, or WTPO, an applicant shall:

(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department, and include:
(i) An application fee, as specified in WAC 246-292-995;

(ii) A completed "Waterworks Operator Information" form;

(iii) Affidavits of employment that documents experience;

(iv) Transcripts of education and training, if applicable; and

(v) Other supporting documentation, as required in this chapter.

(b) Meet the minimum education and operating experience requirements in WAC 246-292-060; and

(c) Take and pass a validated examination, including payment of an examination fee made payable to the department's examination contractor as specified in the application packet.

(2) The effective date of the certificate for CCS, WDS, WDM, or WTPO classifications is the last day of the month in which the applicant took and passed the examination.

(3) To become certified as a BAT, an applicant shall:

(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department, and include:
(i) An application fee, as specified in WAC 246-292-995; and

(ii) An examination fee to the department's examination contractor as specified in the application packet; and

(b) Take and pass:
(i) A validated computer-based examination; and

(ii) A department practical examination.

(4) The effective date of the certificate for a BAT is the date the applicant passed the examination.

(5) The department shall consider for approval all complete applications.

(6) The department may deny an application for certification as specified in WAC 246-292-105.

Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-070, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-070, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-070, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-080, filed 9/22/78.

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