Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT/TCEQ)

Anyone wishing to obtain the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must meet the following requirements (see the TCEQ website for full details):

  1. Have a High School diploma or GED
  2. Work at least two years in an approved area
  3. Complete a 40-hour training course (#1200), including a “hands-on” exam
  4. Pass a written exam at TCEQ or a proctored computer-based facility

Our 40-hour BPAT courses scheduled below are approved for the initial license training and hands-on exam requirement. All courses with a hands-on requirement are only approved for live (rather than online) delivery.

Textbook and Instructors

As required by TCEQ, our course is based on the University of Southern California (USC) 10th Edition Manual of Cross-Connection Control, a copy of which is provided to each course participant.

Our courses are being added throughout the state and taught by instructors approved by TCEQ based on their experience and personal licensing.

40-Hour Course Variations

Variations Available During Each 40-Hour Courses:

  • 1200 = 40 hour with Practical Skills Exam ($750)
  • 1206 = 32 hour with Practical Skills Refresher ($700)
  • 1206 = 24 hours without Practical Skills Refresher ($650)
  • 1201 = 8 hours Practical Skills Refresher, Day 4 ($300)
  • 1350 = Practical Skills Exam Only, Day 5 ($300)

BPAT Renewal Bundles

Our BPAT Renewal Bundle Includes 3 Courses
($300 each):

  • 8-Hour Backflow Fundamentals
  • 8-Hour BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair
  • 8-Hour Practical Skills Refresher
  • 24-Hour Bundle – $650 (save $250)

In addition, theses same courses may be used to obtain the following credits:

32-hours of CE for licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers

  • If taking for renewal credit, TCEQ requires 4 days (32 hours)
  • This includes the 8 hours of “hands-on” required for renewal
  • Not required to take the 5th day which is the hands-on exam
  • TCEQ recognizes this as Course Code #1206

100 hours toward Plumbing Inspector license (TSBPE)

  • TSBPE rules require completion of the certification program
  • This requires all 5 days, including the “hands-on” exam
  • Not required to apply for BPAT or take the TCEQ written exam

12-hours CE for licensed Water and Wastewater Operators

12-hours of CE for licensed Landscape Irrigators (LI)

12-hours of CE for licensed Customer Service Inspectors (CSI)

12-hours of CE for licensed Water Treatment Specialists

4.0 CEUs for the International Code Council

  • Preferred Provider
  • Course #26554

Please select from the upcoming course options below!
(Published 2–3 Months In Advance)

BPAT Licensing Courses

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester [40 hours] (Live In-Person)

BPAT Practical Skills Exam Only [8 Hours] (Live In-Person)

BPAT Renewal Courses

BPAT with Practical Skills Refresher [32 Hours] (Live In-Person)

BPAT without Practical Skills Refresher [24 Hours] (Live In-Person)

BPAT Practical Skills Refresher Only [8 Hours] (Live In-Person)

Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair, Practical Skills Bundle – Online (24 Hours)

Third practical skills day scheduled separately (in-person)

Fundamentals, Troubleshooting & Repair, Practical Skills Bundle – In-Person (24 Hours)

Other Individual Courses (8 Hours)

Backflow Fundamentals (Live In-Person)

Backflow Fundamentals (Online Live)

BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair (Live In-Person)

BPAT Troubleshooting & Repair (Online Live)

Contact Us

We’re here to help you with any questions you have about Contractor Training at the Code Council.
Email contractortraining@iccsafe.org or call 855-899-4667.