Most Berkshire County communities require septic installers to be currently certified through BCBOHA.s program before constructing or repairing a septic system. As of now, BCBOHA is the only group offering the certification in Western Massachusetts.

New Certification: If you have never been certified through BCBOHA.s program, or if you have let your certification lapse for two or more years, you must attend a three-night course and take a written exam. Certification requires a passing grade of at least 70%. One retest is allowed before you are required to retake the entire course. If you are interested in being added to our mailing list, please contact BCBOHA.

Keeping Your Certification Current: Once you have passed the certification exam, to keep your certification current you must attend one recertification course each year. BCBOHA offers these courses several times a year as do a number of other groups that BCBOHA recognizes. In order to receive credit for a non-BCBOHA course, we ask that you download the Recertification Credit Request form and follow the instructions.

Courses: Most BCBOHA courses are offered from late fall through early spring. Please check our calendar or contact BCBOHA for a current list of course offerings. To register, download the Registration Form and follow the instructions.

Certification Card: Once you have passed your certification exam and every year thereafter that you take a specialty/recertification course, you will receive a card showing the date through which your certification is current. There is a $5 fee for lost or misplaced cards. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current!

Moving? Please contact BCBOHA so that we can keep your information as up-to-date as possible.