(a) To obtain an Installer I license, an individual
must have:
(1) met the requirements of Subchapter A of this chapter
(relating to Administration of Occupational Licenses and Registrations);
(2) completed the Installer I basic training course;
and
(3) passed the Installer I examination.
(b) To obtain an Installer II license, an individual
must have:
(1) met the requirements of Subchapter A of this chapter;
(2) met one of the following requirements:
(A) held an Installer I license for at least one year;
(B) held an apprentice registration for at least two
years; or
(C) previously possessed an Installer II license;
(3) completed the Installer II basic training course;
(4) passed the Installer II examination; and
(5) met the experience requirements. Applicants for
an Installer II license must submit statements attesting to the applicant's
work experience. Such statements shall include a description of the
type of on-site sewage facility (OSSF) work that was performed by
the applicant and the physical addresses where the activity occurred.
The experience shall be actual work accomplished under the license
or registration. The number of systems will not substitute for the
time required. Experience requirements are:
(A) to document experience as an Installer I, the applicant
shall submit either:
(i) sworn statements from at least three individuals
for whom the applicant performed construction services, statements
cannot be provided by individuals related by blood or marriage to
the applicant or applicant's spouse;
(ii) a sworn statement from a designated representative
who has approved a minimum of three installations performed by the
applicant; or
(iii) other documentation of the applicant's work experience,
approved by the executive director;
(B) to document experience as an apprentice, the applicant
shall submit either:
(i) a sworn statement from the installer for whom the
applicant performed construction services;
(ii) a sworn statement from a designated representative
who witnessed the applicant working on at least six OSSF installations;
or
(iii) other documentation of the applicant's work experience,
approved by the executive director.
(c) To obtain a designated representative license,
an individual must have:
(1) met the requirements of Subchapter A of this chapter;
(2) completed the designated representative basic training
course; and
(3) passed the designated representative examination.
(d) To obtain a site evaluator license, an individual
must have:
(1) met the requirements of Subchapter A of this chapter;
and
(2) met the following requirements:
(A) complete the site evaluator basic training course;
(B) pass the site evaluator examination; and
(C) possess a current Installer II license, designated
representative license, professional engineer license, professional
sanitarian license, certified professional soil scientist, or professional
geoscientist license in the soil science discipline (an individual
who maintains a current license through the Texas Board of Professional
Geoscientists according to the requirements for professional practice).
(e) Effective September 1, 2009, a maintenance provider
must be licensed with the executive director. To obtain a maintenance
provider license, a person must:
(1) meet the requirements of Subchapter A of this chapter;
(2) submit verification that the applicant holds a
current Installer II, Class C (or higher) Wastewater license or acceptable
documentation of three years experience as a maintenance technician.
Registered maintenance provider experience obtained prior to the effective
date of these rules may be applied towards the three years of experience
as a maintenance technician; and
(3) successfully complete agency-approved courses in
basic maintenance and advanced aerobic wastewater treatment related
to residential proprietary aerobic treatment units. Advanced aerobic
wastewater treatment courses must have been approved after September
1, 2008;
(4) pass the maintenance provider licensing examination;
and
(5) any additional information required by the executive
director.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §30.240 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330; amended to be effective September 11, 2003, 28 TexReg 7756; amended to be effective September 27, 2007, 32 TexReg 6523; amended to be effective September 11, 2008, 33 TexReg 7530; amended to be effective September 29, 2016, 41 TexReg 7489 |