SEPTIC LICENSE PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Regulatory Framework. Answer: Federal, state, and local regulations governing OSSF
installation and operation
● EPA Regulations. Answer: Federal environmental standards applicable to septic system
design and management
● State Regulations. Answer: State-specific rules implementing federal standards for OSSF
programs
● Local Ordinances. Answer: County and city rules governing OSSF installation and
maintenance
● Authorized Agent. Answer: Local official authorized by the state to administer the OSSF
program
● Designated Representative. Answer: Certified professional designated to perform OSSF
services on behalf of the authorized agent
● Texas OSSF Regulations. Answer: Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 285
governing OSSFs in Texas
● TAC 285. Answer: Texas Administrative Code Chapter 285; primary OSSF regulation in
Texas
● Qualified Person. Answer: Individual meeting TAC requirements for site evaluation and
system design
● Licensed Installer. Answer: Person holding a state-issued license to install OSSFs
● Maintenance Provider. Answer: Certified professional contracted to inspect and maintain
OSSFs
● Site Assessment. Answer: Evaluation of site conditions to determine OSSF feasibility and
design
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Regulatory Framework. Answer: Federal, state, and local regulations governing OSSF
installation and operation
● EPA Regulations. Answer: Federal environmental standards applicable to septic system
design and management
● State Regulations. Answer: State-specific rules implementing federal standards for OSSF
programs
● Local Ordinances. Answer: County and city rules governing OSSF installation and
maintenance
● Authorized Agent. Answer: Local official authorized by the state to administer the OSSF
program
● Designated Representative. Answer: Certified professional designated to perform OSSF
services on behalf of the authorized agent
● Texas OSSF Regulations. Answer: Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 285
governing OSSFs in Texas
● TAC 285. Answer: Texas Administrative Code Chapter 285; primary OSSF regulation in
Texas
● Qualified Person. Answer: Individual meeting TAC requirements for site evaluation and
system design
● Licensed Installer. Answer: Person holding a state-issued license to install OSSFs
● Maintenance Provider. Answer: Certified professional contracted to inspect and maintain
OSSFs
● Site Assessment. Answer: Evaluation of site conditions to determine OSSF feasibility and
design
