Designated Representative OSSF Latest Update Graded A+

Designated Representative OSSF Latest Update Graded A+ 30 TAC Chapter 285 This chapter establishes minimum standards for planning materials, construction, installation, alteration, repair, extension, operation, maintenance, permitting, and inspection of OSSFs. This chapter also provides the procedures for the designation of local governmental entities as authorized agents. 30 TAC Chapter 30 The licensing of installers, designated representatives, and site evaluators and the registration of apprentices is included in this chapter. Title 5, Chapter 366 Texas Health and Safety Code The Texas statute establishing OSSF regulations and regulators. September 1989 The year in which statewide regulation of OSSFs began OSSF minimum requirements 1) produce no more than 5,000 g of waste daily 2) waste must originate and be disposed of on site 3) wastewater must be disposed in soil or as vapor 1990 The requirement for installers to be licensed went into effect 1998 The requirement for Installer II and DR to be licensed went into effect 2002 The requirement for SE to be licensed went into effect 2009 The requirement for MP to be licensed went into effect Installer II extra requirements - one year as Installer I and 3 installations w/notarized statements - or two years as apprentice with six installations w/notarized statements SE extra requirements must have previous license of one: Installer II DR PE RS Professional Geoscientist MP extra requirements Installer II, Class C Wastewater License, or documented experience of 3 years as maintenance technician Maintenance Technician and Apprentice note Only license that doesn't require exam, Apprentice does not require class either 3 years, 24 hours OSSF licenses are issued for a term of ____ years and require ____ hours for renewal Daily How often must an installer check an apprentice's work? Ten Acre Rule An OSSF for a single-family residence on a 10 acre lot or more with disposal lines at least 100ft from property line are not required to apply for a permit for a new construction. Permit Processing Steps 1) Site Evaluation w/ written report 2) Selection of OSSF based on Site Evaluation 3) System planned