OSSF DR Training: Questions With Accurate Solutions
Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. Right Ans -
1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 Right Ans - C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. Right Ans - True
True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that
are more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules. Right Ans - True
True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA),
Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE),
Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician. Right Ans - True
One or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system
is located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere.
Right Ans - On-Site Sewage Disposal System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules,
and regulations are enforces statewide Right Ans - Agency/Commission
,The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and
enforce the OSSF laws and regulations. Right Ans - Authorized Agent (AA)
An individual who holds a DR license and is designated by the authorized
agent to review permit applications, conduct site evaluations, review planning
materials, and conduct inspections of OSSFs. Right Ans - Designated
Representative
An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and who is
compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or repair an
OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II) Right Ans - Installer
Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own systems
without being a registered installer. (does not apply to owners developing
property for sale or for lease. Right Ans - One exception to TCEQ certified
or registered installer requirement;
An individual who has been properly registered with the agency and is
undertaking an on-the-job training program supervised by an Installer.
Right Ans - Apprentice
An individual who visits a site and conducts a preconstruction site evaluation
following the TCEQ rules. This evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site
survey, and other criteria necessary to determine the suitability or a site for a
specific OSSF. Right Ans - Site Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with
the executive director. Right Ans - Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by
the Executive Director to maintain OSSF. Right Ans - Maintenance
Technician
DR is responsible for conducting the Texas OSSF permitting program within
the jurisdiction of the local government/authorized agent who designated him
or her. Right Ans - Permitting
, DR is required to respond to complaints concerning on-site facilities within
the jurisdiction of the local government/authorized agent that has designated
him or her. Right Ans - Complaint Investigation
An OSSF for a single-family residence on a 10-acre or larger tract in which the
disposal lines are at least 100 ft from the property line is not required to apply
for a permit for the new construction. 30 TAC 285.3(f)(2) Right Ans - Ten
Acre Rule
Site evaluation, selection of an OSSF, system must be planned (designed),
professional designer, permit application and planning materials prepared
and submitted, application and planning materials reviewed, authorized or
permit to construct, construction, inspection by permitting agency, final
inspection and transfer of permits Right Ans - Process Steps
violating OSSF laws or regulations, submitting falsified documents or
information, other causes such as fraud or deceit, or failure to use reasonable
or professional judgement in the performance of their duties Right Ans -
Revoked or suspended licenses
Initiated in the proper court through a district or county attorney by either a
local authorized agent or by the TCEQ. Criminal offenses are misdemeanors
punishable by fines and/or confinement. Each day is a separate violation.
Right Ans - Criminal Penalties
On septic tanks, the lean-out port or riser top can be from 6 inches to 12
inches below the ground surface. Right Ans - Clean-out port
Risers on any kind of tank in an OSSF must: have an inside diameter equal to
or larger than the clean-out port, be permanently fastened with watertight
connection to the tank lid, have removable watertight caps and be protected
against unauthorize intrusion. Right Ans - Risers
True or False:
Unsecured ports must be secured or documentation must be provided
showing that the owner refused to pay for the activity necessary to secure the
ports. Right Ans - True
Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. Right Ans -
1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 Right Ans - C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. Right Ans - True
True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that
are more stringent than the state OSSF law or rules. Right Ans - True
True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA),
Designated Representative (DR), Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE),
Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician. Right Ans - True
One or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system
is located (new cluster systems are prohibited); and
-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere.
Right Ans - On-Site Sewage Disposal System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules,
and regulations are enforces statewide Right Ans - Agency/Commission
,The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and
enforce the OSSF laws and regulations. Right Ans - Authorized Agent (AA)
An individual who holds a DR license and is designated by the authorized
agent to review permit applications, conduct site evaluations, review planning
materials, and conduct inspections of OSSFs. Right Ans - Designated
Representative
An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and who is
compensated by another individual to construct, install, alter, or repair an
OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II) Right Ans - Installer
Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own systems
without being a registered installer. (does not apply to owners developing
property for sale or for lease. Right Ans - One exception to TCEQ certified
or registered installer requirement;
An individual who has been properly registered with the agency and is
undertaking an on-the-job training program supervised by an Installer.
Right Ans - Apprentice
An individual who visits a site and conducts a preconstruction site evaluation
following the TCEQ rules. This evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site
survey, and other criteria necessary to determine the suitability or a site for a
specific OSSF. Right Ans - Site Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with
the executive director. Right Ans - Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by
the Executive Director to maintain OSSF. Right Ans - Maintenance
Technician
DR is responsible for conducting the Texas OSSF permitting program within
the jurisdiction of the local government/authorized agent who designated him
or her. Right Ans - Permitting
, DR is required to respond to complaints concerning on-site facilities within
the jurisdiction of the local government/authorized agent that has designated
him or her. Right Ans - Complaint Investigation
An OSSF for a single-family residence on a 10-acre or larger tract in which the
disposal lines are at least 100 ft from the property line is not required to apply
for a permit for the new construction. 30 TAC 285.3(f)(2) Right Ans - Ten
Acre Rule
Site evaluation, selection of an OSSF, system must be planned (designed),
professional designer, permit application and planning materials prepared
and submitted, application and planning materials reviewed, authorized or
permit to construct, construction, inspection by permitting agency, final
inspection and transfer of permits Right Ans - Process Steps
violating OSSF laws or regulations, submitting falsified documents or
information, other causes such as fraud or deceit, or failure to use reasonable
or professional judgement in the performance of their duties Right Ans -
Revoked or suspended licenses
Initiated in the proper court through a district or county attorney by either a
local authorized agent or by the TCEQ. Criminal offenses are misdemeanors
punishable by fines and/or confinement. Each day is a separate violation.
Right Ans - Criminal Penalties
On septic tanks, the lean-out port or riser top can be from 6 inches to 12
inches below the ground surface. Right Ans - Clean-out port
Risers on any kind of tank in an OSSF must: have an inside diameter equal to
or larger than the clean-out port, be permanently fastened with watertight
connection to the tank lid, have removable watertight caps and be protected
against unauthorize intrusion. Right Ans - Risers
True or False:
Unsecured ports must be secured or documentation must be provided
showing that the owner refused to pay for the activity necessary to secure the
ports. Right Ans - True
