TEXAS ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
(OSSF) MAINTENANCE PROVIDER
LICENSING EXAMINATION: A
COMPREHENSIVE -QUESTION STUDY
GUIDE WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
AND REGULATORY RATIONALE
Regulatory Framework & Licensing
1. Which Texas Administrative Code chapter contains the primary regulations for
OSSF systems?
A. Chapter 220
B. Chapter 285
C. Chapter 302
D. Chapter 310
Answer: B
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 285 specifically governs the design, installation, operation, and
maintenance of OSSF systems in Texas.
2. The Texas Health and Safety Code chapter addressing on-site sewage disposal
systems is:
A. Chapter 341
B. Chapter 366
C. Chapter 285
,D. Chapter 401
Answer: B
Rationale: HSC Chapter 366 establishes the statutory framework for on-site sewage
facilities.
3. Who is authorized to enforce OSSF regulations in Texas?
A. TCEQ only
B. Local permitting authorities (LPAs) and TCEQ
C. The Texas Department of Health only
D. Local police departments
Answer: B
Rationale: Both TCEQ and designated LPAs share enforcement authority.
4. To obtain a Maintenance Provider License, an applicant must have completed at
least how many years as a registered Maintenance Technician?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: TCEQ requires three years of experience as a registered Maintenance
Technician, or registration as a Maintenance Provider prior to September 1, 2009.
5. What is the application fee for an OSSF Maintenance Provider license?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $111
D. $200
Answer: C
Rationale: The TCEQ application fee for a Maintenance Provider license is $111.
, 6. Which licenses must a Maintenance Provider possess in addition to completing
required training courses?
A. Installer I only
B. Class C or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator license
C. Both an OSSF Installer II license and a Class C or higher Wastewater Operator license
D. No additional licenses required
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must possess an OSSF Installer II license AND a Class C or higher
Wastewater Treatment Operator license.
7. Which training courses must be completed before applying for a Maintenance
Provider license?
A. Basic Maintenance Provider course only
B. Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider course only
C. Both Basic Maintenance Provider and Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider
courses
D. No training courses required
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must complete both the Basic Maintenance Provider (BMP) and
Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider (AMP) courses.
8. A local permitting authority may impose stricter requirements than TCEQ rules:
A. Yes, if justified by local conditions
B. No, only TCEQ can make rules
C. Only for flow less than 500 GPD
D. Only for new systems, not existing
Answer: A
Rationale: Local authorities may adopt stricter standards if warranted by local conditions.
9. Under 30 TAC §285.7(d), which type of OSSF system requires a permit directly
from TCEQ rather than a local permitting authority?
A. All aerobic treatment systems
(OSSF) MAINTENANCE PROVIDER
LICENSING EXAMINATION: A
COMPREHENSIVE -QUESTION STUDY
GUIDE WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
AND REGULATORY RATIONALE
Regulatory Framework & Licensing
1. Which Texas Administrative Code chapter contains the primary regulations for
OSSF systems?
A. Chapter 220
B. Chapter 285
C. Chapter 302
D. Chapter 310
Answer: B
Rationale: 30 TAC Chapter 285 specifically governs the design, installation, operation, and
maintenance of OSSF systems in Texas.
2. The Texas Health and Safety Code chapter addressing on-site sewage disposal
systems is:
A. Chapter 341
B. Chapter 366
C. Chapter 285
,D. Chapter 401
Answer: B
Rationale: HSC Chapter 366 establishes the statutory framework for on-site sewage
facilities.
3. Who is authorized to enforce OSSF regulations in Texas?
A. TCEQ only
B. Local permitting authorities (LPAs) and TCEQ
C. The Texas Department of Health only
D. Local police departments
Answer: B
Rationale: Both TCEQ and designated LPAs share enforcement authority.
4. To obtain a Maintenance Provider License, an applicant must have completed at
least how many years as a registered Maintenance Technician?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: TCEQ requires three years of experience as a registered Maintenance
Technician, or registration as a Maintenance Provider prior to September 1, 2009.
5. What is the application fee for an OSSF Maintenance Provider license?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $111
D. $200
Answer: C
Rationale: The TCEQ application fee for a Maintenance Provider license is $111.
, 6. Which licenses must a Maintenance Provider possess in addition to completing
required training courses?
A. Installer I only
B. Class C or higher Wastewater Treatment Operator license
C. Both an OSSF Installer II license and a Class C or higher Wastewater Operator license
D. No additional licenses required
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must possess an OSSF Installer II license AND a Class C or higher
Wastewater Treatment Operator license.
7. Which training courses must be completed before applying for a Maintenance
Provider license?
A. Basic Maintenance Provider course only
B. Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider course only
C. Both Basic Maintenance Provider and Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider
courses
D. No training courses required
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must complete both the Basic Maintenance Provider (BMP) and
Advanced Aerobic Maintenance Provider (AMP) courses.
8. A local permitting authority may impose stricter requirements than TCEQ rules:
A. Yes, if justified by local conditions
B. No, only TCEQ can make rules
C. Only for flow less than 500 GPD
D. Only for new systems, not existing
Answer: A
Rationale: Local authorities may adopt stricter standards if warranted by local conditions.
9. Under 30 TAC §285.7(d), which type of OSSF system requires a permit directly
from TCEQ rather than a local permitting authority?
A. All aerobic treatment systems
