OSSF DR UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 - CORRECT ANSWER -C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - On-Site Sewage Disposal System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are
enforces statewide - CORRECT ANSWER - Agency/Commission
The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws
and regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Site
Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive
director. - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by the Executive
Director to maintain OSSF. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Revoked or suspended licenses
CORRECT Answers
Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 - CORRECT ANSWER -C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - On-Site Sewage Disposal System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are
enforces statewide - CORRECT ANSWER - Agency/Commission
The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws
and regulations. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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) -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Site
Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive
director. - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by the Executive
Director to maintain OSSF. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Revoked or suspended licenses
