Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-3-1-.16 - Certification of Soil Classifiers, Septic Tank Contractors, On-Site Sewage Management System Inspectors, Maintenance Personnel, and Sewage Pumpers

(1) Individuals performing services as a soil classifier, septic tank contractor, inspection personnel, maintenance personnel, or sewage pumper must be certified by the Department.

(a) The qualifications for certification of soil classifiers, septic tank contractors, inspection personnel, maintenance personnel, and sewage pumpers shall be set forth by the Department and published in the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems. The qualifications shall be based on education, experience, testing and performance.

(b) The Department shall publish a protocol for decertification of persons certified under the provisions of this Section in the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems.

(c) Certification shall be renewed every two years and shall be conditioned on meeting continuing education requirements.

(2) The Department shall adopt a fee schedule for certifications and renewals under this Rule.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-3-1-.16

O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-8-1, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-11.

Original Rule entitled "Certification of Soil Classifiers, Septic Tank Contractors, On-Site Sewage Management System Inspectors, Maintenance Personnel, and Sewage Pumpers" adopted. F. Dec. 20, 2013; eff. Jan. 9, 2014.