W. Va. Code R. § 64-9-11 - Individual Sewer Systems Installers Certification

11.1. Except as provided in Subsection 11.2 of this rule, all individual or on-site sewer system installers shall be certified by the director. An individual shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old to qualify for certification.

11.2. The director may grant a permit to an individual who installs, constructs, extends, alters his or her own sewer system if the individual passes an examination administered by the director which demonstrates knowledge of applicable rules.

11.3. Certification is not required of a driver delivering a part or parts of a system, a manufacturer who does not install a part or parts of a system or an employee of a contractor holding a certificate, provided, that the employee is under the direct on-site surveillance of a certified installer.

11.4. Certificates shall be issued to qualified installers of individual sewer systems in two classifications:

11.4.a. A class I certificate applies to the installation of standard soil absorption systems, soil absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent lift stations and grey water soil absorption systems.

11.4.b. A class II certificate applies to those systems covered by the class I certificate plus all alternative and other individual or on-site sewer systems as set forth in Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47.

11.5. An application for certification as an individual sewer system installer, or renewal of certification as an individual sewer system installer, shall be made in writing to the director on a form prescribed by the director.

11.6. The director may deny certification if the information on the application form is incomplete, inaccurate, false or misleading.

11.7. In addition to filing an application for certification as an individual sewer system installer, the applicant shall pass a written examination for each classification and shall be required to demonstrate that he or she possesses adequate knowledge and skill in making installations in accordance with Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47.

11.8. Written examinations shall be administered by the director at a site and on a date designated by the director. An applicant shall attain a passing grade of seventy percent (70%) to qualify for certification. Any applicant who has failed an examination shall wait thirty (30) days before re-examination.

11.9. Certification is not transferable or assignable and becomes invalid upon suspension or revocation.

11.10. Certification expires five (5) years from date of issuance and the certificate holder shall apply to the director for renewal of the certificate prior to the expiration date. Should the expiration date be exceeded by six (6) months, renewal cannot be issued. Renewal shall be based upon recommendation of the local health department in those counties knowledgeable of the individual's work.

11.11. In the event any person certified is found to be violating any of the applicable requirements of this rule, his or her certification may be immediately suspended for a period of thirty (30) days by the director. Two separate violations shall be sufficient grounds for revocation of certification.

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W. Va. Code R. § 64-9-11