Individual Sewage Disposal System Designer/Installer

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

None

Background check

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<p>Individual sewage disposal system installers and designers design, install, and repair septic systems, which are required for any structure to which a water supply is connected and that is not connected to a municipal sewage collection system. Septic systems must be designed and installed by individuals holding a valid permit, issued by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Subsurface Systems Bureau. Additionally, repair or replacement of an existing septic system must be conducted by a permit holder as well. The only exception to this requirement is that a homeowner may repair or install a septic system for his/her primary domicile.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 485-A:35-36; Administrative Rules Chapter Env-Wq 1000</p> <p><strong>Permit Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Designers must pass a written examination and a field test for soil interpretation</li> <li>Installers must pass a written examination</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;Required. Installers must pass a two-part written exam, held twice each year. Designers must pass a three-part written exam, plus a field exam, held twice each year.</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Three hours of DES-approved continuing education must be completed annually, for a total of six hours for renewal. Three of the six hours must be attained at educational seminars offered by Subsurface Systems Bureau staff, or pre-approved by the Bureau.</p> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Examination: $80</li> <li>Biennial renewal: $80</li> </ul> <ul>Licenses expire on December 31 of every other year</ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong>&nbsp;Not permitted</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>