OWTS Installers/Designers
Permitting activities are divided into three main stages: site-suitability, design review, and construction inspection. Site-suitability is a preliminary stage which assesses the suitability of a parcel of property for on-site sewage disposal. Design review entails a review to determine a design's compliance with State standards, rule, and regulations including maintenance setbacks to drinking water wells, water supplies, and sensitive water bodies. Proper design and installation is essential to protect public health and avert the potential adverse impacts of OWTS on water resources. Inspections are conducted during installation and are normally required for each system. Annually, the program undertakes approximately 2,300 suitability assessments, 5,000 permit reviews, and 11,600 inspections. Additionally, the program has developed a process for approving innovative septic system technology. As a result of 1997 revisions to the OWTS legislation, a licensing program (including training and examination) for private-sector professional designers and installers is being created in order to allow RIDEM staff to concentrate on major projects and proactive planning and policy development.
Related Links:
New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program
For more licensing information E-Mail:
Deb Knauss (deb.knauss@dem.ri.gov)
For more permitting information E-Mail:
Brian Moore (brian.moore@dem.ri.gov)
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New Septic System Rules
Approved Soil Courses (CL-IV Exam Eligibility)
List of Licensed OWTS Installers
List of Licensed OWTS Designers and Soil Evaluators
Explanation of Design Class
BSF Trained Installers & Designers

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Designer Exam Study Guides:
Class I
Class II & III
Class IV
Licensing Applications:
Installer Exam
Designer Exam (Class I-III)
Soil Evaluator's License Exam (Class IV)
Permitting Forms
Regulations:
OWTS Regulations, etc.
Septic System Checkup Manual
Fact Sheets:
Exam Eligibility Fact Sheet
System Suitability Determination Guide
URI Septic System Fact Sheets
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