Every installer engaged in the construction of OSS in Boone County shall be knowledgeable of all laws, rules, technical specifications and ordinances of both the State of Indiana and Boone County governing OSS.
(A) The applicant for certification shall demonstrate knowledge of the applicable laws, rules, technical specifications and ordinances before becoming certified by passing a written proficiency examination conducted by the Department or an entity approved by the Department.
(B) The examination shall be in multiple parts. The Department or an entity approved by the Department will develop examinations to test applicant knowledge or laws, rules, regulations and ordinances of the State of Indiana and Boone County in the following areas:
(1) Part A will cover gravity OSS and flood dose OSS.
(2) Part B will cover trench pressure distribution OSS and sand mound OSS.
(3) Technology new to Indiana OSS for which an interim standard has been published by the Indiana State Department of Health.
(C) Examinations shall be reviewed from time to time to determine their applicability to current laws, rules, technical specifications and ordinances.
(1) A score fo 80% or higher on each part will be considered passing. If the applicant fails to pass any part of the examination, the applicant may re-apply for installer certification and re-examination no earlier than one month following the examination date.
(2) When taking a written examination is not feasible due to language or reading difficulties, oral examination will be allowed.
(Ord. 2012-05, passed 4-2-2012)