(A) All on-site sewage system installers, designers, evaluators, inspectors, and service providers providing services in the county shall abide by all associated requirements in the state statutes, rules, and this chapter regarding on-site sewage systems.
(B) An individual must register with the County Health Department if they provide on-site sewage system installation, including new installation, repair, replacement, alteration, or abandonment; design; evaluation; inspection; and/or service to property owners in the county. Registration requires either:
(1) Applying to County Health Department for registration by:
(a) Completing the County Health Department registration form;
(b) Paying the appropriate registration fee as required in the County Health Department fee ordinance; or
(c) Providing proof of certification by:
1. Passing an examination offered by the County Health Department;
2. The Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association (IOWPA) for the type of system(s) to be installed, designed, evaluated, inspected, or serviced; or
3. Another entity approved by the County Health Department.
(2) Providing proof of:
(a) Current, valid registration in another county in the state;
(b) Providing proof of certification from IOWPA for the type of system(s) to be installed, designed, evaluated, or serviced;
(c) Providing proof of membership in good standing with IOWPA; and
(d) Paying the appropriate registration fee as required in the County Health Department fee ordinance.
(C) Registration is valid from January 1 to December 31 of the same year and must be renewed annually. Proof of continued registration in another county and/or certification is required for renewal of registration.
(D) Certification must be maintained throughout the period of registration. A lapse of certification will render the registration with County Health Department invalid.
(E) A certification examination will be offered no less than monthly by the County Health Department.
(1) The test will consist of 100 questions all of which will be true/false or multiple choice.
(2) A score of 80% or above is considered passing.
(3) A retest will be allowed for anyone failing the test no more frequently than once per week.
(F) A registered installer, evaluator, or service provider must be on-site at all times during installation, evaluation, or service is being provided.
(G) A registered designer must approve a construction plan prior to submittal of the plan for review by the County Health Department.
(H) A lapse of certification and/or registration or repeated violation of any state statute, rules, or this chapter pertaining to on-site sewage systems may result in revocation or denial of renewal of a registration. An appeal of registration revocation or denial of registration renewal may be appealed to the County Board of Health.
(1) The period of revocation shall be no less than 90 days, or a time period deemed appropriate by the County Health Officer.
(2) The registered individual shall be advised in writing for the basis of the revocation, the right and procedure for appeal, and the opportunity for a hearing.
(Ord. 2023-20, passed 11-6-2023)