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Announcing— 2012 Utah On-Site Wastewater Association Conference—February 8-9, 2012
The Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing (DOPL) has approved continuing education credits for contractors and plumbers for attendance at the annual conference of the Utah On-Site Wastewater Association, which will be held February 8-9, 2012 at the Davis Applied Technology College in Kaysville, Utah. Registration Details or web: http://uwrl.usu.edu/partnerships/training/
Credits that will be given include:
Contractors: 3 hours of core credit and 3 hours of professional credit
Plumbers: 3 hours of core credit and 4 hours of professional credit
The Onsite Program includes certification of Onsite System Professionals, review of designs and plans for onsite septic systems (including large underground systems), operating permits and information about financial assistance available through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program for repair or replacement of septic systems when applicants meet the requirements.
Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Systems
- Rule—Utah Administrative Code R317-4
- Checklist and rule for Manufactured Septic Tank Review
- List of Health Departments/Counties with Alternative Onsite System Approval Authority
- Septic Tank Certification Process Flowchart
- List of Approved Septic Tanks and their Manufacturers
- Operating Permits for Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
- Maintenance Specialists List—Individuals who have Onsite Professional Certification Level 2 and/or Level 3 who have requested that their name be put on this list to be called on to perform the annual inspections for these operating permits.
- UIC Inventory Information Forms
- Financial Assistance Application
- Variance Request Procedure
Onsite Certification
Certification of Professionals—Original and Renewal
Onsite Professionals may become certified in the following categories:
- Level 1—Soil Evaluation and Percolation Testing
- Level 2—Design, Inspection and Maintenance of Conventional Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
- Level 3—Design, Inspection and Maintenance of Alternative Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems
Levels 1 and 2 are each valid for up to 5 years. A single application may be submitted to the Division of Water Quality for both Levels 1 and 2, or they may be done separately. Each certificate will require a separate fee. In order to be certified at Level 2, current Level 1 certification is required.
Level 3 is valid for up to 2 years. Application and certification fee must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality and a separate certificate issued. Level 3 certification requires current certification at both Level 1 and Level 2.
Certification application and fees are separate from the registration and fees for training through the Utah Onsite Training Program.
Please note: The completion certificate issued by the Utah Onsite Training Center is NOT a certification as an Onsite Professional by the Utah Division of Water Quality.
- Application Forms (must include Citizenship/Alien ID Certification form)
- Training Information for Professionals
- Current Training Calendar and Registration available through the Training Center
- Rule—Utah Administrative Code R317-11
- List of Certified Onsite System Professionals (Note: Due to technical problems, this list may include "expired" certificates - please check the expiration date to see if the certification is valid)
- Due to the Rule Changes adopted January 26, 2007, all certificates now expire on December 31st of the expiration year. The official expiration dates are now shown on the list.
- Required renewal classes must be attended during the 12 months prior to expiration, i.e., if the certificate expires December 31, 2011, you must attend the respective renewal class sometime during 2011.
- SB81—Beginning July 1, 2009, the Division is required to verify the lawful presence in the United States of an individual at least 18 years of age (includes sole proprietor doing business under assumed name) who has applied for Onsite Professional certification, Wastewater Operator certification, or who has applied for Federal SRF funding. A Citizenship/Alien ID Certification form is available that must be completed, notarized, and submitted to the Division along with a copy of photo identification such as a driver license, passport, or similar.
- Fee Change for Onsite Professional Certificate Issuance—The Legislature approved the fee changes. New fees became effective July 1, 2009. Onsite Professional certificates are now $25 for each Level certificate. Fee must accompany application—NO "On-line payments" are yet available.
Onsite Related Rules
- "Onsite Wastewater Systems"—Utah Administrative Code R317-4
- "Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems"—Utah Administrative Code R317-5
- Operating Permits for Large Underground Wastewater Disposal Systems—Utah Administrative Code R317-5-1.4
- "Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program"—Utah Administrative Code R317-7
- "Certification Required..."—Utah Administrative Code R317-11
- "Graywater Systems"—Utah Administrative Code R317-401
- "Rules for Waste Disposal By Liquid Scavenger Operations."—Utah Administrative Code R317-550
- "Rules for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Vault Privies and Earthen Pit Privies"—Utah Administrative Code R317-560
Variance Request Procedure
- Onsite Wastewater Systems—"Variance Request Procedure"—Guidance Document
Program Contacts
Onsite Professional Certification
Judy (801-536-4344)Technical—Designs, Plans
David (801-536-4329)Financial Assistance
David (801-536-4329)Other
Ed Macauley (801-536-4340)
