OSSF DR Complete Study Questions And Answers All
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Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. ANS 1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 ANS C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. ANS True
True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that are more stringent than the state OSSF
law or rules. ANS True
True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA), Designated Representative (DR),
Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE), Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician. ANS True
One or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system is located (new cluster systems are
prohibited); and
,-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere. ANS On-Site Sewage Disposal
System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces statewide
ANS Agency/Commission
The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and regulations.
ANS Authorized Agent (AA)
An individual who holds a DR license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit applications,
conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and conduct inspections of OSSFs. ANS Designated
Representative
An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct,
install, alter, or repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II) ANS Installer
Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own systems without being a registered installer.
(does not apply to owners developing property for sale or for lease. ANS One exception to TCEQ certified or
registered installer requirement;
An individual who has been properly registered with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer. ANS Apprentice
An individual who visits a site and conducts a preconstruction site evaluation following the TCEQ rules. This
evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site survey, and other criteria necessary to determine the suitability or a site for
a specific OSSF. ANS Site Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive director. ANS
Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by the Executive Director to maintain
OSSF. ANS Maintenance Technician
DR is responsible for conducting the Texas OSSF permitting program within the jurisdiction of the local
government/authorized agent who designated him or her. ANS Permitting
, DR is required to respond to complaints concerning on-site facilities within the jurisdiction of the local
government/authorized agent that has designated him or her. ANS Complaint Investigation
An OSSF for a single-family residence on a 10-acre or larger tract in which the disposal lines are at least 100 ft from
the property line is not required to apply for a permit for the new construction. 30 TAC 285.3(f)(2) ANS Ten
Acre Rule
Site evaluation, selection of an OSSF, system must be planned (designed), professional designer, permit application
and planning materials prepared and submitted, application and planning materials reviewed, authorized or permit to
construct, construction, inspection by permitting agency, final inspection and transfer of permits ANS Process
Steps
violating OSSF laws or regulations, submitting falsified documents or information, other causes such as fraud or
deceit, or failure to use reasonable or professional judgement in the performance of their duties ANS Revoked or
suspended licenses
Initiated in the proper court through a district or county attorney by either a local authorized agent or by the TCEQ.
Criminal offenses are misdemeanors punishable by fines and/or confinement. Each day is a separate violation. ANS
Criminal Penalties
On septic tanks, the lean-out port or riser top can be from 6 inches to 12 inches below the ground surface. ANS
Clean-out port
Risers on any kind of tank in an OSSF must: have an inside diameter equal to or larger than the clean-out port, be
permanently fastened with watertight connection to the tank lid, have removable watertight caps and be protected
against unauthorize intrusion. ANS Risers
True or False:
Unsecured ports must be secured or documentation must be provided showing that the owner refused to pay for the
activity necessary to secure the ports. ANS True
The primary purpose of the OSSF program is protection of the public health and the environment against the
potential of air-borne disease. ANS False
Water borne
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Septic tanks were introduced in the United States in the _______. ANS 1880s
The beginning of statewide regulation of the OSSFs across Texas was ________.
A. November 1987
B. April 1989
C. September 1989
D. March 1985 ANS C
True or False:
Before 1989, Texas had no statewide regulation. ANS True
True or False:
The law gives the local government the right to adopt local regulations that are more stringent than the state OSSF
law or rules. ANS True
True or False:
The following are key elements of the Texas OSSF rules:
On-site sewage disposal system, Agency/Commission, Authorized Agent (AA), Designated Representative (DR),
Installer, Apprentice, Site-Evaluator (SE), Maintenance Provider (MP), and Maintenance Technician. ANS True
One or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that:
- Produce not more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day:
- Are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system is located (new cluster systems are
prohibited); and
,-Dispose of wastewater on-site into the soil or as a vapor to the atmosphere. ANS On-Site Sewage Disposal
System:
TCEQ is the state agency responsible for making sure that OSSF laws, rules, and regulations are enforces statewide
ANS Agency/Commission
The local government entity authorized by the TQEC to implement and enforce the OSSF laws and regulations.
ANS Authorized Agent (AA)
An individual who holds a DR license and is designated by the authorized agent to review permit applications,
conduct site evaluations, review planning materials, and conduct inspections of OSSFs. ANS Designated
Representative
An individual who holds a valid license from the TCEQ and who is compensated by another individual to construct,
install, alter, or repair an OSSF. (Two levels Installer I and II) ANS Installer
Single family residence homeowners may install, or repair their own systems without being a registered installer.
(does not apply to owners developing property for sale or for lease. ANS One exception to TCEQ certified or
registered installer requirement;
An individual who has been properly registered with the agency and is undertaking an on-the-job training program
supervised by an Installer. ANS Apprentice
An individual who visits a site and conducts a preconstruction site evaluation following the TCEQ rules. This
evaluation includes a soil analysis, a site survey, and other criteria necessary to determine the suitability or a site for
a specific OSSF. ANS Site Evaluator
An individual who maintains OSSF for compensation. Must be licensed with the executive director. ANS
Maintenance Provider (MP)
An individual who works under an MP and holds a valid registration issued by the Executive Director to maintain
OSSF. ANS Maintenance Technician
DR is responsible for conducting the Texas OSSF permitting program within the jurisdiction of the local
government/authorized agent who designated him or her. ANS Permitting
, DR is required to respond to complaints concerning on-site facilities within the jurisdiction of the local
government/authorized agent that has designated him or her. ANS Complaint Investigation
An OSSF for a single-family residence on a 10-acre or larger tract in which the disposal lines are at least 100 ft from
the property line is not required to apply for a permit for the new construction. 30 TAC 285.3(f)(2) ANS Ten
Acre Rule
Site evaluation, selection of an OSSF, system must be planned (designed), professional designer, permit application
and planning materials prepared and submitted, application and planning materials reviewed, authorized or permit to
construct, construction, inspection by permitting agency, final inspection and transfer of permits ANS Process
Steps
violating OSSF laws or regulations, submitting falsified documents or information, other causes such as fraud or
deceit, or failure to use reasonable or professional judgement in the performance of their duties ANS Revoked or
suspended licenses
Initiated in the proper court through a district or county attorney by either a local authorized agent or by the TCEQ.
Criminal offenses are misdemeanors punishable by fines and/or confinement. Each day is a separate violation. ANS
Criminal Penalties
On septic tanks, the lean-out port or riser top can be from 6 inches to 12 inches below the ground surface. ANS
Clean-out port
Risers on any kind of tank in an OSSF must: have an inside diameter equal to or larger than the clean-out port, be
permanently fastened with watertight connection to the tank lid, have removable watertight caps and be protected
against unauthorize intrusion. ANS Risers
True or False:
Unsecured ports must be secured or documentation must be provided showing that the owner refused to pay for the
activity necessary to secure the ports. ANS True
The primary purpose of the OSSF program is protection of the public health and the environment against the
potential of air-borne disease. ANS False
Water borne
