SECTION 30.60. Qualifications for Initial License

To obtain a license, an individual must have:

(1) met the requirements in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating to Administration of Occupational Licenses and Registrations);

(2) passed an examination;

(3) received a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;

(4) completed an approved 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course; and

(5) worked at least two years in an approved area which includes, but is not limited to:

(A) operating or maintaining a public drinking water system;

(B) installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment;

(C) installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems;

(D) performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license;

(E) installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines;

(F) operating or maintaining a domestic wastewater treatment facility;

(G) performing health inspections that requires a registered sanitarian; or

(H) performing other duties approved by the executive director.

(6) An individual may substitute one year of the required experience with:

(A) one year of college credit (32 semester hours); or

(B) 20 hours of approved training in addition to the required 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course.

Source Note: The provisions of this §30.60 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330; amended to be effective September 27, 2007, 32 TexReg 6523