To obtain a license, an individual must have:

1. (1) met the requirements in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating to Administration of Occupational Licenses and Registrations);
2. (2) passed an examination;
3. (3) received a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;
4. (4) completed an approved 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course; and

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

   1. (A) operating or maintaining a public drinking water system;
   2. (B) installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment;
   3. (C) installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems;
   4. (D) performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license;
   5. (E) installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines;
   6. (F) operating or maintaining a domestic wastewater treatment facility;
   7. (G) performing health inspections that requires a registered sanitarian; or
   8. (H) performing other duties approved by the executive director.

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

   1. (A) one year of college credit (32 semester hours); or
   2. (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.