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 training course; and

5. (5) worked at least two years in an approved area.

   1. (A) Approved areas are:

      1. (i) operating or maintaining a public drinking water system;
      2. (ii) installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment;
      3. (iii) installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems;
      4. (iv) performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license;
      5. (v) testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies on fire suppression systems and lines; or
      6. (vi) performing other duties approved by the executive director.

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

      1. (i) one year of college credit (32 semester hours); or
      2. (ii) 20 hours of approved training in addition to the required 40-hour training course.

Source Note:The provisions of this §30.60 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330.