Ohio Department of Health Sewage Treatment Rules effective January 1, 2007 (posted 10/17/06)

                                                                                                                                                               (revised 10/29/06)

                 Webpage Links: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (ODH)          ODH STS RULES (2007)

            OFFICIAL STS EXAM COMPLETION LISTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2007  (revised 4/25/07)

                HAULERS         *          INSTALLERS          *          SERVICE PROVIDERS

BACKGROUND

The Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3701-29 (STS Rules) effective January 1, 2007, requires that sewage treatment system installers, service providers and septage haulers that register with a local health district to perform work required under this chapter take a state examination. 

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is the state agency responsible for the implementation of the sewage treatment system rules and the development of the state exam for registered sewage treatment system installers, service providers and septage haulers.

Any STS installer, service provider, and septage hauler that operates in the state of Ohio, MUST pass the state exam as part of the local registration requirements to continue operating after January 1, 2007.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please contact the ODH Bureau of Environmental Health with any questions regarding the STS Rules and requirements for bonding, local registration, and demonstration of competency requirements.

BEH@odh.ohio.gov     (614) 466-1390 

Ask for Tom Grigsby or Jean Caudill

EXAMINATION

All questions are referenced to the STS Rules (OAC Chapter 3701-29) that will be mailed to each processed examination applicant. The applicant will be permitted to use the rule book during the examination.  A total time of 2.5 hours will be allowed for each exam. Completed exams will be graded at the exam site, and a certificate of passing will be provided by mail within 7-10 days.  A grade of 70% or better is required to pass the exam.

A complete list of applicants who successfully complete exam will be maintained with ODH. This list will also posted on the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc. public access website.

Number of Questions on Each Exam?

25 core examination questions with 10 additional questions each for installers, haulers, and service providers.  The minimum number of questions is 35.  An applicant who is both an installer and a hauler would have a test with a total of 45 questions.  The maximum would be 55 questions for anyone planning to register for all three categories.

What Is The Exam Fee? $40

After receipt of exam fee, applicants will be forward confirmation with map to exam site, and the STS Rules.

 EXAM ADMINISTRATOR

Operator Training Committee of Ohio, Inc,

3972 Indianola Ave. * Columbus OH 43214

(614) 268-6826 * (614) 268-3244

www.ohiowater.org

To apply for the exam, contact:

 Curtis L. Truss Jr.,  Executive Director                        Mania Pothrski,  Office Support

 curtis@ohiowater.org                                                     mania@ohiowater.org