Inspector School

Become a Licensed Septic Inspector

Embark on a rewarding career by becoming a licensed septic inspector in North Carolina. Our comprehensive 24-hour Septic Inspector Certification Class, coupled with a 6-hour Continuing Education course, prepares you thoroughly for the Septic Inspector Exam. With our expert guidance, navigate the certification process smoothly and excel in a high-demand field. Register for upcoming training sessions, and take the first step toward achieving your certification today.

  • This class is provided by Onsite Wastewater Professionals. Register for the next Septic Inspector class under the Classes & Events page.

    As of January 1, 2025 - If you are not currently a Grade IV licensed installer, you will need to complete a 24-Hour Installer School and a 6-Hour Continuing Education course in addition to Inspector School. You can find more information and register for an installer class here: www.owpnc.com/installer

  • The continuing education required to become a certified septic inspector are provided by Onsite Wastewater Professionals and can be found under the Classes & Events page.

    Level IV Installers do not need to complete the additional 6-Hours in order to get licensed but will be required to complete 6-Hours annually for renewal of their license.

  • Mail your application for certification, certification fee, required course attendance certificates, and exam application to NCOWCICB P.O. Box 132 Lawsonville, NC 27022.

    The certification fee for Inspectors is $200.

  • This exam is held multiple times a year and must be applied for 15 days in advance through the North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Contractor Inspector Certification Board (NCOWCICB).

  • Certifications expire annually on December 31st and require continuing education for renewal, due by November 15th.

    Inspectors need 6 hours of continuing educatio each eyear.

    Continuing Education Classes can be found under Classes & Events.

Ronnie Overbey of Overbey Septic Service giving advice to a group of students in an Onsite Wastewater Professionals Continuing Education Class

Meet your instructor

Jonathan Godfrey

Jonathan  is a leading expert in onsite wastewater systems and septic industry education. He holds a BS in Business Management and a Master's in Extension Education from North Carolina State University.

Jonathan's career spans nearly every side of the onsite wastewater industry, including environmental health, operation and maintenance, design and permitting, manufacturing, and system installation. Over the years he has developed curriculum and training programs for multiple state associations and presents regularly at industry conferences across the United States. His focus is on building hands-on training for certification and continuing education that is engaging, practical, and delivers real value to the septic businesses that attend.

Today, Jonathan is the Education Director of Onsite Wastewater Professionals (OWP), a national training and certification organization serving septic installers, inspectors, and operators. He also operates a Certified Organic farm, and received the Steinbeck Achievement Award in 2018 for his contributions to the industry.

Septic Inspector Study Guide and Practice Exam

Brush up on topics you learned in Inspector School before your exam. Includes copies of the rules, a study guide, video review and practice exam.

Hands on training at Septic Inspector School as students digging a hole in a backyard to access the septic tank.
Technicians inspecting a septic system through the pump tank access riser.
Digging up a septic tank for maintenance and inspection
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