PCI Certification School
Private Compliance Inspector
PCI Certification School
The Private Compliance Inspector (PCI) School is designed to equip professionals with the necessary education, training to become certified to conduct compliance inspections of on-site wastewater systems during the installation or repair. The role of a Private Compliance Inspector (PCI) is to verify and inspect wastewater systems for compliance with permits issued by an Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator (AOWE) or Engineer (PE).
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Anyone may take the class, however, applicants seeking a PCI certification must meet the following criteria:
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a certified contractor, authorized on-site wastewater evaluator, subsurface operator, or a registered environmental health specialist.
Not be employed by a local health department.
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All applicants must complete an approved Private Compliance Inspector (PCI) Certification Course.
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All applicants must complete an application for certification. The exams are administered and certifications are issued by the North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Contractor Inspector Certification Board (NCOWCICB).
Available exam dates will be listed on the application for exam provided in class.
The application must include proof of Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance. -
The exams are administered and certifications are issued by the North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Contractor Inspector Certification Board (NCOWCICB).
Link to exam application
NCOWCICB 2025 Exam Dates are as follows:July 16th Hickory NC
July 17th Hickory NC
October (Date TBD) Cary NC
December 17th Clemmons NC
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Private compliance inspectors are required to complete 12 Hours of in person continuing education each year. The classes must be approved by the NCOWCICB.
For a list of upcoming continuing education opportunities, please visit the following link: register.owpnc.com
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.