Tennessee Septic Installer School
How to become a Certified Septic Installer in Tennessee:
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Tennessee does not require you to take any classes to become a certified septic installer. Our team offers a 3 Day Septic Installer School in North Carolina that serves as an excellent introduction to Septic Installation. We recommend attending an installer school as a way to get started in the industry. You can register on this page for upcoming classes.
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Study the regulations found here:
Schedule to take an exam with your Local Environmental Field Office
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Complete the following application for a Tennessee Septic Installer License through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation - Division of Water Resources.
Application for Septic System Installer License
A detailed review of the application is conducted, and the applicant is sent a notification letter when the review is complete. The review process is completed within 45 days of the date of application.
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$200 Conventional Permit
installing, altering, extending or repairing a conventional septic system (conventional and conventional substitute products).$100 Alternative Systems Installer Permit
Additional $100 fee for each type of alternative system you would like to be permitted to install, alter, extend or repair. (LPP, mound, oxidation lagoon, ATS/SSD)
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Permits expire on December 31 each year and must be renewed. Permits are not transferable. Invoices for permit renewal are sent in the fall prior to expiration.
Renewing your installer permit can be done here: Click Here -
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.