DEQ Certified Installers

Certified Installer Program

The Environmental Complaints and Local Services Division (ECLS) has administered the Certified Installer Program since November 1, 1998. This program certifies on-site system installers to inspect their own installations. The installers can install a system, perform the inspection, complete the final backfill and grading and leave the site without a DEQ inspection.

Individuals may become certified for the following systems: conventional/shallow extended/evapotranspiration-absorption (CSE), lagoons, low pressure dosing (LPD), aerobic treatment with spray irrigation, and aerobic treatment with drip irrigation.

Duties and Responsibilities of DEQ Certified Installers:

Ensure that an Authorization to Construct has been issued before construction begins.
Prior to construction, notify the local DEQ Office of the time, date, and location of the installation.
Submit an accurate, completed DEQ form number 641-576AS (final inspection) to the local DEQ office within ten (10) working days of system completion.
Install on-site systems in accordance with Chapter 641.
Maintain records of all systems installed.

DEQ Form number 641-576AS is not official unless signed by a DEQ representative.