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Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change
Septic Tank Installer Licence |
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| Who Needs This Certificate of Qualification? | ||
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In Nova Scotia, the installation, replacement, alteration, pumping, and maintenance of on site sewage disposal systems and portable restrooms may only be completed by individuals certified under the On site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations. Certification is required for each activity an individual performs. The recognized certification categories are: Professional Engineers - Select or design systems in accordance with the Standard (certified through Engineers Nova Scotia) Qualified Persons (QP) - Select pre-designed systems from the Standard Installers - Construct and install on site sewage disposal systems Septic Tank Cleaners - Pump, clean, and maintain systems and portable restrooms Qualified Persons, Installers, and Septic Tank Cleaners are certified by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (ECC). |
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| Issuing Department / Agency: | ||
| Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change | ||
| Where can you get this Approval and / or further information? | ||
| Office: | Any Regional or District Office
of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change
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| E-mail: | ecccompliance@novascotia.ca | |
| Application Forms & Process: | ||
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Training Provider - Waste Water Nova Scotia (WWNS) Waste Water Nova Scotia (WWNS) administers the courses required for on-site certification.
First-time applicants should review the On-Site Program Certification Information Package, which explains certification requirements and the application process. The general certification process is:
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Qualified Person To be eligible for a Qualified Person certificate, an applicant must:
Both courses and exams are administered by WWNS. Installer To be eligible for an Installer certificate, an applicant must:
The course and exam are administered by WWNS. Septic Tank Cleaner To be eligible for a Septic Tank Cleaner certificate, an applicant must:
This program is a self-study course provided by WWNS. Applicants contact WWNS to receive the course materials. When ready to write the exam, applicants must submit the Training Request Form to their Regional ECC office. ECC will provide access to the online exam. After Passing the Course / Exam (All Applicants) After successfully completing the required course and exam:
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| Certificate Validity: | ||
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All certifications are valid for up to four (4) years based on a set four-year cycle. To renew a certificate at the end of the cycle, an individual must complete an appropriate amount of continuing education points such as applicable training or attending industry board meetings during the renewal cycle. Each Qualified Person and Installer must accumulate a minimum of 100 points within a 4-year period. Each septic pumper, portable restroom operator and bed flusher (Cleaners) must accumulate a minimum of 50 points within a 4-year period. Extra points do not carry over to the next cycle. If an applicant becomes certified during the cycle the number of continuing education points they need will be prorated. |
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| Price: (No tax is charged) | ||
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Fees are charged per four-year certification period:
Payment may be made by cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance, or online. |
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| Additional information: | ||
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Accommodation Requests for accommodation should be emailed to onsite@novascotia.ca. Additional information is available through ECC's Accommodation Policy. Alternative Verification If required documentation cannot be obtained for reasons beyond the applicant's control, the applicant should contact onsite@novascotia.ca and explain the circumstances. With consent and in accordance with FOIPOP, ECC may undertake additional verification. Applications may be approved or denied based on available evidence. Appeals If certification is denied, applicants may appeal to the Minister of Environment within 30 days of the decision date. Appeals must be submitted using the Notice of Appeal Form. |
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| Reciprocity | ||
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Applicants seeking recognition of equivalent certification from another Canadian jurisdiction must contact the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Program at onsite@novascotia.ca and provide supporting documentation. Applicants must provide documents that allow the Department to confirm their certification status, standing, and history in the reciprocating jurisdiction. Once all information has been received the Department will provide a response within 10 days. |
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| Legislative Authority | ||
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Authority for this certification program is provided under the Environment Act On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations |
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