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Proposal would give apprentice septic inspectors four years to obtain certification

Legislative Sessions · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Senate Bill 6,291 would extend from two to four years the maximum time a non‑certified inspector may perform on‑site wastewater system reviews under supervision; sponsors and local health officials said the change would reduce turnover and preserve permitting capacity, noting the certification exam is offered only twice a year and first‑time pass rates are low.

Senate Bill 6,291 would extend the period during which a non‑certified on‑site wastewater inspector (an apprentice inspector) may perform design reviews and inspections under a certified supervisor from two to four years.

Matt Sterling, staff to the committee, said current law allows local boards of health to permit non‑certified individuals to inspect and review on‑site wastewater systems for up to two years after hire under certified supervision. The bill would increase…

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