Septic System Installer Exam

To become a septic system installer in Clark County, you must complete both the application and the exam. The exam emphasizes the standard requirements for installing septic systems. Most of the answers for the exam can be found in the 410 IAC 6-8.1 from the Indiana State Department of Health. If you cannot find the correct answer in that publication, use any source available to you to answer the questions.

Septic Installer Application and Exam  

To obtain a permit  you must successfully pass the written exam.  If you are unable to pass the exam you or a representative of your company must set up an appointment with one of our staff and review septic installations.  Upon successful completion, this office will review your application and issue the appropriate permit.

Items necessary to obtain a permit to install septics:

• A completed application

• A $50.00 fee (Make check payable to Clark County Health Department)

• A satisfactory test score or a review of the exam at the Clark County Health Department

Note:  If you successfully pass the exam issued by the Indiana OnSite Waste Water Professionals Association you will not be required to complete the exam offered by the Clark County Health Department.  For information from IOWPA, please click here.