To obtain a license, an individual must have:
  (1) met the requirements in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating to Administration of Occupational Licenses and Registrations);
  (2) passed an examination;
  (3) received a high school diploma or equivalent certificate;
  (4) completed an approved 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course; and
  (5) worked at least two years in an approved area which includes, but is not limited to:
    (A) operating or maintaining a public drinking water system;
    (B) installing or repairing residential, commercial, or industrial drinking water treatment equipment;
    (C) installing or repairing lawn irrigation systems;
    (D) performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license;
    (E) installing or servicing fire suppression sprinkler systems and lines;
    (F) operating or maintaining a domestic wastewater treatment facility;
    (G) performing health inspections that requires a registered sanitarian; or
    (H) performing other duties approved by the executive director.
  (6) An individual may substitute one year of the required experience with:
    (A) one year of college credit (32 semester hours); or
    (B) 20 hours of approved training in addition to the required 40-hour backflow prevention assembly testing training course.

Source Note: The provisions of this §30.60 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330; amended to be effective September 27, 2007, 32 TexReg 6523