59.1-310.9 - Requirements for accredited septic system inspectors. - Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-310.9. Requirements for accredited septic system inspectors.

In order to use the title of "accredited septic system inspector" inconnection with any real estate transaction, including refinancings, anapplicant shall be accredited by the National Sanitation Foundation or anequivalent national accrediting organization, which accreditation shallinclude the passage of both a written and practical examination on theprinciples and practice of septic system inspections. In addition, theapplicant shall satisfy the following requirements:

1. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent; and

2. Have evidence of at least one year of active field experience conductingonsite septic systems inspections or completion of a nationally approvedtraining course.

(2001, c. 52.)