OWTS Program Exam Schedule

Effective July 15, 2019, Rhode Island-registered Professional Engineers are licensed to design septic systems in Rhode Island in compliance with the Rhode Island Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and the RIDEM OWTS Rules and Regulations specific to system siting and design. On July 15, 2019, the Governor signed the House (H 5365) and Senate (S 398) bills amending Title 5 Businesses and Professions, Chapter 5-56.1 Designers of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems.

Although it is unlikely, all dates are subject to change. In the event of a changing date, this schedule will be updated, and registered applicants will be notified.

Installer Exam Prep

(First) Spring Installer Exam Prep:

Date: March 7 and March 8, 2024
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Virtual Event

(Second) Fall Installer Exam Prep:

Date: August 29 and August 30, 2024
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Virtual Event

Event Details:

OWT 100
Conventional Onsite Wastewater Treatment Basics for Installers
New England Onsite Wastewater Training Center Contact Information

Installers' Exam

(First) Spring Installers Exam:

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Application Deadline: March 15
Time: 9 am - Noon
Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Application Form:

OWTS Application for Installer Examination and License PDF file, less than 1

(Second) Fall Installers Exam:

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Application Deadline: September 6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Designer Exam Prep

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Event Details:

OWT 120
RI Designer Examination Prep
New England Onsite Wastewater Training Center Contact Information

Class I Exam

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Application Deadline: March 15
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)