OWTS Program Exam Schedule: 2023

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 10, 2023
  • Time: 8am - 5pm

(Second) Fall Installer Exam Prep:

  • Date: August 31, 2023
  • Time: 8am - 5pm

Event Details:

Installers' Exam

(First) Spring Installers Exam:

  • Date: March 22, 2023
  • Application Deadline: March 20th
  • Time: 9am - Noon

(Second) Fall Installers Exam:

  • Date: September 14, 2023
  • Application Deadline: September 11th, 2023
  • Time: 9am - Noon

Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Designer Exam Prep

Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 8 AM - 5 PM
Location: NEOWTC - Kingston

Event Details:

Class I Exam

Date: November 9
Application Deadline: November 6, 2023
Time: 8 am - Noon
Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Class II Exam

Date: November 10, 2023
Application Deadline: November 6
Time: 8:00 AM - Noon
Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Class IV Exam

Written Exam: Monday, September 18, 2023
Time: 9 AM - Noon
Field: October 4, 2023, must pass written portion first