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: September 5 and September 6, 2024
  • Time: 9 am - 1 pm
  • Virtual Event

Event Details:

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:

(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:

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)

Application Form:

(Second) Fall Exam:

  • Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • Time: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Class II Exam

  • Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
  • Time: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Location: Room 300, DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI (directions)

Application Form:

Class IV Exam

  • Written Exam: Monday September 16, 2024
  • Time: 9 am - Noon
  • Field: October 2nd, must pass written portion first

OWTS Licensing Applications and Forms