In accordance with state law,
Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 290
a customer service inspection
certificate shall be completed prior to providing continuous water
service to new construction, or on any existing service when the
water purveyor has reason to believe that cross-connections or
other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material
improvement, correction, or addition to the private water
distribution facilities has occured. Individuals with the following
credentials shall be recognized as capable of conducting a customer
service inspection certification: Plumbing Inspectors or Water
Supply Protection Specialists licensed by the Texas State Board of
Plumbing Examiners; or Customer Service Inspectors holding a valid
license from the TCEQ.
| CSI Licensing Information |
| License Type |
Validity Period |
Application or
Renewal Fee |
Education Required |
Experience Required |
Training Credit |
Exam Required |
Continuing Education for
Renewal |
| CSI |
3 years |
$105
$111 Effective 01/01/2008 |
Highschool Diploma or
GED |
2 years(1) |
10 Hours |
Yes |
16 hours |
| (1) Approved areas of work include;
operation or maintenance of a public drinking water treatment or
distribution system; performing activities requiring a master or
journeyman plumbing license; conducting building or construction
inspections; or performing duties related to this profession
approved by the executive director. 1 year of college(32 semester
hours) or an additional 20 hours of training credits may be
substituted for up to 1 year of the experience requirement.
|
The CSI licensing program is located on the 2nd floor in
Building A of the TCEQ complex, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas
78753.
The CSI licensing program can provide you with: license
applications, instructions, and general information; examination
and training course schedules; training course and provider lists;
training records; need-to-know criteria; and licensed customer
service inspector lists.
Remember to notify us of any address change to ensure your
timely receipt of renewal notices, training records, and
licenses.
For more information regarding CSI licenses, please call the CSI
licensing program at 512/239-6133.
For technical CSI information, please call the Public Drinking
Water section at 512/239-4691.
