KRS 223.160: Operators of water treatment plant to have certificate of competency --

Limited certificate of competency.

(1) It is the intent of KRS 223.160 to 223.220, 223.991, and 224.10 -024 that every

operator in responsible charge of a water treatment plant or water distribution

system be required to hold a valid and effective certificate of competency issued by

the Energy and Environment Cabinet in a class equal to or higher than the class of

the particular treatment plant or distribution system where he is currently employed

in order to protect the public health. Operators other than those in responsible

charge of such facilities shall also be eligible to apply for certification.

(2) An operator of a water treatment facility for a school and for a semi public water

supply shall be entitled to a limited certificate of competency for his particular

facility provided he has demonstrated that he has the knowledge and experience

required to operate properly the particular water treatment facility for which he is

responsible. A limited certificate of competency so issued is not transferable to any

other water treatment facility, nor is the period of operation under such a limited

certificate eligible for consideration toward the experience requirements for a

certificate of competency as provided in subsection (1) of this section.