Bill > HB1447

This bill proposes to modify Arkansas's plumbing licensure requirements by creating a specific exemption for septic system installers who are already licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health under the Arkansas Sewage Disposal Systems Act. Specifically, the bill would allow licensed septic system installers to install pipes from the stub out pipe to the septic tank for onsite wastewater systems without being required to also obtain a separate plumbing license. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to reduce duplicative licensing requirements for professionals who are already regulated and trained in installing septic systems. The proposed change would be added to the existing Arkansas Code section that lists exceptions to plumber licensure, creating a new subsection (5) that explicitly describes the scope of this exemption. This modification would likely simplify licensing procedures for septic system professionals and potentially reduce administrative barriers in the wastewater system installation industry.