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All septic installers must be licensed through the County. This license is obtained by passing a written company test. The fee for this test is $120 and must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. A yearly $65 renewal fee is required to maintain this license.
The licensed installer test covers everything on the study guide for the self-installer test, plus information from the county regulations and construction standards.
Those homeowners who wish to install their own septic system may do so as long as they are able to pass a written competency test. The fee for this test is $100 and must be scheduled at least 48 Hours in advance.
Please Note
- Septic systems must be installed exactly as described on the septic permit; any desired changes must be approved by the department prior to installation and final inspection.
- The Self-Installer or Licensed-Installer must be present at the time of the final inspection. Additionally, if the system is engineered, the engineer must also be present and will be responsible for producing final as-built drawings.
- Installers ready to schedule a septic final inspection: Please call our office at (406) 751- 8130 to speak with the front desk.
Licensure Fees
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| New Contractor/Designer Licensure | $120 |
| Contractor/Design Licensure Renewal (annual) | $65 |
| Self Installer Licensure (valid for 1 year) | $100 |
Quick Links
- Deed Restriction for Level 2 Septic
- Elevated Sand Mound
- Example Site Plan Drawing
- Flathead County Septic Regulations
- Flathead County Licensed Septic Installers
- Flathead County Construction Standards
- Consultants/Engineers List
- Owner / Self-Installed Policy
- Permit Application Procedure
- Septic System Pumping Financial Assistance
- Septic Fee Schedule
- Standard Concrete Septic Tank with Pump and Siphon Chambers
- Study Guide for Licensed/Self Installers
- Typical Layout and Setback Distances
- Your Septic System
- 2022 Pump Design Worksheet
- Local Services Contact
- Resources for Landlord/Tenant Issues
General Info
Mail: FCCHD Attn: Environmental Health, 1035 1st Ave W Kalispell, MT 59901
In Person: 40 11th St W Suite 210 Kalispell, MT 59901
Payment: Pay by mail, over the phone or in person, (406) 751-8130. Please note we stop processing payments at 4 pm daily.
Location
Suite 210
Kalispell, MT 59901
40 11th Street West
Suite 210
Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact Info
+1 (406) 751-8130
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+1 (406) 751-8131