W. Va. Code R. § 64-4-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Section 64-4-6 - Qualifications for Certification
6.1. An individual desiring certification shall submit an application for certification to the Commissioner. The application shall be on a form approved by the Commissioner.
6.2. Certification of a PWS operator is based on education, a passing grade on the applicable certification examination, and in some cases experience as an OIT or higher certification. The education and experience requirements for certification are set forth in Table 64-4A of this rule.
6.3. Class R and 1D operator certifications are not sequential towards OIT, WDS, and Class I through IV. A Class R or 1D operator shall begin with application for an OIT if he or she wishes to operate a WDS, Class I, or higher classification system.
6.4. WDS operator certification is not sequential towards Class I certification. A WDS operator shall begin with application for an OIT if he or she wishes to operate a Class I or higher classification system.
6.5. Class I through IV operator certification applicants shall obtain certification for each Class level in sequence.
6.6. An individual seeking certification as a WDS or Class I operator shall begin with an application for OIT certification.
6.7. Applicants for certification shall be 18 years of age or older. This may be waived to a minimum age of 16 upon written request to the Commissioner and in accordance with subsection 7.2. of this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-4-6