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WV SEPTIC INSTALLER EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the minimum lot size required when no public water or
sewer is available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER-20,000 square feet
True or False: Foundation drains and roof drains may be
connected to a septic system if filtered. - ANSWER-False
Permits for individual sewer systems must be approved or denied
within how many working days? - ANSWER-21 days
Permits for public sewer systems must be approved or denied
within how many working days? - ANSWER-45 days
True or False: All permits are transferable to a new property
owner automatically. - ANSWER-False
How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia? -
ANSWER-5 years
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What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer
exam? - ANSWER-70%
True or False: A Class I certificate allows installation of alternative
mound systems. - ANSWER-False
A Class I certificate covers installation of which systems? -
ANSWER-Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds,
holding tanks, effluent lift stations, greywater absorption systems
True or False: Certification is required for a driver who only
delivers septic tanks but does not install them. - ANSWER-False
How many violations are required for revocation of installer
certification? - ANSWER-Two
How many days must an installer wait before retaking the exam
after failing? - ANSWER-30 days
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True or False: Certification becomes invalid if expired for more
than 6 months past the renewal date. - ANSWER-True
When abandoning a septic tank, who must remove the tank
contents? - ANSWER-A certified septic tank cleaner
True or False: Bailing or dipping a septic tank for cleaning is
permitted in WV. - ANSWER-False
What is the minimum required clearance between a septic system
and a building foundation? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the minimum distance from an absorption field to a
property line? - ANSWER-10 feet
True or False: Sewage effluent may be discharged directly to a
ditch if filtered. - ANSWER-False
Which table in 64CSR47 lists separation distances for septic
systems? - ANSWER-Table 64-47-K
WV SEPTIC INSTALLER EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What is the minimum lot size required when no public water or
sewer is available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER-20,000 square feet
True or False: Foundation drains and roof drains may be
connected to a septic system if filtered. - ANSWER-False
Permits for individual sewer systems must be approved or denied
within how many working days? - ANSWER-21 days
Permits for public sewer systems must be approved or denied
within how many working days? - ANSWER-45 days
True or False: All permits are transferable to a new property
owner automatically. - ANSWER-False
How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia? -
ANSWER-5 years
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What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer
exam? - ANSWER-70%
True or False: A Class I certificate allows installation of alternative
mound systems. - ANSWER-False
A Class I certificate covers installation of which systems? -
ANSWER-Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds,
holding tanks, effluent lift stations, greywater absorption systems
True or False: Certification is required for a driver who only
delivers septic tanks but does not install them. - ANSWER-False
How many violations are required for revocation of installer
certification? - ANSWER-Two
How many days must an installer wait before retaking the exam
after failing? - ANSWER-30 days
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True or False: Certification becomes invalid if expired for more
than 6 months past the renewal date. - ANSWER-True
When abandoning a septic tank, who must remove the tank
contents? - ANSWER-A certified septic tank cleaner
True or False: Bailing or dipping a septic tank for cleaning is
permitted in WV. - ANSWER-False
What is the minimum required clearance between a septic system
and a building foundation? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the minimum distance from an absorption field to a
property line? - ANSWER-10 feet
True or False: Sewage effluent may be discharged directly to a
ditch if filtered. - ANSWER-False
Which table in 64CSR47 lists separation distances for septic
systems? - ANSWER-Table 64-47-K
