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Septic License Exam Version 1 & 2 Bundled
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What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔2/3 inlet side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet
in a septic tank? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔3"
What information must be present on the outlet side of a
septic tank? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔- Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required
for each bedroom beyond 3? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔125
gallons
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How many additional gallons per bedroom are required
for each bedroom beyond 4? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔225
gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle
inspection manholes be? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔No deeper
than 12"
Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs,
or_______________________, or
_______________________________ - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔59 lbs, tank covers shall remain on tank
clean outs, a secondary safety device shall be provided
What are the 3 main functions of a septic tank? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔1. Removes most of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical,
chemical and biological characteristics
3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the
effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔In primary and reserve septic areas
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How many inches maximum should a perc hole be? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test
presoak? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test? - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc
test - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______" - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔1/8"
What is the perc rate calculation? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Time/Reading in inches
No leaching system shall be constructed in areas where: - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔- High groundwater
- Surface flooding
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- Ledge rock
Leaching system shall be a minimum of 18" above: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔- Groundwater
- Mottling
- Hardpan
Leaching system shall be ____' above ledge or fractured
rock - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔4'
Leaching system shall be ____" above decomposing ledge
(rock) - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔24"
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than
one minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than
____' above ledge rock - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔8'
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than
one minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than
____" above maximum groundwater - . . ANSWER ✔
✔24"
Septic License Exam Version 1 & 2 Bundled
Newest 2025/2026 Complete All Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers) |Already Graded A+||Brand New
Version!!
What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔2/3 inlet side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet
in a septic tank? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔3"
What information must be present on the outlet side of a
septic tank? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔- Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required
for each bedroom beyond 3? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔125
gallons
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How many additional gallons per bedroom are required
for each bedroom beyond 4? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔225
gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle
inspection manholes be? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔No deeper
than 12"
Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs,
or_______________________, or
_______________________________ - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔59 lbs, tank covers shall remain on tank
clean outs, a secondary safety device shall be provided
What are the 3 main functions of a septic tank? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔1. Removes most of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical,
chemical and biological characteristics
3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the
effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔In primary and reserve septic areas
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How many inches maximum should a perc hole be? - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test
presoak? - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test? - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc
test - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______" - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔1/8"
What is the perc rate calculation? - . . ANSWER ✔
✔Time/Reading in inches
No leaching system shall be constructed in areas where: - .
. ANSWER ✔ ✔- High groundwater
- Surface flooding
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- Ledge rock
Leaching system shall be a minimum of 18" above: - . .
ANSWER ✔ ✔- Groundwater
- Mottling
- Hardpan
Leaching system shall be ____' above ledge or fractured
rock - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔4'
Leaching system shall be ____" above decomposing ledge
(rock) - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔24"
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than
one minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than
____' above ledge rock - . . ANSWER ✔ ✔8'
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than
one minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than
____" above maximum groundwater - . . ANSWER ✔
✔24"
