TENNESSEE SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Fragipan.
Answer: natural subsurface horizon with high bulk density and/or high
mechanical strength relative to the solum above, seemingly cemented
when dry, but when moist showing a moderate to weak brittleness.
⩥ Graded Land.
Answer: areas from which soil has been removed and the remaining soil
cannot be classified in any soil series
⩥ Grease.
Answer: animal fats or vegetable oils (resulting from food preparation)
which are discharged to a sewage disposal system or accumulated in
collection devices or traps that are associated with sewage disposal
systems, conduits, sewers, plumbing fixtures and attachments. However,
this definition shall exclude petroleum products, lubricants, silicones and
greases of mineral or synthetic origin.
⩥ Grease Trap.
Answer: a device designed to intercept and retain grease present in
sewage or other wastewater.
, ⩥ Gullied Land.
Answer: areas where gullies occupy nearly all of the surface area. Areas
in which gullies occur within spatial intervals of less than one hundred
(100) feet shall be classified as a soil gullied land complex. Gullies of
more than one hundred (100) feet spatial intervals shall be located on the
soil maps with the designated symbols.
⩥ Gully.
Answer: a miniature valley (more than one (1) foot in depth) cut by
running water and through which water generally runs during and
shortly after rainfall.
⩥ Installer of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems.
Answer: a person who contracts or otherwise installs, constructs, alters,
or extends a subsurface sewage disposal system.
⩥ Lot.
Answer: a part of a subdivision or a parcel of land intended for the
building of a single house, building or other development where a
subsurface sewage disposal system is to be used.
⩥ Maintenance Providers.
Answer: individuals who provide routine or periodic action to ensure
proper system performance for systems authorized by these rules.
PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ Fragipan.
Answer: natural subsurface horizon with high bulk density and/or high
mechanical strength relative to the solum above, seemingly cemented
when dry, but when moist showing a moderate to weak brittleness.
⩥ Graded Land.
Answer: areas from which soil has been removed and the remaining soil
cannot be classified in any soil series
⩥ Grease.
Answer: animal fats or vegetable oils (resulting from food preparation)
which are discharged to a sewage disposal system or accumulated in
collection devices or traps that are associated with sewage disposal
systems, conduits, sewers, plumbing fixtures and attachments. However,
this definition shall exclude petroleum products, lubricants, silicones and
greases of mineral or synthetic origin.
⩥ Grease Trap.
Answer: a device designed to intercept and retain grease present in
sewage or other wastewater.
, ⩥ Gullied Land.
Answer: areas where gullies occupy nearly all of the surface area. Areas
in which gullies occur within spatial intervals of less than one hundred
(100) feet shall be classified as a soil gullied land complex. Gullies of
more than one hundred (100) feet spatial intervals shall be located on the
soil maps with the designated symbols.
⩥ Gully.
Answer: a miniature valley (more than one (1) foot in depth) cut by
running water and through which water generally runs during and
shortly after rainfall.
⩥ Installer of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems.
Answer: a person who contracts or otherwise installs, constructs, alters,
or extends a subsurface sewage disposal system.
⩥ Lot.
Answer: a part of a subdivision or a parcel of land intended for the
building of a single house, building or other development where a
subsurface sewage disposal system is to be used.
⩥ Maintenance Providers.
Answer: individuals who provide routine or periodic action to ensure
proper system performance for systems authorized by these rules.
