Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice Exam
100 Questions | Based on Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6 and Florida Statutes
According to Florida law, who must be licensed to install, repair, or maintain septic tanks?
a) Property owners doing their own work
b) Only engineers
c) Licensed septic tank contractors
d) General contractors
ANSWER: c) Licensed septic tank contractors
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.002 requires a septic tank contractor license for this work.
What is the minimum horizontal separation required between a septic tank and a private
water well in Florida?
a) 50 feet
b) 75 feet
c) 100 feet
d) 150 feet
ANSWER: b) 75 feet
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.005(1) requires 75 feet minimum separation.
Which Florida department regulates septic tank systems?
a) Department of Environmental Protection
b) Department of Health
c) Department of Business and Professional Regulation
d) Water Management District
ANSWER: b) Department of Health
,EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of Health regulates onsite sewage systems.
What is the minimum liquid capacity for a residential septic tank in Florida?
a) 500 gallons
b) 750 gallons
c) 900 gallons
d) 1,000 gallons
ANSWER: d) 1,000 gallons
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.013 requires minimum 1,000 gallons for residential use.
According to Florida code, how often must septic tanks be inspected?
a) Annually
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Only when problems occur
ANSWER: c) Every 5 years
EXPLANATION: Florida requires septic tank inspections every 5 years.
What is the required setback from a septic tank to a building foundation?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
ANSWER: a) 5 feet
EXPLANATION: Minimum 5 feet from building foundations.
,Which soil type has the slowest percolation rate?
a) Sand
b) Sandy loam
c) Clay
d) Loam
ANSWER: c) Clay
EXPLANATION: Clay soils have very slow percolation rates.
What is the purpose of a distribution box in a drainfield?
a) Filter solids
b) Equalize effluent distribution
c) Aerate effluent
d) Measure flow
ANSWER: b) Equalize effluent distribution
EXPLANATION: Distribution boxes ensure even distribution to all drainfield lines.
According to Florida code, what is the minimum depth of cover over septic tanks?
a) 6 inches
b) 12 inches
c) 18 inches
d) 24 inches
ANSWER: b) 12 inches
EXPLANATION: Minimum 12 inches of cover is required.
What is the required separation between drainfield and seasonal high water table?
a) 12 inches
, b) 18 inches
c) 24 inches
d) 36 inches
ANSWER: c) 24 inches
EXPLANATION: Minimum 24 inches above seasonal high water table.
Which of these materials is approved for septic tank construction in Florida?
a) Concrete
b) Fiberglass
c) Polyethylene
d) All of the above
ANSWER: d) All of the above
EXPLANATION: All three materials are approved if they meet specifications.
What is the minimum distance from a septic tank to a property line?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
ANSWER: a) 5 feet
EXPLANATION: Minimum 5 feet from property lines.
According to Florida law, who can perform soil evaluations?
a) Any septic contractor
b) Licensed septic tank contractor
c) Professional engineer or geologist
100 Questions | Based on Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6 and Florida Statutes
According to Florida law, who must be licensed to install, repair, or maintain septic tanks?
a) Property owners doing their own work
b) Only engineers
c) Licensed septic tank contractors
d) General contractors
ANSWER: c) Licensed septic tank contractors
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.002 requires a septic tank contractor license for this work.
What is the minimum horizontal separation required between a septic tank and a private
water well in Florida?
a) 50 feet
b) 75 feet
c) 100 feet
d) 150 feet
ANSWER: b) 75 feet
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.005(1) requires 75 feet minimum separation.
Which Florida department regulates septic tank systems?
a) Department of Environmental Protection
b) Department of Health
c) Department of Business and Professional Regulation
d) Water Management District
ANSWER: b) Department of Health
,EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of Health regulates onsite sewage systems.
What is the minimum liquid capacity for a residential septic tank in Florida?
a) 500 gallons
b) 750 gallons
c) 900 gallons
d) 1,000 gallons
ANSWER: d) 1,000 gallons
EXPLANATION: FAC 64E-6.013 requires minimum 1,000 gallons for residential use.
According to Florida code, how often must septic tanks be inspected?
a) Annually
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 5 years
d) Only when problems occur
ANSWER: c) Every 5 years
EXPLANATION: Florida requires septic tank inspections every 5 years.
What is the required setback from a septic tank to a building foundation?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
ANSWER: a) 5 feet
EXPLANATION: Minimum 5 feet from building foundations.
,Which soil type has the slowest percolation rate?
a) Sand
b) Sandy loam
c) Clay
d) Loam
ANSWER: c) Clay
EXPLANATION: Clay soils have very slow percolation rates.
What is the purpose of a distribution box in a drainfield?
a) Filter solids
b) Equalize effluent distribution
c) Aerate effluent
d) Measure flow
ANSWER: b) Equalize effluent distribution
EXPLANATION: Distribution boxes ensure even distribution to all drainfield lines.
According to Florida code, what is the minimum depth of cover over septic tanks?
a) 6 inches
b) 12 inches
c) 18 inches
d) 24 inches
ANSWER: b) 12 inches
EXPLANATION: Minimum 12 inches of cover is required.
What is the required separation between drainfield and seasonal high water table?
a) 12 inches
, b) 18 inches
c) 24 inches
d) 36 inches
ANSWER: c) 24 inches
EXPLANATION: Minimum 24 inches above seasonal high water table.
Which of these materials is approved for septic tank construction in Florida?
a) Concrete
b) Fiberglass
c) Polyethylene
d) All of the above
ANSWER: d) All of the above
EXPLANATION: All three materials are approved if they meet specifications.
What is the minimum distance from a septic tank to a property line?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 15 feet
d) 20 feet
ANSWER: a) 5 feet
EXPLANATION: Minimum 5 feet from property lines.
According to Florida law, who can perform soil evaluations?
a) Any septic contractor
b) Licensed septic tank contractor
c) Professional engineer or geologist
