WV Septic Installers Exam Practice Guide
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1. For each bedroom beyond 4, how many gallons must be added to the
minimum septic tank size? - ANSWER 250 gallons
2. What is the minimum septic tank size required for a single-family dwelling
with up to 4 bedrooms in WV? - ANSWER 1,000 gallons
3. True or False: Metal septic tanks are approved for use in West Virginia. -
ANSWER False
4. What is placed at the bottom of each perc test hole before filling with water?
- ANSWER 2 inches of gravel
5. How long must a perc test hole be pre-soaked before timing absorption rate?
- ANSWER At least 4 hours
6. True or False: A nail or measuring device should be placed 6 inches above
the gravel level in a perc test hole. - ANSWER True
7. The average rate of fall for percolation is calculated by dividing total
minutes by what number? - ANSWER 6
8. True or False: A minimum of 3 feet of soil must exist between the trench
bottom and seasonal groundwater or bedrock. - ANSWER True
, 9. What is the minimum lot size required when public water is available but no
public sewer is available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER 10,000 square feet
10.What is the minimum lot size required when no public water or sewer is
available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER 20,000 square feet
11.True or False: Foundation drains and roof drains may be connected to a
septic system if filtered. - ANSWER False
12.Permits for individual sewer systems must be approved or denied within
how many working days? - ANSWER 21 days
13.Permits for public sewer systems must be approved or denied within how
many working days? - ANSWER 45 days
14.True or False: All permits are transferable to a new property owner
automatically. - ANSWER False
15.How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia? - ANSWER 5
years
16.What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer exam? -
ANSWER 70%
17.True or False: A Class I certificate allows installation of alternative mound
systems. - ANSWER False
(Questions and Verified Answers Already
Graded A+) | Brand New Version
1. For each bedroom beyond 4, how many gallons must be added to the
minimum septic tank size? - ANSWER 250 gallons
2. What is the minimum septic tank size required for a single-family dwelling
with up to 4 bedrooms in WV? - ANSWER 1,000 gallons
3. True or False: Metal septic tanks are approved for use in West Virginia. -
ANSWER False
4. What is placed at the bottom of each perc test hole before filling with water?
- ANSWER 2 inches of gravel
5. How long must a perc test hole be pre-soaked before timing absorption rate?
- ANSWER At least 4 hours
6. True or False: A nail or measuring device should be placed 6 inches above
the gravel level in a perc test hole. - ANSWER True
7. The average rate of fall for percolation is calculated by dividing total
minutes by what number? - ANSWER 6
8. True or False: A minimum of 3 feet of soil must exist between the trench
bottom and seasonal groundwater or bedrock. - ANSWER True
, 9. What is the minimum lot size required when public water is available but no
public sewer is available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER 10,000 square feet
10.What is the minimum lot size required when no public water or sewer is
available (post-1970 lot)? - ANSWER 20,000 square feet
11.True or False: Foundation drains and roof drains may be connected to a
septic system if filtered. - ANSWER False
12.Permits for individual sewer systems must be approved or denied within
how many working days? - ANSWER 21 days
13.Permits for public sewer systems must be approved or denied within how
many working days? - ANSWER 45 days
14.True or False: All permits are transferable to a new property owner
automatically. - ANSWER False
15.How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia? - ANSWER 5
years
16.What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer exam? -
ANSWER 70%
17.True or False: A Class I certificate allows installation of alternative mound
systems. - ANSWER False
