RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR EXAM STUDY GUIDE (SEPTIC
TANK SPECIFICATIONS PGS. 5-6) QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
render the permit void Correct Answers grading, filling or other site
modifications that would adversely affect the sewage system
septic tank Correct Answers first component of an on‐site sewage
management system, generally pre‐cast with concrete and delivered to
the construction site
approval of the county board of health Correct Answers septic tanks can
be poured in place when necessary, plans and specifications for the
poured‐in‐place septic tanks must be submitted to the health
department prior to construction
two compartments Correct Answers All septic tanks, pre‐cast or poured
in place, must be constructed to standards set by the state
first compartment Correct Answers designed to contain at least 2/3 of
the total liquid capacity of the tank
Technical Review Committee Correct Answers Septic tanks may be
constructed from material other than concrete when approved
minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank Correct Answers one, two,
three, or four‐bedroom single family home shall be not less than one‐
thousand gallons
TANK SPECIFICATIONS PGS. 5-6) QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
render the permit void Correct Answers grading, filling or other site
modifications that would adversely affect the sewage system
septic tank Correct Answers first component of an on‐site sewage
management system, generally pre‐cast with concrete and delivered to
the construction site
approval of the county board of health Correct Answers septic tanks can
be poured in place when necessary, plans and specifications for the
poured‐in‐place septic tanks must be submitted to the health
department prior to construction
two compartments Correct Answers All septic tanks, pre‐cast or poured
in place, must be constructed to standards set by the state
first compartment Correct Answers designed to contain at least 2/3 of
the total liquid capacity of the tank
Technical Review Committee Correct Answers Septic tanks may be
constructed from material other than concrete when approved
minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank Correct Answers one, two,
three, or four‐bedroom single family home shall be not less than one‐
thousand gallons
