STUDY GUIDE FOR GEORGIA DPH SEPTIC INSTALLER
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Aggregate Correct Answers Washed gravel or washed stone meeting
DOT standards that shall be between 1/2inch to 2inches in diameter
Black water Correct Answers Waste water that comes in direct contact
with human excreta
Percolation coefficient Correct Answers Ratio of trench bottom area to
percolation time expressed as the allowable rate of sewage application in
gallons per square foot per day.
Percolation rate Correct Answers Minutes per inch, required for water to
seep into saturated soil at a constant rate
Distribution device Correct Answers Watertight structure which receives
sewage effluent from a septic tank, dosing tank or other sewage
retention device and distributes it in equal portions to two or more
absorption lines
Can you begin the physical development of a lot or structure where an
on site sewage management system will be used without first having
obtained a permit from the county board of health a construction permit
for the installation of an on site sewage management system? Correct
Answers No
,How many days does the county board of health have to approve a
construction permit for septic? Correct Answers 20days
If a public water supply system is to be used which permit needs to be
acquired first? Public water or construction permit for sewage Correct
Answers Public water needs to be approved first
How long do on site sewage management construction permits remain
valid? Correct Answers 12months
What is the maximum percolation rate on tracts or parcels of land of
three acres or more? Correct Answers 120minutes per inch
How do you overcome a percolation rate greater than 120min/inch on a
tract or parcel of land less than three acres Correct Answers Include in
the application a special soil study by the soil classifier and a site plan
from an engineer licensed in the state
When are you allowed to backfill your septic system Correct Answers
When you've received your written final inspection
A conventional or chamber septic tank system must have a septic tank
design capacity between what and what? Correct Answers 1000gallons
and 10000gallons
What must be additionally done if a proposed sewage system is too
produce a sewage flow in excess of 2000gallons per day? Correct
, Answers Then the plans, specifications, soil data, and absorption test
data shall be submitted to the county board of health for the purpose of
obtaining a construction permit. The information shall also bear the seal
of a licensed engineer
Beginning at the house what size piping shall be used in all sewer
fittings? Correct Answers Schedule 40 pvc minimum with a minimum of
4inch diameter
How many ft does a septic tank have to be installed away from wells,
springs, sink holes and suction water lines? Correct Answers 50ft
How many ft away does a septic tank need to be installed from
geothermal boreholes, lakes, ponds, streams, water courses and other
impoundments? Correct Answers 25ft
How close can you install a septic tank to a property line or pressure
water supply lines? Correct Answers 10ft
How far must a septic tank be installed from a drainage ditch or
embarkment? Correct Answers 15ft
How far should septic tanks be from hardscapes, drives, swimming
pools and building foundations? Correct Answers 10ft
What is the liquid capacity of a septic tank for single family dwellings
for one, two, 3 or 4 bedrooms? What about 5rooms? What about a
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Aggregate Correct Answers Washed gravel or washed stone meeting
DOT standards that shall be between 1/2inch to 2inches in diameter
Black water Correct Answers Waste water that comes in direct contact
with human excreta
Percolation coefficient Correct Answers Ratio of trench bottom area to
percolation time expressed as the allowable rate of sewage application in
gallons per square foot per day.
Percolation rate Correct Answers Minutes per inch, required for water to
seep into saturated soil at a constant rate
Distribution device Correct Answers Watertight structure which receives
sewage effluent from a septic tank, dosing tank or other sewage
retention device and distributes it in equal portions to two or more
absorption lines
Can you begin the physical development of a lot or structure where an
on site sewage management system will be used without first having
obtained a permit from the county board of health a construction permit
for the installation of an on site sewage management system? Correct
Answers No
,How many days does the county board of health have to approve a
construction permit for septic? Correct Answers 20days
If a public water supply system is to be used which permit needs to be
acquired first? Public water or construction permit for sewage Correct
Answers Public water needs to be approved first
How long do on site sewage management construction permits remain
valid? Correct Answers 12months
What is the maximum percolation rate on tracts or parcels of land of
three acres or more? Correct Answers 120minutes per inch
How do you overcome a percolation rate greater than 120min/inch on a
tract or parcel of land less than three acres Correct Answers Include in
the application a special soil study by the soil classifier and a site plan
from an engineer licensed in the state
When are you allowed to backfill your septic system Correct Answers
When you've received your written final inspection
A conventional or chamber septic tank system must have a septic tank
design capacity between what and what? Correct Answers 1000gallons
and 10000gallons
What must be additionally done if a proposed sewage system is too
produce a sewage flow in excess of 2000gallons per day? Correct
, Answers Then the plans, specifications, soil data, and absorption test
data shall be submitted to the county board of health for the purpose of
obtaining a construction permit. The information shall also bear the seal
of a licensed engineer
Beginning at the house what size piping shall be used in all sewer
fittings? Correct Answers Schedule 40 pvc minimum with a minimum of
4inch diameter
How many ft does a septic tank have to be installed away from wells,
springs, sink holes and suction water lines? Correct Answers 50ft
How many ft away does a septic tank need to be installed from
geothermal boreholes, lakes, ponds, streams, water courses and other
impoundments? Correct Answers 25ft
How close can you install a septic tank to a property line or pressure
water supply lines? Correct Answers 10ft
How far must a septic tank be installed from a drainage ditch or
embarkment? Correct Answers 15ft
How far should septic tanks be from hardscapes, drives, swimming
pools and building foundations? Correct Answers 10ft
What is the liquid capacity of a septic tank for single family dwellings
for one, two, 3 or 4 bedrooms? What about 5rooms? What about a
