Florida (FL) Septic Tank Contractor Practice
Exam 2026/2027 | Practice Questions with
Answers & Rationales
402 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Florida Regulations & Statutes
2 System Design
3 Installation
4 Maintenance & Repair
5 Site Evaluation
6 Business Practices
,Q1
Which Florida agency regulates septic tank contractors?
A) DEP
B) Department of Health (DOH) CORRECT
C) EPA
D) DACS
Rationale
The Florida Department of Health regulates septic systems under Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C.
Q2
What is the minimum setback from a septic tank to a well?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet CORRECT
C) 75 feet
D) 100 feet
Rationale
Florida requires a 50-foot setback from septic tanks to private wells.
Q3
What is the required minimum distance from a drainfield to a property line?
A) 5 feet
B) 10 feet CORRECT
C) 15 feet
D) 20 feet
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,Rationale
Drainfields must be at least 10 feet from property lines.
Q4
How often should a septic tank be pumped?
A) Every year
B) Every 3-5 years CORRECT
C) Every 10 years
D) Never
Rationale
Pumping every 3-5 years prevents solids from entering the drainfield.
Q5
What is the minimum size septic tank for a 3-bedroom home in Florida?
A) 500 gallons
B) 900 gallons CORRECT
C) 1200 gallons
D) 1500 gallons
Rationale
Florida requires a minimum 900-gallon tank for 3-bedroom homes.
Q6
What is the required distance from a septic tank to a lake or river?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet CORRECT
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, C) 75 feet
D) 100 feet
Rationale
Septic tanks must be at least 50 feet from surface waters.
Q7
What type of soil is best for a drainfield?
A) Clay
B) Sandy loam CORRECT
C) Rock
D) Silt
Rationale
Sandy loam provides good drainage and filtration.
Q8
What is a percolation test?
A) Tests water quality
B) Tests soil absorption rate CORRECT
C) Tests tank size
D) Tests pump performance
Rationale
Perc tests determine how quickly soil absorbs water.
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Exam 2026/2027 | Practice Questions with
Answers & Rationales
402 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Florida Regulations & Statutes
2 System Design
3 Installation
4 Maintenance & Repair
5 Site Evaluation
6 Business Practices
,Q1
Which Florida agency regulates septic tank contractors?
A) DEP
B) Department of Health (DOH) CORRECT
C) EPA
D) DACS
Rationale
The Florida Department of Health regulates septic systems under Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C.
Q2
What is the minimum setback from a septic tank to a well?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet CORRECT
C) 75 feet
D) 100 feet
Rationale
Florida requires a 50-foot setback from septic tanks to private wells.
Q3
What is the required minimum distance from a drainfield to a property line?
A) 5 feet
B) 10 feet CORRECT
C) 15 feet
D) 20 feet
2
,Rationale
Drainfields must be at least 10 feet from property lines.
Q4
How often should a septic tank be pumped?
A) Every year
B) Every 3-5 years CORRECT
C) Every 10 years
D) Never
Rationale
Pumping every 3-5 years prevents solids from entering the drainfield.
Q5
What is the minimum size septic tank for a 3-bedroom home in Florida?
A) 500 gallons
B) 900 gallons CORRECT
C) 1200 gallons
D) 1500 gallons
Rationale
Florida requires a minimum 900-gallon tank for 3-bedroom homes.
Q6
What is the required distance from a septic tank to a lake or river?
A) 25 feet
B) 50 feet CORRECT
3
, C) 75 feet
D) 100 feet
Rationale
Septic tanks must be at least 50 feet from surface waters.
Q7
What type of soil is best for a drainfield?
A) Clay
B) Sandy loam CORRECT
C) Rock
D) Silt
Rationale
Sandy loam provides good drainage and filtration.
Q8
What is a percolation test?
A) Tests water quality
B) Tests soil absorption rate CORRECT
C) Tests tank size
D) Tests pump performance
Rationale
Perc tests determine how quickly soil absorbs water.
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