Residential Contractor Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers

Residential Contractor Exam Study
Guide Questions and Answers



render the permit void - Answer-grading, filling or other site modifications that would adversely affect
the sewage system



septic tank - Answer-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 - Answer-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 - Answer-All septic tanks, pre ‐cast or poured in place, must be constructed to
standards set by the state



first compartment - Answer-designed to contain at least 2/3 of the total liquid capacity of the tank



Technical Review Committee - Answer-Septic tanks may be constructed from material other than
concrete when approved



minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank - Answer-one, two, three, or four ‐bedroom single family home
shall be not less than one‐thousand gallons