FLORIDA SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM

FLORIDA SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR PRACTICE EXAM



1. Which Florida agency regulates septic tank contractors?

A) Florida Department of Environmental Protection

B) Florida Department of Health

C) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

D) Florida Water Management District



Answer: B

Explanation: The Florida Department of Health (DOH) regulates septic tank contractors
through the Onsite Sewage Program.



2. What is the primary law governing septic systems in Florida?

A) Florida Building Code

B) Florida Statutes Chapter 381

C) Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6

D) Both B and C



Answer: D

Explanation: Chapter 381 FS and Chapter 64E-6 FAC govern septic systems in Florida.



3. What is the minimum experience required for a septic tank contractor license?

A) 1 year

B) 2 years

C) 3 years

D) 4 years

,Answer: D

Explanation: Florida requires 4 years of experience for septic tank contractor licensure.



4. What is the maximum allowable slope for a septic tank drainfield?

A) 5%

B) 10%

C) 15%

D) 25%



Answer: D

Explanation: Maximum allowable slope is 25% for drainfields.



5. What is the minimum separation distance between a septic tank and a private well?

A) 50 feet

B) 75 feet

C) 100 feet

D) 150 feet



Answer: B

Explanation: Minimum 75 feet separation from septic tank to private well.



6. What is the minimum separation distance between a drainfield and a private well?

A) 100 feet

B) 150 feet

C) 200 feet

,D) 300 feet



Answer: A

Explanation: Minimum 100 feet separation from drainfield to private well.



7. What is the minimum separation distance between a septic tank and a building
foundation?

A) 5 feet

B) 10 feet

C) 15 feet

D) 20 feet



Answer: A

Explanation: Minimum 5 feet separation from septic tank to building foundation.



8. What is the minimum liquid capacity for a residential septic tank in Florida?

A) 500 gallons

B) 750 gallons

C) 900 gallons

D) 1,000 gallons



Answer: C

Explanation: Minimum 900 gallons for residential septic tanks.



9. What is the required capacity for a 3-bedroom home?

A) 900 gallons

, B) 1,000 gallons

C) 1,200 gallons

D) 1,500 gallons



Answer: A

Explanation: 3-bedroom home requires minimum 900-gallon tank.



10. What is the required capacity for a 4-bedroom home?

A) 900 gallons

B) 1,000 gallons

C) 1,200 gallons

D) 1,500 gallons



Answer: C

Explanation: 4-bedroom home requires minimum 1,200-gallon tank.



11. What is the required capacity for a 5-bedroom home?

A) 1,200 gallons

B) 1,500 gallons

C) 1,800 gallons

D) 2,000 gallons



Answer: B

Explanation: 5-bedroom home requires minimum 1,500-gallon tank.



12. What is the minimum tank length for a 900-gallon septic tank?