WEST VIRGINIA SEPTIC INSTALLER EXAM 2026/2027
– COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM & STUDY
GUIDE, INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for certification as an individual
sewer system installer in West Virginia?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B. 18 years
Rationale: According to WV Code of State Rules Series 64-09 Section 11.1, an individual
shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old to qualify for certification as an individual
sewer system installer.
2. How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
,Answer: C. 5 years
Rationale: Per Series 64-09 Section 11.10, certification expires five (5) years from date of
issuance, and the certificate holder must apply for renewal prior to the expiration date.
3. What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
Answer: C. 70%
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.8 specifies that an applicant shall attain a passing grade
of seventy percent (70%) to qualify for certification.
4. How many days must an installer wait before retaking the exam after failing?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B. 30 days
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.8 states that any applicant who has failed an
examination shall wait thirty (30) days before re-examination.
5. Which of the following correctly describes Class I certification coverage?
A. Only alternative mound systems
B. Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent lift stations,
and greywater absorption systems
C. All alternative and individual sewer systems
D. Only holding tanks and effluent lift stations
Answer: B. Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent
lift stations, and greywater absorption systems
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.4.a defines Class I certificate coverage as standard soil
absorption systems, soil absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent lift stations, and grey
water soil absorption systems.
,6. What additional systems does a Class II certificate cover beyond Class I?
A. Only mound systems
B. Only sand filters
C. All alternative and other individual sewer systems
D. Only pressurized systems
Answer: C. All alternative and other individual sewer systems
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.4.b states that Class II certification applies to Class I
systems plus all alternative and other individual or on-site sewer systems as set forth in
Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47.
7. How many separate violations are sufficient grounds for revocation of installer
certification?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Five
Answer: B. Two
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.11 specifies that two separate violations shall be
sufficient grounds for revocation of certification.
8. What happens to certification if it expires for more than 6 months past the renewal
date?
A. It can be renewed with a late fee
B. It becomes invalid and renewal cannot be issued
C. It is automatically extended for 6 months
D. It requires retaking only the practical exam
Answer: B. It becomes invalid and renewal cannot be issued
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.10 states that should the expiration date be exceeded by
six (6) months, renewal cannot be issued, requiring a new application.
9. Is certification required for a driver who only delivers septic tanks but does not
install them?
, A. Yes, always
B. Yes, if delivering more than 5 tanks per month
C. No
D. Only if crossing county lines
Answer: C. No
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.3 specifies that certification is not required of a driver
delivering a part or parts of a system.
10. What is the timeframe for approval or denial of permits for individual sewer
systems?
A. 15 working days
B. 21 working days
C. 30 working days
D. 45 working days
Answer: B. 21 working days
Rationale: Series 64-09 establishes that permits for individual sewer systems must be
approved or denied within 21 working days.
11. What is the timeframe for approval or denial of permits for public sewer systems?
A. 21 working days
B. 30 working days
C. 45 working days
D. 60 working days
Answer: C. 45 working days
Rationale: Regulatory requirements specify 45 working days for public sewer system permit
decisions.
12. Are installer certifications transferable to a new property owner?
A. Yes, automatically
B. Yes, with written approval
C. No
D. Only within the same county
– COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM & STUDY
GUIDE, INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. What is the minimum age requirement to qualify for certification as an individual
sewer system installer in West Virginia?
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B. 18 years
Rationale: According to WV Code of State Rules Series 64-09 Section 11.1, an individual
shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old to qualify for certification as an individual
sewer system installer.
2. How long is an installer certification valid in West Virginia?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
,Answer: C. 5 years
Rationale: Per Series 64-09 Section 11.10, certification expires five (5) years from date of
issuance, and the certificate holder must apply for renewal prior to the expiration date.
3. What is the minimum passing grade on the Class I installer examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
Answer: C. 70%
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.8 specifies that an applicant shall attain a passing grade
of seventy percent (70%) to qualify for certification.
4. How many days must an installer wait before retaking the exam after failing?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B. 30 days
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.8 states that any applicant who has failed an
examination shall wait thirty (30) days before re-examination.
5. Which of the following correctly describes Class I certification coverage?
A. Only alternative mound systems
B. Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent lift stations,
and greywater absorption systems
C. All alternative and individual sewer systems
D. Only holding tanks and effluent lift stations
Answer: B. Standard soil absorption systems, absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent
lift stations, and greywater absorption systems
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.4.a defines Class I certificate coverage as standard soil
absorption systems, soil absorption beds, holding tanks, effluent lift stations, and grey
water soil absorption systems.
,6. What additional systems does a Class II certificate cover beyond Class I?
A. Only mound systems
B. Only sand filters
C. All alternative and other individual sewer systems
D. Only pressurized systems
Answer: C. All alternative and other individual sewer systems
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.4.b states that Class II certification applies to Class I
systems plus all alternative and other individual or on-site sewer systems as set forth in
Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards, 64 CSR 47.
7. How many separate violations are sufficient grounds for revocation of installer
certification?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Five
Answer: B. Two
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.11 specifies that two separate violations shall be
sufficient grounds for revocation of certification.
8. What happens to certification if it expires for more than 6 months past the renewal
date?
A. It can be renewed with a late fee
B. It becomes invalid and renewal cannot be issued
C. It is automatically extended for 6 months
D. It requires retaking only the practical exam
Answer: B. It becomes invalid and renewal cannot be issued
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.10 states that should the expiration date be exceeded by
six (6) months, renewal cannot be issued, requiring a new application.
9. Is certification required for a driver who only delivers septic tanks but does not
install them?
, A. Yes, always
B. Yes, if delivering more than 5 tanks per month
C. No
D. Only if crossing county lines
Answer: C. No
Rationale: Series 64-09 Section 11.3 specifies that certification is not required of a driver
delivering a part or parts of a system.
10. What is the timeframe for approval or denial of permits for individual sewer
systems?
A. 15 working days
B. 21 working days
C. 30 working days
D. 45 working days
Answer: B. 21 working days
Rationale: Series 64-09 establishes that permits for individual sewer systems must be
approved or denied within 21 working days.
11. What is the timeframe for approval or denial of permits for public sewer systems?
A. 21 working days
B. 30 working days
C. 45 working days
D. 60 working days
Answer: C. 45 working days
Rationale: Regulatory requirements specify 45 working days for public sewer system permit
decisions.
12. Are installer certifications transferable to a new property owner?
A. Yes, automatically
B. Yes, with written approval
C. No
D. Only within the same county
