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GEORGIA (GA) SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR
EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
|DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
What is the setback for a Septic Tank from a proposed or
existing Well?
❖50 Ft
When should check valves be used?
❖When field lines are above the elevation of the
operating water level of the tank, to prevent the
contents of the discharge pipes from emptying back
into the tank. If field lines are below the elevation of
the operating water level of the tank a hole or other
vacuum breaking device should be placed in the
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discharge pipe before it exits the tank to prevent
siphoning the remaining contents of the tank after
the pump shuts off.
What are the reinforcing requirements for the walls and
base of a poured in place septic tank?
❖Minimum 6" x 6" No. 10 gage welded steel
reinforcing wire or fibrous reinforcing material
conforming to ASTM specifications for such materials.
What are the reinforcing requirements for Tank Lids?
❖3/8th Inch steel reinforcing rods (rebar) spaced 12"
on center each way extending a minimum of 2.5" and
a maximum of 3" from outside edge of tank lid.
What load must a tank lid be able to withstand?
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❖A uniform live load of 150lbs per square foot in
addition to all loads to which an underground tank is
normally subjected.
When would additional reinforcement be required for
loads on concrete tanks?
❖When subject to vehicular traffic or when top of tank
is placed more than 3 ft below finished grade.
What is the minimum thickness of poured in place septic
tanks? Walls, Bottom, and lids?
❖4"
What are the minimum and maximum access opening
tank lid sizes?
❖Minimum 15", Maximum 24"
GEORGIA (GA) SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR
EXAM*** QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
|DOWNLOAD AND PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
What is the setback for a Septic Tank from a proposed or
existing Well?
❖50 Ft
When should check valves be used?
❖When field lines are above the elevation of the
operating water level of the tank, to prevent the
contents of the discharge pipes from emptying back
into the tank. If field lines are below the elevation of
the operating water level of the tank a hole or other
vacuum breaking device should be placed in the
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discharge pipe before it exits the tank to prevent
siphoning the remaining contents of the tank after
the pump shuts off.
What are the reinforcing requirements for the walls and
base of a poured in place septic tank?
❖Minimum 6" x 6" No. 10 gage welded steel
reinforcing wire or fibrous reinforcing material
conforming to ASTM specifications for such materials.
What are the reinforcing requirements for Tank Lids?
❖3/8th Inch steel reinforcing rods (rebar) spaced 12"
on center each way extending a minimum of 2.5" and
a maximum of 3" from outside edge of tank lid.
What load must a tank lid be able to withstand?
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❖A uniform live load of 150lbs per square foot in
addition to all loads to which an underground tank is
normally subjected.
When would additional reinforcement be required for
loads on concrete tanks?
❖When subject to vehicular traffic or when top of tank
is placed more than 3 ft below finished grade.
What is the minimum thickness of poured in place septic
tanks? Walls, Bottom, and lids?
❖4"
What are the minimum and maximum access opening
tank lid sizes?
❖Minimum 15", Maximum 24"
