FLORIDA SEPTIC TANK
CONTRACTOR
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION
2026 STUDY & EXAM PREPARATION EDITION
Examination Type: Septic Tank Contractor Registration
Practice Examination
Jurisdiction: State of Florida
Subject: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
(OSTDS)
Format: Multiple Choice
Questions: 100
Recommended Time: 3 Hours
Passing Benchmark for Practice: 70%
Difficulty: Contractor/Professional Level
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is an original practice examination prepared for study and
examination preparation. It is issued by, endorsed by, or
reproduced from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Florida Department of Health, or any testing vendor.
,Florida's septic regulatory program has undergone
administrative changes. DEP currently administers the OSTDS
program, and Chapter 62-6, F.A.C., contains the current
standards for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Always verify the latest statutes, administrative rules, forms, and
examination information before taking an actual examination.
EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the best answer for each question.
2. Unless otherwise stated, assume Florida law and OSTDS
requirements apply.
3. Read each question carefully.
4. Some questions require application of regulatory principles
rather than simple memorization.
5. Do not assume that a general plumbing rule automatically
overrides a septic-specific requirement.
6. Record one answer for each question.
7. The answer key and rationales are provided after the
examination.
SECTION I
,FLORIDA SEPTIC CONTRACTOR
LICENSING & REGULATION
Question 1
Which agency currently manages Florida's statewide onsite
sewage treatment and disposal system regulatory program?
A. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
B. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
C. Florida Building Commission
D. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida's OSTDS program is administered by the
Department of Environmental Protection, although permitting
responsibilities can vary by county.
Question 2
Which Florida statutory chapter contains the principal septic
tank contractor registration provisions?
A. Chapter 287
B. Chapter 381, Part I
C. Chapter 489, Part III
D. Chapter 553
Answer: C
, Rationale: Septic tank contractor registration is addressed in
Part III of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.
Question 3
A person seeking registration as a Florida septic tank contractor
generally must be at least:
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law specifies a minimum age of 18 for septic
tank contractor registration.
Question 4
The normal experience requirement for a septic tank contractor
applicant is based primarily on:
A. Three years of qualifying active experience
B. Six months of experience
C. Ten years of unrelated construction experience
D. One year of plumbing school only
Answer: A
CONTRACTOR
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE
EXAMINATION
2026 STUDY & EXAM PREPARATION EDITION
Examination Type: Septic Tank Contractor Registration
Practice Examination
Jurisdiction: State of Florida
Subject: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
(OSTDS)
Format: Multiple Choice
Questions: 100
Recommended Time: 3 Hours
Passing Benchmark for Practice: 70%
Difficulty: Contractor/Professional Level
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is an original practice examination prepared for study and
examination preparation. It is issued by, endorsed by, or
reproduced from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Florida Department of Health, or any testing vendor.
,Florida's septic regulatory program has undergone
administrative changes. DEP currently administers the OSTDS
program, and Chapter 62-6, F.A.C., contains the current
standards for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.
Always verify the latest statutes, administrative rules, forms, and
examination information before taking an actual examination.
EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the best answer for each question.
2. Unless otherwise stated, assume Florida law and OSTDS
requirements apply.
3. Read each question carefully.
4. Some questions require application of regulatory principles
rather than simple memorization.
5. Do not assume that a general plumbing rule automatically
overrides a septic-specific requirement.
6. Record one answer for each question.
7. The answer key and rationales are provided after the
examination.
SECTION I
,FLORIDA SEPTIC CONTRACTOR
LICENSING & REGULATION
Question 1
Which agency currently manages Florida's statewide onsite
sewage treatment and disposal system regulatory program?
A. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
B. Florida Department of Environmental Protection
C. Florida Building Commission
D. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida's OSTDS program is administered by the
Department of Environmental Protection, although permitting
responsibilities can vary by county.
Question 2
Which Florida statutory chapter contains the principal septic
tank contractor registration provisions?
A. Chapter 287
B. Chapter 381, Part I
C. Chapter 489, Part III
D. Chapter 553
Answer: C
, Rationale: Septic tank contractor registration is addressed in
Part III of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes.
Question 3
A person seeking registration as a Florida septic tank contractor
generally must be at least:
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law specifies a minimum age of 18 for septic
tank contractor registration.
Question 4
The normal experience requirement for a septic tank contractor
applicant is based primarily on:
A. Three years of qualifying active experience
B. Six months of experience
C. Ten years of unrelated construction experience
D. One year of plumbing school only
Answer: A
