SOUTH CAROLINA SEPTIC TANK INSTALLER
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1.
Before beginning construction of a new onsite wastewater system in
South Carolina, what authorization must generally be obtained?
A. County building permit only
B. Permit to construct and operate from SCDES
C. Written approval from the homeowner
D. Contractor's equipment inspection certificate
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina requires the property owner to obtain the
appropriate Department permit before construction and operation of a
new, upgraded, or expanded onsite wastewater system. (
2.
Which South Carolina regulation is the principal regulatory document
governing onsite wastewater systems and septic system installation?
A. Regulation 61-15
B. Regulation 61-58
C. Regulation 61-56
D. Regulation 61-68
,Answer: C
Rationale: Regulation 61-56 is South Carolina's principal regulation
addressing onsite wastewater systems, including requirements relevant
to installation and permitting. (
3.
A person installing septic systems commercially in South Carolina
generally needs which authorization before conducting regulated
installation work?
A. A valid SCDES installer license
B. Only a county business license
C. A homeowner authorization letter
D. A wastewater operator certificate
Answer: A
Rationale: Persons engaged in constructing, repairing, or cleaning
regulated onsite wastewater systems generally must obtain and
maintain the required SCDES license. (
4.
What minimum examination score is required for an individual seeking
South Carolina septic system installer licensure?
A. 60 percent
B. 70 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 80 percent
,Answer: D
Rationale: SCDES states that applicants seeking septic installer
licensure must pass the examination with a score of at least 80 percent.
(
5.
What is the primary purpose of requiring permits and proper septic
installation procedures?
A. To increase construction costs
B. To protect public health and environmental quality
C. To eliminate all groundwater recharge
D. To regulate residential landscaping
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper onsite wastewater regulation protects public health
and the environment by controlling wastewater treatment and disposal
practices. (
6.
Which installer tier is generally authorized to install gravity-fed
residential systems and fill-cap residential systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Tier 3
D. Pumper-only
, Answer: A
Rationale: SCDES identifies Tier 1 installers as authorized to install
gravity-fed and fill-cap residential systems within their licensing scope. (
7.
Which installer tier includes authority to install systems involving
pumps, grease traps, curtain drains, and elevated infiltration systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Unlicensed installer
D. Homeowner-only installer
Answer: B
Rationale: Tier 2 installers may perform Tier 1 work and additional
systems involving pumps, grease traps, curtain drains, elevated
infiltration, mounds, and commercial systems. (
8.
Which installer tier is authorized to install Standard 610 specialized
onsite wastewater systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Tier 3
D. Pumper/hauler
Answer: C
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1.
Before beginning construction of a new onsite wastewater system in
South Carolina, what authorization must generally be obtained?
A. County building permit only
B. Permit to construct and operate from SCDES
C. Written approval from the homeowner
D. Contractor's equipment inspection certificate
Answer: B
Rationale: South Carolina requires the property owner to obtain the
appropriate Department permit before construction and operation of a
new, upgraded, or expanded onsite wastewater system. (
2.
Which South Carolina regulation is the principal regulatory document
governing onsite wastewater systems and septic system installation?
A. Regulation 61-15
B. Regulation 61-58
C. Regulation 61-56
D. Regulation 61-68
,Answer: C
Rationale: Regulation 61-56 is South Carolina's principal regulation
addressing onsite wastewater systems, including requirements relevant
to installation and permitting. (
3.
A person installing septic systems commercially in South Carolina
generally needs which authorization before conducting regulated
installation work?
A. A valid SCDES installer license
B. Only a county business license
C. A homeowner authorization letter
D. A wastewater operator certificate
Answer: A
Rationale: Persons engaged in constructing, repairing, or cleaning
regulated onsite wastewater systems generally must obtain and
maintain the required SCDES license. (
4.
What minimum examination score is required for an individual seeking
South Carolina septic system installer licensure?
A. 60 percent
B. 70 percent
C. 75 percent
D. 80 percent
,Answer: D
Rationale: SCDES states that applicants seeking septic installer
licensure must pass the examination with a score of at least 80 percent.
(
5.
What is the primary purpose of requiring permits and proper septic
installation procedures?
A. To increase construction costs
B. To protect public health and environmental quality
C. To eliminate all groundwater recharge
D. To regulate residential landscaping
Answer: B
Rationale: Proper onsite wastewater regulation protects public health
and the environment by controlling wastewater treatment and disposal
practices. (
6.
Which installer tier is generally authorized to install gravity-fed
residential systems and fill-cap residential systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Tier 3
D. Pumper-only
, Answer: A
Rationale: SCDES identifies Tier 1 installers as authorized to install
gravity-fed and fill-cap residential systems within their licensing scope. (
7.
Which installer tier includes authority to install systems involving
pumps, grease traps, curtain drains, and elevated infiltration systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Unlicensed installer
D. Homeowner-only installer
Answer: B
Rationale: Tier 2 installers may perform Tier 1 work and additional
systems involving pumps, grease traps, curtain drains, elevated
infiltration, mounds, and commercial systems. (
8.
Which installer tier is authorized to install Standard 610 specialized
onsite wastewater systems?
A. Tier 1
B. Tier 2
C. Tier 3
D. Pumper/hauler
Answer: C
