What is the capacity on each side of a septic tank? - ANSWER 2/3 inlet side,
1/3 output side.
In a septic tank, how many inches should the outflow be lower than the inlet?
ANSWER 3"
What information must be on the septic tank's outflow side? - ANSWER: Name
of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Tank size (gallons)
- External load limit
- A warning placard
How many more gallons are necessary for each bedroom beyond three? -
ANSWER: 125 gallons
How many more gallons are necessary for each bedroom beyond four? -
ANSWER: 225 gallons
How far below-completed grade can cleanout and baffle inspection manholes
be? - ANSWER No deeper than 12 inches.
Tank riser covers must weigh at least _________ pounds, or
, _______________________. - ANSWER 59 lbs, tank lids shall stay on tank
cleanouts, and a supplementary safety measure shall be supplied.
What are the three primary functions of a septic tank? - ANSWER 1. Removes
the majority of settleable solids.
2. Provides and effluent with largely homogeneous physical, chemical, and
biological qualities
3. Reduces pollutant levels in the effluent.
Where should perc testing be carried out? - ANSWER In the primary and
reserve septic areas
What is the maximum size of a perc hole? - Answer: 12"
How many inches of water should be used for a percolation test presoak? -
Answer: 12"
How many inches of water should be used for a percolation test? - Answer: 12"
How many consecutive readings will be taken for a perc test? - Answer three.
Perc test readings are measured to the closest ______" - answer 1/8".
How is the perc rate calculated? - ANSWER: Time/reading in inches
1/3 output side.
In a septic tank, how many inches should the outflow be lower than the inlet?
ANSWER 3"
What information must be on the septic tank's outflow side? - ANSWER: Name
of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Tank size (gallons)
- External load limit
- A warning placard
How many more gallons are necessary for each bedroom beyond three? -
ANSWER: 125 gallons
How many more gallons are necessary for each bedroom beyond four? -
ANSWER: 225 gallons
How far below-completed grade can cleanout and baffle inspection manholes
be? - ANSWER No deeper than 12 inches.
Tank riser covers must weigh at least _________ pounds, or
, _______________________. - ANSWER 59 lbs, tank lids shall stay on tank
cleanouts, and a supplementary safety measure shall be supplied.
What are the three primary functions of a septic tank? - ANSWER 1. Removes
the majority of settleable solids.
2. Provides and effluent with largely homogeneous physical, chemical, and
biological qualities
3. Reduces pollutant levels in the effluent.
Where should perc testing be carried out? - ANSWER In the primary and
reserve septic areas
What is the maximum size of a perc hole? - Answer: 12"
How many inches of water should be used for a percolation test presoak? -
Answer: 12"
How many inches of water should be used for a percolation test? - Answer: 12"
How many consecutive readings will be taken for a perc test? - Answer three.
Perc test readings are measured to the closest ______" - answer 1/8".
How is the perc rate calculated? - ANSWER: Time/reading in inches
