Commercial Septic System Installer
Exam Questions and Answers
All tanks must have: - Answer-2 compartments
All tanks whether pre-manufactured or constructed on site shall be constructed so that the length is
___________ compared to the width. - Answer-at least one and one- half (1 1/2) times... "to the width."
Septic Tanks may be made of: - Answer-Concrete, Plastic, fiberglass, or other materials as approved by
the department.
Tank compartment partitions will be located: - Answer-Not less than two-thirds or more than three-
fourths the Length of the tank from the Inlet end.
Compartment partitions will be constructed so a pass-thru hole or slot equal to or greater than the
diameter of the inlet pipe is positioned below the liquid surface with a
_____________________________. - Answer-Minimum 25% to a maximum of 50% of the total liquid
depth.
Total liquid depth for larger poured-in-place tanks shall have a maximum of ______________inches -
Answer-66 inches
, True or False: Walls and bottom of poured-in-place septic tanks must be reinforced. - Answer-True
How can a Septic tank be reinforced? - Answer-six inch by 6 inch (6"x6") No.10 gage welded steel
reinforcing wire OR fibrous reinforcing material conforming to ASTM specifications for such materials.
How must Tank Lids be Reinforced? - Answer-using three-eights steel reinforcing rods (rebar) which shall
be spaced twelve inches (12") on center each way extending a minimum of two and one half (2 1/2")
inches and a maximum of three (3") from the outside edge of the tank lid.
In general, the tank must be able to withstand a uniform live load of ______________________ pounds
per square foot in addition to all loads to which an underground tank is normally subjected. - Answer-
150
True or False: Walls, bottoms, and lids of poured-in-place septic tanks should have a minimum thickness
of four inches (4"). - Answer-True
Tank lids shall be constructed in ______________________ pieces and shall have securable, removable
access openings located so that the inlet and outlet tees can be ________________________________.
- Answer-one or two,
readily accessed.
Access opening shall have a minimum of _________________ and maximum of ___________________
free space. - Answer-Minimum: 15"
Maximum: 24"
Tanks with more than 12 inches of cover must extend access openings to within ______ inches of the
ground surface. - Answer-12
All tanks shall be equipped with ________________________________ rated or equivalent tees at the
inlet and outlet ends of the tank. - Answer-Four inch (4") PVC, ASTM 3034
Exam Questions and Answers
All tanks must have: - Answer-2 compartments
All tanks whether pre-manufactured or constructed on site shall be constructed so that the length is
___________ compared to the width. - Answer-at least one and one- half (1 1/2) times... "to the width."
Septic Tanks may be made of: - Answer-Concrete, Plastic, fiberglass, or other materials as approved by
the department.
Tank compartment partitions will be located: - Answer-Not less than two-thirds or more than three-
fourths the Length of the tank from the Inlet end.
Compartment partitions will be constructed so a pass-thru hole or slot equal to or greater than the
diameter of the inlet pipe is positioned below the liquid surface with a
_____________________________. - Answer-Minimum 25% to a maximum of 50% of the total liquid
depth.
Total liquid depth for larger poured-in-place tanks shall have a maximum of ______________inches -
Answer-66 inches
, True or False: Walls and bottom of poured-in-place septic tanks must be reinforced. - Answer-True
How can a Septic tank be reinforced? - Answer-six inch by 6 inch (6"x6") No.10 gage welded steel
reinforcing wire OR fibrous reinforcing material conforming to ASTM specifications for such materials.
How must Tank Lids be Reinforced? - Answer-using three-eights steel reinforcing rods (rebar) which shall
be spaced twelve inches (12") on center each way extending a minimum of two and one half (2 1/2")
inches and a maximum of three (3") from the outside edge of the tank lid.
In general, the tank must be able to withstand a uniform live load of ______________________ pounds
per square foot in addition to all loads to which an underground tank is normally subjected. - Answer-
150
True or False: Walls, bottoms, and lids of poured-in-place septic tanks should have a minimum thickness
of four inches (4"). - Answer-True
Tank lids shall be constructed in ______________________ pieces and shall have securable, removable
access openings located so that the inlet and outlet tees can be ________________________________.
- Answer-one or two,
readily accessed.
Access opening shall have a minimum of _________________ and maximum of ___________________
free space. - Answer-Minimum: 15"
Maximum: 24"
Tanks with more than 12 inches of cover must extend access openings to within ______ inches of the
ground surface. - Answer-12
All tanks shall be equipped with ________________________________ rated or equivalent tees at the
inlet and outlet ends of the tank. - Answer-Four inch (4") PVC, ASTM 3034
