Septic tanks are required to have all seams and drain holes sealed to make water tight. -
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all pretreatment units + distribution boxes are required to have KY approval numbers on th
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em - ans-true
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equal-flow type distribution boxes may be installed on tamped sand or gravel - ans-true
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highest hole in hill side box does not have to be connected to inlet pipe - ans-false
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all distribution boxes shall be installed level - ans-true
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certified installer must lay out a septic system prior to evacuation to assure that adequate f
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all between components is possible - ans-true
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equipment used in constructing aseptic system should be:
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a. as heavy as possible to maximize soil compaction
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b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
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c. equipment weight does not matter - ans-
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b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
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the minimum lateral trench depth is 24 inches - ans-false
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soil + site conditions limit which type of on site sewage disposal system will work on a site -
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ans-true
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primary purpose of septic tank is to remove solids thru sewage thru settling - ans-true
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soil structure indicates amount of large pore spaces in soil, which are important to absorb s
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ewage effluent from the lateral lines - ans-true
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gray water systems contain discharge from these fixtures - ans-
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laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry tubs
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what is not considered gray water?
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laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry tubs, food prep sink, kitchen sink -
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slopes greater than 15% may be unstable when on-
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site sewage disposable systems installed on them unless special designs modifications m
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ade - ans-true 1 1
what natural process removes most of sewage effluent from lateral trench?
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a. evaporation
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b. gravity flow
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c. bacterial action
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, d. uptake by trees + grass - ans-b. gravity flow
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seasonal water tables can be identified in dry months by
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a. orange + red colors in soil
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b. direct presence of water in soil when sampled
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c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
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d. presence of large flag stones
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e. all above - ans-c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
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certified installer must submit proposed system drawing prior to obtaining instillation permi
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t - ans-true
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certified installer must lay out on site sewage system to determine if adequate fall is possibl
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e between components - ans-true
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you obtain permit to install system with lateral trenches no deeper than 10 inches. if home
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builder tells you that they do not want septic tank leaving hump in yard. what do you do?
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a. bury tank deep enough in ground so no hump
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b. install low profile septic tank
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c. install regular septic tank + add fill soil dirt around tank so no hump left when yard is grad
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d. either b or c - ans-d. both b + c = install low profile septic tank or
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install regular septic tank + add fill soil dirt around tank so no hump left when yard is grade
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d
wire test is 1 1 1
a. test to determine if electrical wiring properly installed
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b. test to determine whether lateral lines installed level
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c. field test to determine if soil moisture will cause damage during lateral line excavation
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d. all above - ans-
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c. field test to determine if soil moisture will cause damage during lateral line excavation
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maximum length for individual conventional lateral trench is
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a. 100 feet
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b. 200 feet
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c. no maximum limit
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d. 70 feet - ans-b. 200 feet
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the appropriate minimum spacing of conventional rock trench is
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a. 5 feet on centers
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b. 8 feet side wall to side wall
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c. 8 feet on centers - ans-c. 8 feet on centers
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the appropriate minimum spacing of low pressure pipe system is
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a. 5 feet on centers
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b. 8 feet side wall to side wall
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ans-true
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all pretreatment units + distribution boxes are required to have KY approval numbers on th
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em - ans-true
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equal-flow type distribution boxes may be installed on tamped sand or gravel - ans-true
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highest hole in hill side box does not have to be connected to inlet pipe - ans-false
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all distribution boxes shall be installed level - ans-true
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certified installer must lay out a septic system prior to evacuation to assure that adequate f
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all between components is possible - ans-true
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equipment used in constructing aseptic system should be:
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a. as heavy as possible to maximize soil compaction
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b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
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c. equipment weight does not matter - ans-
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b. as light as possible to minimize soil compaction
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the minimum lateral trench depth is 24 inches - ans-false
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soil + site conditions limit which type of on site sewage disposal system will work on a site -
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ans-true
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primary purpose of septic tank is to remove solids thru sewage thru settling - ans-true
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soil structure indicates amount of large pore spaces in soil, which are important to absorb s
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ewage effluent from the lateral lines - ans-true
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gray water systems contain discharge from these fixtures - ans-
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laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry tubs
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what is not considered gray water?
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laundry, hand wash sink, shower, bathtubs, laundry tubs, food prep sink, kitchen sink -
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1ans-food prep sink + kitchen sink 1 1 1 1 1
slopes greater than 15% may be unstable when on-
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site sewage disposable systems installed on them unless special designs modifications m
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ade - ans-true 1 1
what natural process removes most of sewage effluent from lateral trench?
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a. evaporation
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b. gravity flow
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c. bacterial action
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, d. uptake by trees + grass - ans-b. gravity flow
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seasonal water tables can be identified in dry months by
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a. orange + red colors in soil
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b. direct presence of water in soil when sampled
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c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
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d. presence of large flag stones
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e. all above - ans-c. gray, green, blue or black colors in soil
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certified installer must submit proposed system drawing prior to obtaining instillation permi
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t - ans-true
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certified installer must lay out on site sewage system to determine if adequate fall is possibl
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e between components - ans-true
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you obtain permit to install system with lateral trenches no deeper than 10 inches. if home
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builder tells you that they do not want septic tank leaving hump in yard. what do you do?
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a. bury tank deep enough in ground so no hump
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b. install low profile septic tank
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c. install regular septic tank + add fill soil dirt around tank so no hump left when yard is grad
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ed
d. either b or c - ans-d. both b + c = install low profile septic tank or
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install regular septic tank + add fill soil dirt around tank so no hump left when yard is grade
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d
wire test is 1 1 1
a. test to determine if electrical wiring properly installed
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b. test to determine whether lateral lines installed level
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c. field test to determine if soil moisture will cause damage during lateral line excavation
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d. all above - ans-
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c. field test to determine if soil moisture will cause damage during lateral line excavation
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maximum length for individual conventional lateral trench is
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a. 100 feet
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b. 200 feet
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c. no maximum limit
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d. 70 feet - ans-b. 200 feet
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the appropriate minimum spacing of conventional rock trench is
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a. 5 feet on centers
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b. 8 feet side wall to side wall
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c. 8 feet on centers - ans-c. 8 feet on centers
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the appropriate minimum spacing of low pressure pipe system is
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a. 5 feet on centers
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b. 8 feet side wall to side wall
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