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CT Septic License Exam And Answers Already Passed
2025.
What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank? - ..(ANSWER)...2/3 inlet
side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet in a septic tank? -
..(ANSWER)...3"
What information must be present on the outlet side of a septic tank? -
..(ANSWER)...- Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each bedroom beyond
3? - ..(ANSWER)...125 gallons
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each bedroom beyond
4? - ..(ANSWER)...225 gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle inspection manholes be? -
..(ANSWER)...No deeper than 12"
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Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs, or_______________________,
or _______________________________ - ..(ANSWER)...59 lbs, tank covers shall
remain on tank clean outs, a secondary safety device shall be provided
What are the 3 main functions of a septic tank? - ..(ANSWER)...1. Removes most
of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical, chemical and biological
characteristics
3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted? - ..(ANSWER)...In primary and reserve
septic areas
How many inches maximum should a perc hole be? - ..(ANSWER)...12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test presoak? -
..(ANSWER)...12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test? - ..(ANSWER)...12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc test - ..(ANSWER)...3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______" - ..(ANSWER)...1/8"
CT Septic License Exam And Answers Already Passed
2025.
What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank? - ..(ANSWER)...2/3 inlet
side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet in a septic tank? -
..(ANSWER)...3"
What information must be present on the outlet side of a septic tank? -
..(ANSWER)...- Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each bedroom beyond
3? - ..(ANSWER)...125 gallons
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each bedroom beyond
4? - ..(ANSWER)...225 gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle inspection manholes be? -
..(ANSWER)...No deeper than 12"
, 2
Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs, or_______________________,
or _______________________________ - ..(ANSWER)...59 lbs, tank covers shall
remain on tank clean outs, a secondary safety device shall be provided
What are the 3 main functions of a septic tank? - ..(ANSWER)...1. Removes most
of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical, chemical and biological
characteristics
3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted? - ..(ANSWER)...In primary and reserve
septic areas
How many inches maximum should a perc hole be? - ..(ANSWER)...12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test presoak? -
..(ANSWER)...12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test? - ..(ANSWER)...12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc test - ..(ANSWER)...3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______" - ..(ANSWER)...1/8"
