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What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank?—Ans: 2/3
inlet side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet in a
septic tank?—Ans: 3"
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What information must be present on the outlet side of a septic
tank?—Ans: - Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
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- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each
bedroom beyond 3?—Ans: 125 gallons
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each
bedroom beyond 4?—Ans: 225 gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle inspection
manholes be?—Ans: No deeper than 12"
Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs,
or_______________________, or _______________________________—
Ans: 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?—Ans: 1. Removes
most of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical, chemical
and biological characteristics
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3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted?—Ans: In primary and
reserve septic areas
How many inches maximum should a perc hole be?—Ans: 12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test
presoak?—Ans: 12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test?—Ans: 12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc test—
Ans: 3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______"—Ans: 1/8"
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What is the perc rate calculation?—Ans: Time/Reading in inches
No leaching system shall be constructed in areas where:—Ans: -
High groundwater
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- Surface flooding
- Ledge rock
Leaching system shall be a minimum of 18" above:—Ans: -
Groundwater
- Mottling
- Hardpan
Leaching system shall be ____' above ledge or fractured rock—
Ans: 4'
Leaching system shall be ____" above decomposing ledge
(rock)—Ans: 24"
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than one
minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than ____' above
ledge rock—Ans: 8'
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than one
minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than ____" above
maximum groundwater—Ans: 24"
In a gravity system leaching field, what is the maximum length
from either side of a d-box?—Ans: 75'
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CT Septic License Exam Questions and
Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already
Graded A+
What are the capacities for each side of a septic tank?—Ans: 2/3
inlet side, 1/3 outlet side
How many inches lower should the outlet be from the inlet in a
septic tank?—Ans: 3"
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What information must be present on the outlet side of a septic
tank?—Ans: - Name of manufacturer
- Date manufactured
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- Size of tank in gallons
- External load limit
- Warning placard
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each
bedroom beyond 3?—Ans: 125 gallons
How many additional gallons per bedroom are required for each
bedroom beyond 4?—Ans: 225 gallons
How far below finished grade can clean out and baffle inspection
manholes be?—Ans: No deeper than 12"
Tank riser covers shall be at least _________ lbs,
or_______________________, or _______________________________—
Ans: 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?—Ans: 1. Removes
most of the settleable solids
2. Provides and effluent of relatively uniform physical, chemical
and biological characteristics
, 2
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3. Provides some reduction in pollution levels in the effluent
Where should perc tests be conducted?—Ans: In primary and
reserve septic areas
How many inches maximum should a perc hole be?—Ans: 12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test
presoak?—Ans: 12"
How many inches of water shall be used for a perc test?—Ans: 12"
How many consecutive readings shall be taken for a perc test—
Ans: 3
Perc test readings are measured to the nearest ______"—Ans: 1/8"
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What is the perc rate calculation?—Ans: Time/Reading in inches
No leaching system shall be constructed in areas where:—Ans: -
High groundwater
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- Surface flooding
- Ledge rock
Leaching system shall be a minimum of 18" above:—Ans: -
Groundwater
- Mottling
- Hardpan
Leaching system shall be ____' above ledge or fractured rock—
Ans: 4'
Leaching system shall be ____" above decomposing ledge
(rock)—Ans: 24"
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than one
minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than ____' above
ledge rock—Ans: 8'
Where underlying natural soil has a perc rate faster than one
minute per inch, the bottom shall not be less than ____" above
maximum groundwater—Ans: 24"
In a gravity system leaching field, what is the maximum length
from either side of a d-box?—Ans: 75'
