RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR
EXAM STUDY GUIDE (SEPTIC
TANK SPECIFICATIONS PGS. 5-6)
1. render the permit void
Answer grading, filling or other site modifications that would adversely attect the sewage system
2. septic tank
Answer first component of an on‐ site sewage management system, generally pre‐ cast with concrete and
delivered to the construction site
3. approval of the county board of health
Answer septic tanks can be poured in place when necessary, plans and specifications for the poured‐
in‐ place septic tanks must be submitted to the health department prior to construction
4. two compartments
Answer All septic tanks, pre‐ cast or poured in place, must be constructed to standards set by the state
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, 5. first compartment
Answer designed to contain at least 2/3 of the total liquid capacity of the tank
6. Technical Review Committee
Answer Septic tanks may be constructed from material other than concrete when approved
7. minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank
Answer one, two, three, or four‐ bedroom single family home shall be not less than one‐ thousand
gallons
8. tank capacity
Answer shall be increased by two hundred and fifty gallons for each additional bedroom over four
9. garbage grinders
Answer the septic tank capacity shall be increased by fifty percent
10. septic tank purpose
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EXAM STUDY GUIDE (SEPTIC
TANK SPECIFICATIONS PGS. 5-6)
1. render the permit void
Answer grading, filling or other site modifications that would adversely attect the sewage system
2. septic tank
Answer first component of an on‐ site sewage management system, generally pre‐ cast with concrete and
delivered to the construction site
3. approval of the county board of health
Answer septic tanks can be poured in place when necessary, plans and specifications for the poured‐
in‐ place septic tanks must be submitted to the health department prior to construction
4. two compartments
Answer All septic tanks, pre‐ cast or poured in place, must be constructed to standards set by the state
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, 5. first compartment
Answer designed to contain at least 2/3 of the total liquid capacity of the tank
6. Technical Review Committee
Answer Septic tanks may be constructed from material other than concrete when approved
7. minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank
Answer one, two, three, or four‐ bedroom single family home shall be not less than one‐ thousand
gallons
8. tank capacity
Answer shall be increased by two hundred and fifty gallons for each additional bedroom over four
9. garbage grinders
Answer the septic tank capacity shall be increased by fifty percent
10. septic tank purpose
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