Questions on Septic Tanks & Drainfields Questions and Answers 2024/2025
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Course
Septic
Institution
Septic
In order to determine the absorption qualities of soils for a proposed disposal field, code
requires that the proposed site be
subjected to a percolation test
the minimum sidewall of a seepage pit shall be at least
10 feet below the inlet
What is the minimum gallon capacity of a septi...
Questions on Septic Tanks & Drainfields
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
In order to determine the absorption qualities of soils for a proposed disposal field, code
requires that the proposed site be
subjected to a percolation test
the minimum sidewall of a seepage pit shall be at least
10 feet below the inlet
What is the minimum gallon capacity of a septic tank
750 gallons
The minimum liquid capacity of a septic tank serving a two bedroom , three bath residence is
750 gallons
Effluent or drainage from a homes clothes washing machine may be disposed of by draining
through a sanitary system connected to a septic tank
No cesspool, septic tank, seepage pit or drainfield shall be connected to any public sewer or
to any building sewer leading to a public sewer. TF
True
A 4" concrete pad shall be poured around the well casing and shall extend ______ inches on
Maximum length of a single tile drainfield lateral shall be _____ feet
100 feet
Where distribution drain lines in leaching beds are used, the maximum distance between
centers of distribution lines shall not exceed
6 feet
A cesspool is 48" in diameter and 20 feet deep. If filled to the top with water the volume in
gallons would be
1880 gallons
according to code, a septic tank can not be installed closer than _____ feet to the building
water supply service
5 feet
the liquid capacity of all septic tanks for dwelling units I determined by the number of
bedrooms
A septic tank for a four bedroom house must have a capacity of at least _____ gallons
1200 gallons
Cast in place septic tanks located in a parking lot shall be designed to support the anticipated
load but not less than that of a
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