Rural Properties Practice Questions

Question 1 of 5

Sewage systems serving a single residence on a rural lot are generally regulated under which statute and part?

• AEnvironmental Protection Act, Part 5
• BOntario Building Code, Part 8
• CPlanning Act, Part 4
• DHealth Protection and Promotion Act, Part 3

Question 2 of 5

When a sewage system serving a single residence handles less than 10,000 litres per day, who typically inspects and approves it?

• AThe provincial Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
• BThe principal authority such as a public health unit, conservation authority, or municipality designated as the inspecting body
• CThe Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
• DService Ontario

Question 3 of 5

Most CA Section 28 regulations require a permit for activities within how far of a wetland or watercourse (precise distances vary by authority)?

• AOnly within the wetland itself
• BWithin a defined adjacent area, often 30 to 120 metres of the feature
• CWithin 1 kilometre
• DWithin the entire watershed

Question 4 of 5

A salesperson representing a buyer of a rural property notices a hand-drawn sketch of a leaching bed in the seller's records, but the seller cannot find a use permit. The salesperson should:

• AIgnore the issue because the system appears to be functioning
• BRecommend the buyer obtain a sewage system inspection and request the use permit from the principal authority
• CTell the buyer the system is grandfathered and no further action is needed
• DPerform the inspection personally to save the buyer fees

Question 5 of 5

Which combination of inspections does a prudent rural buyer typically obtain?

• ACosmetic walk-through only
• BHome inspection, well water and well-system inspection, and septic system inspection
• CTax inspection from CRA
• DInspection from the local school board