UPC Chapter 1: Administration

This document shall be known as the_____________________________.

• Uniform Plumbing Code

• Universal Plumbing Code

• National Plumbing Code

• World Plumbing Code

The provisions of ________________ shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction.

• this code

• the Building Code

• the international code

• NFPA 99C

The purpose of this code is to provide________________ for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

• guidelines

• maximum requirements and standards

• suggested ways of installation

• minimum requirements and standards

When the requirements within the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict with the requirements of the mechanical code, ________________ shall prevail.

• the mechanical code

• the Building Code

• this code

• either code

Changes are not required in any portion of an existing plumbing and drainage system in or on an existing building or lot when such work was installed and is maintained in accordance with the law in effect prior to the effective date of this code, unless it is determined by__________________ to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary, or a nuisance and a menace to life, health, or property.

• the health officer

• the building owner

• a licensed mechanical engineer

• the Authority Having Jurisdiction

The ________________ shall be responsible for the maintenance of plumbing systems.

• plumber

• builder

• building department

• owner or owner’s agent

The plumbing and drainage system of any premises under the jurisdiction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be maintained in a sanitary and safe operating condition by the______________.

• city

• plumbing inspector

• owner or owner’s agent

• building department

All openings into a drainage or vent system, except those openings to which plumbing fixtures are properly connected or that constitute vent terminals, shall be permanently plugged or capped___________________________.

• by using old rags

• with duct tape

• in an approved manner

• with plastic tape

Plumbing systems, which are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, shall comply to all requirements of________________ that may be applicable to the new use or occupancy.

• the code in effect at time of construction

• this code

• the Building Code

• the plumbing inspector

Plumbing systems, which are part of buildings or structures moved into this jurisdiction, shall comply with the provisions of ________________ for new installations.

• no requirements

• the code in effect when originally constructed

• this code

• any code