UPC Chapter 6 quiz

The code requirement for an adequate supply of potable running water is for ___________________.

• safety and sanitation

• protection of trap seals

• water-cooled equipment

• hydronic systems

In occupancies where plumbing fixtures are installed for ________, hot water shall be required for bathing and washing purposes.

• public use

• commercial use

• private use

• daycare facilities

Except as required in Sections 1610.0 and 1617.0, non-potable water systems shall have a _____________ with black uppercase lettering, with the words "CAUTION: NON-POTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK."

• white background

• blue background

• green background

• yellow background

The primary reason for installing backflow prevention assemblies is to ________________________.

• prevent excessive pressure

• prevent mixing of hot and cold water

• prevent pollution or contamination of the potable water supply

• prevent scalding

All backflow devices or assemblies shall be tested by a __________________________.

• licensed agent

• representative from the Authority Having Jurisdiction

• certified backflow tester

• third-party certified agency

Choose the answer you think is correct for the minimum height of the atmospheric vacuum breaker above the point specified.

Above all downstream piping for lawn sprinkler system atmospheric vacuum breakers: _________

• 1"

• 6"

• 12"

• 24"

Backflow prevention devices installed in the water supply line to steam boilers shall be installed ________________________.

• 6 inches above the floor

• 6 inches above the boiler

• 12 inches above the floor

• 12 inches above the boiler

Ballcocks in water closet tanks shall be installed so that the critical level of the water inlet is above the full opening of the overflow pipe at least ________________________.

• 1/2 inch

• 1 inch

• 3 inches

• 6 inches

Choose the answer you think is correct for the minimum height of the atmospheric vacuum breaker above the point specified.

Above the overflow rim of a vat: __________

• 1"

• 2"

• 6"

• 12"

The piping material not approved in the code for water piping located inside a building is ___________.

• PVC

• PE

• asbestos cement

• All of the above