UPC Review Chapters 5 - 8

It shall be unlawful for any person to install, remove, or replace any water heater without first _____.

• obtaining a plumbing contractor license from the Authority Having Jurisdiction

• obtaining a permit from the Authority Having Jurisdiction

• having a plumbing journeyman’s license

• having permission from the building owner

A vent connector connected to a chimney flue serving a fireplace is _____.

• prohibited unless the fireplace flue opening is permanently sealed

• prohibited

• required to be a direct-vent type

• required to use Type B connector

A draft hood-equipped water heater is vented through a concealed space. The portion of the vent passing through the concealed space shall _____.

• not exceed 6 feet in length

• be a minimum 5 inches in diameter

• be listed Type B, Type L, or listed material having equivalent insulating qualities

• be a minimum 24 gauge material

The minimum capacity for a storage water heater is _____.

• not regulated by code

• required to be a minimum of 40 gallons

• required to be a minimum of 50 gallons

• based on the “first hour rating” and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms

A water heater installed in a residential garage shall be _____.

• listed for a garage installation

• located or protected from damage by a moving vehicle

• located not less than 16 inches above the garage floor

• a direct-vent water heater

A final water heater inspection shall be made after _____.

• all plumbing fixtures have been installed

• all gas appliances have been installed

• work authorized by the permit has been installed

• the plumber has left the job

A three-bedroom home with two bathrooms is equipped with a gas storage-type water heater. The minimum capacity for the water heater in accordance with the first hour ratings is _____. (OPEN BOOK)

• 38 gallon

• 49 gallon

• 62 gallon

• 74 gallon

Outdoor combustion air shall be supplied by _____.

• 1-1/2 inch Schedule 80 PVC

• 2 inch Schedule 40 PVC

• one or two permanent openings

• 18 gauge round duct

Indoor combustion air supplied by using the “Standard Method” requires a minimum volume of _____.

• 100 cu. ft. per 1,000 Btu/hr

• 50 cu. ft. per 1,000 Btu/hr

• 50 cu. ft. per 2,000 Btu/hr

• 25 cu. ft. per 2,000 Btu/hr

Combustion air ducts that terminate in an attic shall _____.

• be screened at the attic end only

• be screened at both ends

• not be screened

• not be screened unless screen openings are at least 1 inch minimum