Chapter 16 NONPOTABLE RAINWATER

1. The provisions of ____________________ shall apply to the construction alteration and repair of non-potable rainwater catch systems.

Code Section 1601.a Washington State Amendments

• a. this chapter

• b. chapter 15

• c. this chapter and the Washington state department of health

• d. Washington state department of health

2. No treatment is required for rainwater used for subsurface or non-sprinkled surface irrigation where the maximum storage volume is less than _____ gallons

Code Section 1601.7 (1)

• a. 380

• b. 360

• c. 370

• d. 390

3. Rainwater catchment systems intended to supply uses such as dishwashers shall be _____?

Code Section 1602.1

• a. approved by the authority having jurisdiction

• b. approved by the health inspector

• c. prohibited

• d. approved by the department of natural resources

4. Where a portion of the rainwater catchment system is installed within a building, a ____ test is required in accordance with section 1605.3

Code Section 1602.5

• a. cross connection

• b. pressure

• c. smoke

• d. dye

5. The initial cross-connection test shall be followed by the _____ in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction to determine whether a cross-connection has occurred.

Code Section 1602.5

• a. owner

• b. installer

• c. permit holder

• d. applicant

6. Hose bibs supplying rainwater shall be labeled with the words _____?

Code Section 1602.9.1

• a. CAUTION

• b. DO NOT DRINK

• c. NONPOTABLE RAINWATER

• d. CAUTION: NONPOTALE WATER, DO NOT DRINK

7. Rainwater shall be collected from _______?

Code Section 1602.9.3

• a. roof surfaces

• b. vehicular parking surfaces

• c. surface water runoff

• d. bodies of standing water

8. Rainwater holding tank covers shall be capable of supporting an earth load of not less than ____ pounds per square foot where the tank is designed for underground installation.

Code Section 1603.5

• a. 100

• b. 200

• c. 300

• d. 250

9. The manhole opening on the below grade rainwater tanks shall be located not less than _____ inches above the surrounding grade.

Code Section 1603.5

• a. 4”

• b. 3”

• c. 2”

• d. 1”

10. Rainwater tank access openings exceeding ______ inches in diameter shall be secured to prevent tampering and unintended entry by either a lockable device or other approved method.

Code Section 1603.7

• a. 8

• b. 10

• c. 11

• d. 12