2018 Plumbing License Exam 3

Joints between polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) plastic tubing and fittings shall be joints…

• heat fusion
• mechanical
• Solvent cemented
• Threaded

12. The prescribed portions of standards referenced in the IPC and listed in Chapter 15 are considered __________.

• a. requirements
• b. guidelines
• c. alternatives
• d. modifications

25. The code official may allow temporary connection to the utility source __________.

• a. pending the outcome of an appeal
• b. for a period not exceeding 60 days
• c. for construction purposes
• d. for testing plumbing systems

21. Approved deck mounted vacuum breakers shall be installed with the critical level not less than __________ above the flood level of the rim.

• 6 inches
• 2 inches
• One inch
• Half inch

14. A grease interceptor is not required for the kitchen of a __________.

• a. factory
• b. hospital
• c. school
• d. dwelling unit

17. The minimum height of the vent termination for a flow control device on a grease interceptor is __________ inches above the flood rim of the connected fixture or as required by the manufacturer.

• a. 12
• b. 18
• c. 6
• d. 24

17. A 4-inch by 3-inch water closet flange is __________.

• not considered a reduction in size
• prohibited
• an offset fitting
• required

17. The maximum water consumption flow rate for nonmetered public lavatories is...gpm at 60 psi.

• 0.25
• 0.5
• 2
• 2.2

06. A storage tank-type water heater is required to be installed in a pan when __________.

• required by the code official
• b. installed in an attic
• c. leakage will cause damage
• d. required by the manufacturer

01. Where a floor drain receives only clear-water waste from coolers and freezers, the floor drain is assigned a value of __________ drainage fixture unit(s).

• a. 1/2
• b. 0
• c. 1
• d. 2