Chapter 01 2021 UPC

1. This document shall be known as the_____________________________.

• a. Uniform Plumbing Code
• b. Universal Plumbing Code
• c. National Plumbing Code
• d. World Plumbing Code

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

• a. this code
• b. the Building Code
• c. the international code
• d. NFPA 99C

3. This code is an ordinance to provide________________ for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

• a. guidelines
• b. maximum requirements and standards
• c. suggested ways of installation
• d. minimum requirements and standards

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

• a. the mechanical code
• b. this code
• c. the Building Code
• d. either code

5. Plumbing systems, lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code shall be permitted to have their use, maintenance, or repair continued as long as the orginal design has no hazard to _____ created by such plumbing system.

• a. the owner
• b. a tenant
• c. the city
• d. life, health, or property

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

• a. plumber
• b. building department
• c. builder
• d. owner or owner’s agent

7. 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______________.

• a. city
• b. plumbing inspector
• c. owner or owner’s agent
• d. building department

8. 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___________________________.

• a. by using old rags
• b. with duct tape
• c. in an approved manner
• d. with plastic tape

11. Plumbing systems, which are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined by the building code, shall be in accordance with the requirements of________________ that are applicable to the new use or occupancy.

• a. the code in effect at time of construction
• b. this code
• c. the Building Code
• d. the plumbing inspector

10. Parts of the plumbing system of a building or part thereof that is moved from one foundation to another, or from one location to another, shall be in accordance with the provisions of _____ for new installations.

• a. the building code
• b. the code in effect when originally constructed
• c. this code
• d. any code