KY Law Plumbing Quiz

What does 'journeyman plumber' mean?

• A person who assumes responsible charge, supervision, or direction of journeyman plumbers, plumbers' apprentices, and other persons in the construction of plumbing

• A person who engages in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, remodeling, or removal of plumbing under the supervision of a master plumber

• A person employed to maintain and keep plumbing in good repair

• A person in the process of learning the plumbing trade who assists and is under the personal supervision of a licensed master or licensed journeyman plumber

What is the definition of 'plumbing' as per the chapter?

• The installation of on-site sewage disposal systems, except for the piping, fixtures, or other appurtenances needed within the building

• The art of installing pipes for distributing the water supply, the fixtures for using water, and drainage pipes for removing waste water and sewage

• The installation of private water supply systems and storm sewers

• The installation of medical gas piping and house sewers

Who is exempt from the application of this chapter?

• Apprentices, maintenance men, and persons employed by water companies or districts

• Licensed master plumbers and licensed journeyman plumbers

• Persons engaged in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, remodeling, or removal of plumbing

• Persons engaged in the design, planning, superintending, contracting for, or responsible charge of plumbing

What is the expiration date for the initial license for a master or journeyman plumber?

• Last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year

• Last day of the licensee's birth month of the year following the date of issuance of the renewed license

• Last day of the licensee's birth month of each year after the date of issuance of the renewed license

• Last day of the licensee's birth month in the same year

What is the revival fee for a journeyman plumber who fails to renew the license within one hundred eighty (180) days after the license expires?

• $6

• $10

• $8

• $5

Who may utilize the master plumber's license of a recently deceased owner or deceased employee for an interim period?

• Any company without any conditions

• A company that ensures the bonding and insurance policies remain in effect for the entirety of the interim time period

• A company that has a current and valid Kentucky master plumber's license

• A company that effectuates and documents all necessary bonding and insurance policies required in this chapter

Who shall be appointed as plumbing inspectors to each county subject to the provisions of this chapter?

• Persons with at least twelve (12) years experience as a journeyman or master plumber

• Persons with at least five (5) years experience as a journeyman or master plumber

• Persons with at least eight (8) years experience as a journeyman or master plumber

• Persons with at least ten (10) years experience as a journeyman or master plumber

What is the purpose of the Kentucky State Plumbing Code?

• To administer the continuing education requirements for licensed master and journeyman plumbers

• To fix a reasonable schedule of fees and charges for plumbing installation permits and inspections

• To designate the number of plumbing fixtures for public buildings

• To regulate the construction, installation, and alteration of plumbing and plumbing fixtures and appliances

What is required to be submitted along with the application for plumbing installation permits?

• Riser Diagram

  Building Floor Plan

  & Site Utility Plan

• Proof of completion of a journeyman plumber's license examination

• Proof of completion of continuing education requirements

• Site Utility Plan

  Approved Stamped Drawings

  Iso of at least two bathrooms

Who is responsible for promulgating the Kentucky State Plumbing Code and any other reasonable administrative regulations to administer this chapter?

• The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

• The Commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction

• The Housing, Buildings and Construction Advisory Committee

• The State Plumbers Examining Committee