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1.
Waste Stack Vent minimum 1-1/2" size required receiving the discharge _ DFUs at each of 3 branch intervals
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
The sign at non-potable water outlets shall have letters at least __________ inch high on a contrasting background.
a)
1"
b)
3/4"
c)
1/2"
d)
3/8"
3.
Substances that damage the sewer system are prevented from entering the drainage system by __________ .
a)
filters
b)
strainers
c)
traps or backwater valve
d)
interceptors or separators
4.
What is the minimum size for a stack vent serving a 21/2-inch waste stack?
a)
1-1/4 inches
b)
1-1/2 inches
c)
2 inches
d)
2-1/2 inches
5.
A shower liner must extend __________ inches above the threshold on all sides
a)
2
b)
3
c)
1.5
d)
2.5
6.
Freezeproof yard hydrants that drain the riser into the ground __________ .
a)
Are prohibited
b)
Are permitted when identified as non potable
c)
Are not considered to be stop and waste valves
d)
Require integral backflow prevention
7.
A solvent-cement joint between ABS and PVC plastic piping is __________.
a)
prohibited
b)
permitted in above ground locations only
c)
permitted with yellow primer complying with ASTM D3138
d)
permitted only where the building drain connects to the building sewer
8.
If approved, the travel distance to an employee toilet room may exceed 500 feet in a _.
a)
stadium
b)
covered mall
c)
warehouse
d)
factory
9.
The board cannot rule on an appeal based on __________.
a)
the provisions of the code do not fully apply
b)
a code requirement should be waived
c)
the rules have been incorrectly interpreted
d)
a better form of construction is proposed
10.
A private bathroom with a 1.6 gpf WC, LAV., shower, bidet and FD. has a total DFU value of __________.
a)
5
b)
7
c)
9
d)
10
11.
The walk-in food storage freezer's waste line shall __________.
a)
be trapped
b)
not be trapped
c)
be protected from freezing
d)
be directly connected to the drainage system
12.
Permits expire if work is not commenced within __________ days of issuance.
a)
30
b)
60
c)
120
d)
180
13.
Systems that dispense performance additives to grease interceptors are only permitted when they dispense __________.
a)
emulsifiers
b)
microbes
c)
chemicals
d)
enzymes
14.
Cleanout plugs for cast iron piping shall be _________.
a)
cast iron
b)
plastic
c)
copper alloy
d)
plastic or copper alloy
15.
What is required between a storm water conductor and a combined building sewer?
a)
vent
b)
trap
c)
strainer
d)
backwater valve
16.
A...valve is required on the water supply to a water heater.
a)
Globe
b)
shut off
c)
Full open
d)
Gate
17.
A pipe-bursting method for replacing an existing gravity building sewer limits the pipe size to _ inches in diameter.
a)
8
b)
6
c)
4
d)
3
18.
Discharging __________ to the bsmt. sump is prohibited.
a)
subsoil drainage
b)
drainage from soil pipes
c)
waste from laundry fixtures
d)
drainage above the gravity sewer
19.
The dishwashing machine's waste line is allowed to discharge through __________.
a)
an air gap or air break
b)
wye fitting on a sink tail piece
c)
a food waste disposer
d)
an air gap only
20.
"In a flood hazard area, the top of a potable water well casing must extend _ inches above the design flood elevation."
a)
6
b)
12
c)
18
d)
24
21.
The IPC regulates all of the following in the built environment, except __________.
a)
design
b)
maintenance
c)
use
d)
cost
22.
A water temperature limiting device shall be provided to limit the water supplied to a whirlpool bathtub.
a)
110°F
b)
115°F
c)
120°F
d)
125°F
23.
What is the minimum required capacity of a 2-inch sewage pump?
a)
15 gpm
b)
21 gpm
c)
30 gpm
d)
46 gpm
24.
Which of the following devices does not isolate a high-hazard cross-connection?
a)
spill resistant vacuum breaker assembly
b)
Double check backflow prevention assembly
c)
Hose connection vacuum breaker
d)
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly
25.
Materials not specifically covered by the code must have __________ to verify compliance.
a)
a referenced standard
b)
research reports
c)
testing and listing
d)
the manufacturer’s instructions
26.
The valve on the cold water supply to a water heater shall not __________.
a)
be a full-open type
b)
serve any other fixture
c)
be adjacent to the water heater
d)
be located more than 24 inches from the water heater
27.
The drainage load from a clinical sink with a 3-inch outlet is _
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
5
28.
Hub drains are permitted in the form of a hub or pipe extending at least _" above a water-impervious floor.
a)
4
b)
2
c)
3
d)
1
29.
The vertical distance from the outlet to the trap weir shall not exceed __________ inches
a)
18
b)
24
c)
30
d)
36
30.
The fixture drain of an automatic clothes washer shall connect to a minimum _-inch branch drain.
a)
1-1/2"
b)
2"
c)
2-1/2"
d)
3"
31.
Parallel water dist. has a 50ft supply branch from a manifold to a shower. The press. @ meter is 60 PSI. Size of line?
a)
1/4"
b)
3/8 inch
c)
1/2"
d)
5/8"
32.
A 4-inch horizontal PVC drainage pipe suspended from the ceiling needs ________ at a 90 degree turn.
a)
axial restraints
b)
sway bracing
c)
coupling restraints
d)
thrust blocks
33.
The prescribed portions of standards referenced in the IPC and listed in Chapter 15 are __________.
a)
requirements
b)
guidelines
c)
alternatives
d)
modifications
34.
The waste tube for a bathtub drain outlet shall be __________inches in diameter.
a)
1-1/4"
b)
1-1/2"
c)
2"
d)
2-1/2"
35.
Vertical distance of _ ft or more between the connections of horizontal branches to a drain stack is a branch interval.
a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
36.
Water purveyor can't provide the min. press at fixtures, all of the following would be a suitable resolution, except _.
a)
Oversizing the water distribution piping system
b)
A hydropneumatic pressure booster system
c)
a water pressure booster pump system
d)
An elevated supplemental water supply
37.
How many fixtures can a grease interceptor serve as a trap for, where the manufacturer's design permits?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
38.
A cleanout is required within __________ of the building drain junction.
a)
20 inches on the upstream side
b)
10 pipe diameters on the downstream side
c)
10 feet on the upstream side
d)
20 feet on the downstream side
39.
A hot water storage tank shall have an insulation value of __________ (h • ft2 • ºF)/Btu or more.
a)
R-7.5
b)
R-10.5
c)
R-12.5
d)
R-14.5
40.
The following are required for nonpotable water storage tanks, except __________.
a)
an overflow pipe
b)
a rated capacity label
c)
makeup water
d)
a vent
41.
The __________ shall be marked on domestic hot water storage tank heaters.
a)
pressure test agency
b)
maximum test pressure
c)
maximum working pressure
d)
maximum relief pressure
42.
A __________ is allowed to discharge through an air break into an indirect waste receptor.
a)
swimming pool deck drain
b)
food-preparation sink
c)
commercial dishwashing machine
d)
sterilizer
43.
A water closet cannot be closer than __________ inches to a lavatory, center to center.
a)
30
b)
15
c)
21
d)
28
44.
Water delivered from public hand-washing lavatories shall have a temperature range between __________.
a)
80°F and 105°F
b)
85°F and 110°F
c)
90°F and 115°F
d)
95°F and 120°F
45.
A passageway to a water heater in an attic shall have flooring at least __________ inches wide.
a)
22
b)
24
c)
30
d)
36
46.
The maximum allowable water pressure on the water distribution system is...
a)
25 PSI
b)
40PSI
c)
80 PSI
d)
100PSI
47.
What information is not required on a permit application?
a)
location
b)
type of construction
c)
the proposed occupancy
d)
description of the work
48.
Cleanouts shall be provided for all vent piping located below the flood level rim of the fixtures.
a)
air admittance valve
b)
island fixture vent
c)
circuit vent
d)
combination waste and vent
49.
An irrigation system w/ pump-assisted chemical hopper must be isolated from the potable water supply by a(n)... _.
a)
Barometric loop
b)
Atmospheric vacuum breaker
c)
Pressure vacuum breaker assembly
d)
Reduce pressure principle backflow prevention assembly
50.
The temperature and pressure relief valve drain shall not discharge to __________.
a)
a waste receptor
b)
the outdoors
c)
the water heater pan
d)
a point 8 inches above the floor
51.
Business occupancy building with 320 occupants is required to have a min. of _ lavatories in the women's restroom.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
52.
All of the following are minimum requirements of a water heater installation, except __________.
a)
a valve on the cold water supply to the water heater
b)
b. a drain valve at the bottom of each tank-type water heater
c)
a means to prevent siphoning of the tank in the event of a neg supply
d)
d. a means to provide continuous circ from the piping systems to WH
53.
Standpipes shall extend min. __________ inches above the trap weir.
a)
6
b)
12
c)
16
d)
18
54.
The required employee toilet room lavatory shall be __________ the required water closet.
a)
not more than 30 inches from
b)
separated by a partition from
c)
not less than 60 inches away from
d)
in the same room as
55.
When is it allowed to connect more than one building to the public sewer with a common building sewer?
a)
when the building tenants agree to the shared use of the sewer
b)
when the city sewer system does not extend to the property line
c)
when the common sewer is controlled by a property owners association
d)
when all buildings using the common sewer are located on the same property
56.
Branch(vent) : multiple island fixture vents shall be _" above the highest island fixture b4 connecting to outside vent.
a)
3
b)
4
c)
6
d)
12
57.
A 4-inch by 3-inch water closet flange is __________.
a)
not considered a reduction in size
b)
prohibited
c)
an offset fitting
d)
required
58.
The travel path to toilet facilities for an employee in a mall shall not exceed __________ feet.
a)
200
b)
250
c)
300
d)
500
59.
An automatic clothes washer requires a minimum __________ -inch drain.
a)
1-1/2"
b)
2"
c)
2-1/2"
d)
3"
60.
What is the minimum height for a vent terminating through the side wall of a building?
a)
2 feet
b)
7 feet
c)
8 feet
d)
10 feet
61.
A secondary roof drainage system is permitted to discharge __________.
a)
below ground into a subsoil drainage system
b)
above grade to the ground around the building
c)
into a building sump discharging to a combined sewer
d)
to vertical primary roof drain conductors
62.
The max. developed length between the trap weir and the vertical section for a 1-1/4" trap/fixture drain is _'.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
5
d)
6
63.
When a fixture is individually vented, the vent connects to __________.
a)
a drain receiving the discharge from more than one fixture drain
b)
the fixture branch receiving the discharge
c)
the fixture drain of the trapped fixture
d)
a minimum 1 1/2- inch drain
64.
A 3 drainage fixture unit discharge requires a minimum __________ -inch-diameter combination waste and vent pipe.
a)
1-1/2 "
b)
2"
c)
3"
d)
4"
65.
1/2" CPVC water pipe shall be supported at maximum intervals of __________ feet.
a)
6
b)
5
c)
4
d)
3
66.
When discharging to a combined sewer, floor drains in a __________ do not require traps.
a)
food preparation facility
b)
multilevel parking garage
c)
warehouse
d)
factory
67.
A vent for a drainage stack offset shall connect to the stack _ the offset.
a)
above
b)
not less than 12 inches above
c)
above or below
d)
above and below
68.
Shut off valves shall be located _ of a union for an appliance
a)
either upstream or downstream
b)
upstream
c)
downstream
69.
_ requirement shall apply,when different sections of the code make different requirements
a)
general
b)
most restrictive
c)
least restrictive
70.
_ are exempt from the provisions of the code provided there are no unsafe conditions
a)
Historic buildings
b)
Public buildings
c)
Police buildings
71.
Change of occupancy requires _ when the provisions of the IFGC are applicable
a)
inspection
b)
approval
c)
a certificate of occupancy
72.
_is applicable to fuel gas in townhouses not more than 3 stories tall w/ a separate means of egress.
a)
International Residential Code (IRC)
b)
International Building Code (IBC)
c)
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
73.
An Installation not required to be brought into compliance if it is _ at the time of adoption of the code.
a)
lawfully in existence
b)
labeled
c)
listed
74.
Alt. Mtrls or Methods are permitted that are not specifically prescribed by the code unless_
a)
listed
b)
approved
c)
tested
75.
Appliances shall be _, unless otherwise approved
a)
listed
b)
tested
c)
inspected
76.
International Fuel Gas Code does not apply to _
a)
LP-gas piping systems
b)
gaseous hydrogen systems
c)
oxygen-fuel gas cutting systems
77.
According to OSHA, compressed gas cylinders can be moved by __________________________.
a)
hoisting them with magnets
b)
tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges
c)
hoisting then with choker slings
d)
tipping them onto their sides and rolling them
78.
When opening a cylinder valve using a non-standard wrench, it is recommended by OSHA 1926 that the wrench is left on the valve while it is open. What is the safety reasoning for this action?
a)
So that the surface of the valve is kept clean.
b)
To turn off the fuel gas flow immediately in an emergency.
c)
To help the person who opened the valve remember where the wrench is.
d)
To open the valve more.
79.
Fuel-burning appliances are installed in a room with a volume of less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/h of input. Which term "best fits this room"?
a)
confined space boiler room furnace room mechanical room
b)
boiler room
c)
furnace room
d)
mechanical room
80.
An extension ladder is leaning against the top of a wall. The approximate length of the ladder from the floor of the ladder to the point touching the top of the wall is 28 feet. What should be the distance between the base of the wall and the bottom of the ladder?
a)
9'
b)
8'
c)
6'
d)
7'
81.
Before a regulator to a cylinder valve is connected, the valve shall be _____. This action is generally termed "cracking" and is intended to clear the valve of dust or dirt that might otherwise enter the regulator. The person cracking the valve shall stand to one side of the outlet, not in front of it. The valve of a fuel gas cylinder shall not be cracked where the gas would reach welding work, sparks, flame, or other possible sources of ignition.
a)
open slightly and close immedediately
b)
smoothly and slowly opened until a cracking sound is heard
c)
quickly opened fully and closed very slowly
d)
tapped gently with a tool to clear any dust or dirt
82.
An inspection of excavations shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins or safety hazard. This would include (but is not limited to) which one of the following conditions?
a)
after a heavy rainstorm
b)
on a bi-weekly schedule
c)
before a major project is undergone
d)
on a once-a-week schedule
83.
An extension ladder is leaning against the top of a wall. The approximate length of the ladder from the foot of the ladder to the point touching the top of the wall is 28 feet. What should be the distance between the base of the wall and the bottom of the ladder?
a)
9'
b)
6'
c)
7'
d)
8'
84.
What personal protective equipment is required when cranes are moving pieces of pipe overhead?
a)
hat hard
b)
respirator
c)
harness
d)
goggles
85.
Test duration with a volume of 1500 cubic ft must be not less than _ minutes.
a)
30
b)
60
c)
90
86.
According to the International Plumbing Code and Figure 7, what is the required minimum size for vent 1?
a)
1.25"
b)
2"
c)
1"
d)
1.5"
87.
What is the center to center measurement for A in Figure 8?
a)
17-1/8"
b)
16-15/16"
c)
15-15/16"
d)
16-3/4"
88.
Reviewing figure 11, What is the minimum size for F in accordance with the IPC Code ?
a)
4"
b)
6"
c)
2.5"
d)
3"
89.
Reviewing figure 11, what is B referred has?
a)
Flanged outlet
b)
Solder Joint
c)
Floor Drain
d)
Clean Out
90.
What is the minimum size that D can be in (the figure above or figure 9 in the print out) in accordance with the International Plumbing Code?
a)
1"
b)
1.25"
c)
1.5"
d)
2"
91.
Last page of handout: Figure 12, what is the minimum size that LETTER G can be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code?
a)
2.5"
b)
3"
c)
4"
d)
5"
92.
In the Piping Drawing Handout: in Figure 3, According to Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, what is the calculated True Offset for C?
a)
2"
b)
2.5"
c)
1.5"
d)
3"
93.
In the Piping Drawing Handout: Figure 2, According to the International Fuel Gas Code, what is the minimum diameter of iron pipe that can be used from point F to point G of the natural gas system with the given value's, gas pressure is 0.5 psi, pressure drop of 1/2-inch water column, specific gravity is 0.6 and heating value is 1,000 Btu/h per cubic foot.
a)
1"
b)
1-1/4"
c)
3/4"
d)
1/2"
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