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Plumbing Code Basics

Subjects : industries, plumbing
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Torque wrenches are set to release at ____ lbs.






2. Water piping for the distribution of hot or cold water within buildings shall be of materials rated for not less than_____ psig.






3. How many gallons of water would be in a pipe 3 inch diameter pipe 314 feet long?






4. Testing the plumbing system is basic principle # ____.






5. Gas piping shall be sloped not less than 1/4 inch in ____ feet






6. Can be used for appliances with draft hoods.


7. When impractical to pipe the water from a foundation drain to a storm drain - it may discharge to an open area ____' away from property line.


8. Clean-outs in horizontal drainage lines 4' or less shall be spaced at intervals not exceeding ____ feet.


9. Mechanically formed tee fittings shall have depth stops provided ____ above the dimple that acts as a depth stop.


10. Pressure tanks & vessels shall be durable material & constructed to withstand ____ psig.






11. The threaded portion of 1' gas pipe is ____ inches?


12. Pressure type vacuum breakers shall be installed with the critical level at a height of at least ____ ' above the flood level rim for ASSE 1056 devices.


13. Underground gas piping not in conduit shall have a minimum cover of ____ inches.


14. Water distribution piping shall be pressure rated for not less than ____ psig.






15. What is the maximum relief valve setting for CPVC (ASTM F441) hot water distribution?






16. A sewage ejector or sewage pump receiving discharge of water closets or urinals shall have a minimum discharge of ____ gallons per minute.






17. If supply line of tank is 450 GPM then the I.D. of pipe must be at least ____ inches.


18. What's the maximum dfu's permitted on a 6' sewer at 1/4' per foot?






19. What is the maximum length you can run a 1 1/2 inch vent off a 75 gallon per minute sump pump?


20. Cleanouts shall be installed at each change of direction - except not more than one shall be required in every ____ feet of run.






21. Sterilzer in hospital surgical room has water waste connection must be disposed through an indirect connection to the drainage system by means of an ____.






22. The distance between manholes shall not exceed ___ feet.


23. If gas equipment is not provided with a _____________ - the device must be attached to the equipments' flue collar or as near to the equipment as practical.






24. What is the minimum vent size on a sump serving a macerating toilet system?


25. In a night club which holds 150 people - how many lavatories are needed in the woman's restroom?






26. No ____ or ____ pumps shall be installed on any potable water supply.






27. ABS plastic pipes - schedule 40 or 80 May be used in which potable water installation?






28. Vitrified clay pipe installed underground within buildings shall have ____' minimum earth cover.


29. Water closet bowls intended for children's use ages 5 and younger shall be approximately ____ high.











































































































































































































































































































































































30. Appliances shall not be installed on ____ unless the appliances are list for such installation.






31. ABS plastic pipes - schedule 40 or 80 May be used in which potable water installation?






32. What size gas pipe is required for a 0.5 psi. gas pressure and a pressure drop of 0.5 inch water column 50 feet in length - serving 150 - 000 btu's?






33. Rectangular shower compartments may have a rough-in dimension width of what?






34. In a confined space - the upper opening supplying the combustion air to fuel burning appliance must be a maximum of ____ inches from ceiling.


35. In food handling establishments - all openings through floors shall be sleeved and projecting not less than ___ above the top of finished floor.






36. Pressure type vacuum breakers shall be installed with the critical level at a height of at least ____ ' above the flood level rim for ASSE 1056 devices.


37. In a hospital the minimum diameter for recess room floor drain waste trap is ____'


38. Vitrified clay pipe installed underground within buildings shall have____ ' minimum earth cover.


39. Making capillary joints by soldering of copper and copper alloy tube and fittings shall comply with A). ASTM B828-92 B). NFPA 99C C). ANSI 1018 or D).ASSE 5010?






40. What is the max dfu's permitted to be discharged into a 4' soil stack on a 3 story building?






41. The bottom of the inlet section for a sand interceptor shall be rated for flow rates up to ____ gpm.






42. A water supply tank with a water supply line of 75gpm shall have an overflow pipe ____' in diameter.


43. Sump pits shall be a minimum of ____ inches in diameter and ____ inches in depth.






44. What is the approximate length of threaded portion and approximate number of threads to be cut for a 3' pipe?






45. Where does the building drain end and the building sewer begin?






46. Gas input ratings of appliances shall be used for elevations up to ____'.






47. Potable water supply systems using wells - shall have well casing - curbs and pitless adapters terminating not less than ___ inches above the finished ground surface.






48. What size storm sewer is needed for a building with a roof 45 feet wide and 85 feet long at 1/8 inch slope - located in boise - Idaho?


49. How many gallons of water would be in a tank which was 5' in diameter - 16' tall - and 3/4 full?






50. Corrosive chemicals that are discharged into the plumbing system must pass through a ____.