Plumbing 5th Importance

Question 1

An engineered vent system must be approved in accordance with Section 301.5 and designed by:

Answer 1

A registered design professional

The design and sizing of a vent system shall be permitted to be determined by accepted engineering practices. The system shall be designed by a registered design professional and approved in accordance with Section 301.5.
(2018 UPC - 301.5 Alternative Engineered Design.)

Question 2

The addition to, alteration, erection, installation, maintenance relocation, repair, replacement, or use of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction must comply with the provisions of the:

Answer 2

Uniform plumbing code

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

Question 3

A room equipped with a shower or bathtub is a___________.

Answer 3

Bathroom

A room equipped with a shower, bathtub, or combination bath/shower.

Question 4

Gasketing on gasketed doors or frames must be furnished according to the published listings of the:

Answer 4

Door, frame, or gasketing material manufacturer

Gasketing on gasketed doors or frames shall be furnished in accordance with the published listings of the door, frame, or gasketing material manufacturer.

Question 5

True or False: Alternate water source systems shall be designed in accordance with this chapter by a person registered or licensed to perform plumbing design work.

Answer 5

True

Alternate water source systems shall be designed in accordance with this chapter shall be designed by registered design professional or licensed person who demonstrates competency to design the alternate water source system as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Components, piping and fittings used in an alternate water source system shall be listed.

Question 6

The UPC is an ordinance providing__________
requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

Answer 6

Minimum

This code is an ordinance providing minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

Question 7

fron, steel, copper and copper alloy pipe must be standard-weight:

Answer 7

Ips

Iron, steel, copper, and copper alloy pipe shall be standard-weight iron pipe size (IPS) pipe.

Question 8

For the construction of drainage and plumbing systems, all devices, fixtures, or materials used or entering must:

Answer 8

Comply with approved applicable standards

Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be listed (third-party certified) by a listing agency (accredited conformity assessment body) as complying with the approved applicable recognized standards referenced in this code and shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, materials, fixtures, or devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing systems, or parts thereof shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval.

Question 9

All pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be
______________as required by applicable
referenced standards and a listing agency.

Answer 9

Indelibly marked

Each length of pipe and each pipe fitting, trap, fixture, material, and device used in a plumbing system shall have cast, stamped, or indelibly marked on it any markings required by the applicable referenced standards and listing agency, and the manufacturer’s mark or name, which shall readily identify the manufacturer to the end use of the product. Where required by the approved standard that applies, the product shall be marked with the weight and the quality of the product.
Materials and devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing and drainage systems, or parts thereof shall be marked and identified in a manner satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such markings shall be done by the manufacturer. Field markings shall not be acceptable.

Question 10

What is the first step in obtaining a plumbing permit?

Answer 10

Filing an application

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for that purpose.

Question 11

An applicant wishing to obtain a permit must file
______________on a form furnished by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for this purpose in writing.

Answer 11

An application

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for that purpose.

Question 12

Faucets and diverters shall be connected to the water distribution system so that hot water corresponds to the___________side of the fittings.

Answer 12

Left

Where two separate handles control the hot and cold water, the left-hand control of the faucet where facing the fixture fitting outlet shall control the hot water. Faucets and diverter shall be connected to the water distribution system so that hot water corresponds to the left side of the fittings. Single-handle mixing valves installed in showers and tub-shower combinations shall have the flow of hot water correspond to the markings on the fixture fitting.

Question 13

No dry or chemical closet (toilet) shall be installed in any building used for human habitation, unless first approved by the___________.

Answer 13

Health Officer

Fixed wooden, or tile wash trays or sinks for domestic use shall not be installed in a building designed or used for human habitation. No sheet metal-lined wooden bathtub shall be installed or reconnected. No dry or chemical closet (toilet) shall be installed in a building used for human habitation, unless first approved by the Health Officer.

Question 14

How do you know what the local BTU per cubic foot is, in any area?

Answer 14

Ask the gas supplier

Where the gas appliances to be installed have not been specified, Table 1208.4.1 shall be permitted to be used as a reference to estimate requirements of typical appliances. To obtain the cubic feet per hour (m3/h) of gas required, divide the input of the appliances by the average Btu (kW-h) heating value per cubic foot(m3) of the gas. The average Btu (kW-h) per cubic foot (m3) of the gas in the area of the installation shall be permitted to be obtained from the serving gas supplier.

Question 15

The submission of drawings, plans, specifications, and other such information prior to work regulated by this code commencing may be required by the:

Answer 15

Authority Having Jurisdiction

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the submission of plans, specifications, drawings, and such other information in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, prior to the commencement of, and at a time during the progress of, work regulated by this code. The issuance of a permit upon construction documents shall not prevent the Authority Having Jurisdiction from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said construction documents or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder where in violation of this code or of other pertinent ordinance or from revoking a certificate of approval where issued in error.

Question 16

If a clause, phrase, section, sentence, subsection or this code is held unconstitutional, what effect does this have on the code?

Answer 16

Does not affect other portions of the code

Where a section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is, for a reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.
The legislative body hereby declares that it would have passed this code, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases are declared unconstitutional.

Question 17

A gravity interceptor’s volume is determined by using:

Answer 17

Table 1014.3.6

The volume of the interceptor shall be determined by using Table
1014.3.6. Where drainage fixture units (DFUs) are not known, the interceptor shall be sized based on the maximum DFUs allowed for the pipe size connected to the inlet of the interceptor. Refer to Tabl 703.2, Drainage Piping, Horizontal.

Question 18

This code shall be enforced by the duly appointed:

Answer 18

Authority having jurisdiction

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code. For such purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code.

Question 19

Where leaders and storm drains are connected to a combined sewer, it must be:

Answer 19

Trapped

Leaders and storm drains, where connected to a combined sewer, shall be trapped. Floor and area drains connected to a storm drain shall be trapped. Exception: traps shall not be required where roof drains, rain leaders, and other inlets are at locations permitted under Section 906.0, Vent Termination.

Question 20

What is the minimum depth below finished grade for gray water supply piping, including drip feeders, before they are covered with mulch?

Answer 20

2 inch

Supply piping, including drip feeders, shall be not less than 2 inches(51 mm) below finished grade and covered with mulch or soil.

Question 21

If a rainwater sump serves a ‘public use’ occupancy building, it must have:

Answer 21

Dual pumps

Rainwater sumps serving “public use” occupancy buildings shall be provided with dual pumps arranged to function alternately in case of overload or mechanical failure. Pumps rated 600 V or less shall comply with UL 778 and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Question 22

If a rainwater catchment system is intended to supply uses like dishwashers, it must be:

Answer 22

Prohibited

The installation, construction, alteration, and repair of rainwater catchments systems intended to supply uses such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor drains and floor sinks, irrigation, industrial processes, water features, cooling tower makeup and other uses shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Question 23

True or False: A permit is required to install, remove, or replace any water heater.

Answer 23

True

It shall be unlawful for a person to install, remove, or replace or cause to be installed, removed, or replaced a water heater without first obtaining a permit from the Authority Having Jurisdiction to do SO.

Question 24

No vitrified clay pipe or fittings shall be used above ground or where pressurized by a pump or ejector. They shall be kept at least ___________ inches below ground.

Answer 24

12 inches

(3) No vitrified clay pipe or fittings shall be used aboveground or where pressurized by a pump or ejector. They shall be kept not less than 12 inches (305 mm) belowground.

Question 25

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to disconnect a plumbing system where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.

Answer 25

True

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure, or equipment regulated by this code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.

Question 26

A permit issued under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within_____________ days from
the date of such permit.

Answer 26

180 days

A permit issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void where the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or where the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at a time after the work has commenced for a period of 180 days.

Question 27

On buildings with basements, cellars, crawl spaces, or floors below grade, the perimeter must have:

Answer 27

Subsoil drains

Subsoil drains shall be provided around the perimeter of buildings having basements, cellars, crawl spaces, or floors below grade. Such subsoil drains shall be permitted to be positioned inside or outside of the footing, shall be of perforated or open-jointed approved drain tile or pipe, not less than 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter, and shall be laid in gravel, slag, crushed rock, approved 3/4 of an inch (19.1 mm) crushed, recycled glass aggregate, or other approved porous material with not less than 4 inches (102 mm) surrounding the pipe. Filter media shall be provided for exterior subsoil piping.

Question 28

Who must find the location of the point of delivery for fuel gas to be acceptable?

Answer 28

Serving gas supplier

The location of the point of delivery shall be acceptable to the serving gas supplier. [NFPA 54:5.2]
(NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code)

Question 29

The___________of penetrations that must be inspected is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Answer 29

Type, size, and quantity

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall determine the type, size, and quantity of penetrations to be inspected.

Question 30

All pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be_____________by a listing agency.

Answer 30

Listed

Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be listed (third-party certified) by a listing agency (accredited conformity assessment body) as complying with the approved applicable recognized standards referenced in this code and shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, materials, fixtures, or devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing systems, or parts thereof shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval.

Question 31

Penetrations must be protected by an approved penetration firestop system installed as tested to comply with ASTM E 119, ASTME 814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a min. positive pressure differential of___________an inch of water (0.002 kPa).

Answer 31

0.01

Penetrations shall be protected by an approved penetration firestop system installed as tested in accordance with AST E119, AST E814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a positive pressure differential of not less than 0.01 of an inch of water (0.002 kPa).