Plumbing

Question 1

The main water service should be plumb/level within _________ of an inch? And be ______________ inches AFF.

Answer 1

1. 1/4”
2. 24”

Question 2

The main water service should be ____________ inches away from the stem wall. And have the irrigation T installed ________ the shut-off valve.

Answer 2

1. 6” - 8”
2. Below

Question 3

Secondary hose bibs should be plumb/level, and be _______ inches AFF, and extend __________ inches past the stucco.

Answer 3

1. 24”
2. 3” - 4”

Question 4

Should any hose bib leak from any location?

Answer 4

No.

Question 5

Cleanout caps are to be ________ inches above grade measured from the _________ of the nut on the cap.

Answer 5

1. 3”
2. Top

Question 6

Cleanouts in the garage floor or concrete walks are trimmed with _______ ________?

Answer 6

Brass covers

Question 7

What’s the tolerance for plumb/level on the water heater?

Answer 7

No tolerance

Question 8

Where do you position the drain valve on the hot water heater?

Answer 8

Where it is easily accessible

Question 9

What is required at the hot water heater when the home has a deck mount tub?

Answer 9

A mixer valve

Question 10

Where should the warranty book for the hot water heater be located?

Answer 10

On the water heater or in the kitchen drawer

Question 11

All plumbing and gas lines at the hot water heater are to have an ___________ plate. And all plates are to __________.

Answer 11

1. Escutcheon
2. Match

Question 12

All water heater B-vent connections are to have _______ screws.

Answer 12

3

Question 13

The hot water heater B-vent should have a __________ __________ installed tight to the lid.

Answer 13

Storm collar

Question 14

The T and P drain line at the exterior of the home is to be plumb/level, and extend _________ inches past the stucco, with a _______ degree elbow.

Answer 14

1. 3”- 4”
2. 90˚

Question 15

Should any fixtures of any kind have any damage/defects?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

Should all fixtures be installed plumb/level/square?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Tub spouts/valve escutcheons are to be tight to the wall and _________ with clear _________.

Answer 17

1. Caulked
2. Silicone

Question 18

Toilets should never be less than ________ inches from a tub, cabinet or wall.

Answer 18

15”

Question 19

In openings less than 34”, the toilet can be no more than _______ inch off center.

Answer 19

1”

Question 20

In openings more than 34”, the toilet cannot be more than ________ inches off center.

Answer 20

1 1/2”

Question 21

Toilets are to be _________ inches away from the back wall to the toilet bolts.

Answer 21

12 1/2” - 13”

Question 22

Toilets are caulked to the tile with a matching color _______ _______.

Answer 22

Grout caulk

Question 23

The plumber is to ________ all self rimming sinks with a matching _________.

Answer 23

1. Caulk
2. Color

Question 24

Name the 4 important items the plumber is to leave in the kitchen drawer.

Answer 24

1. Aerator keys
2. Sink stoppers
3. Disposal key
4. Disposal warranty (Hot water heater warranty if not left on the unit)

Question 25

How are pedestal sinks secured?

Answer 25

Secured to the wall with screws, caulked to the wall, and caulked to the floor

Question 26

What 3 important things should we see at the washer box after plumb trim?

Answer 26

1. 1” gap between the brine line and the drain hole
2. Basket around the brine line
3. Plastic knock out removed from the drain lines

Question 27

The dishwasher drain should be _________ __________ to prevent debris from the disposal/drain from back-flowing into the dishwasher.

Answer 27

High looped

Question 28

At your QA7 inspection you should do what with the dishwasher?

Answer 28

Run it through a cycle and check for leaks.

Question 29

Escutcheon plates should be __________ to the wall and not come loose when tapped.

Answer 29

Tight

Question 30

How do you secure the washing machine pan to the floor?

Answer 30

Silicone caulking, no screws.

Question 31

What type of cleanout covers are required on the interior of the home?

Answer 31

Flat, no bell covers

Question 32

All gas appliances are to have what installed?

Answer 32

A flex line with a shut-off valve