Practice Test 2 Flashcards
Prepare for the IPC exam with practice tests and review questions. (120 cards)
What is the required pipe size for a vertical stack with the discharge from 5 branch intervals carrying 200 drainage fixture units?
8”
Calculate the measurement for a special case 90 degree offset using 45 degree elbows for M if the spread between pipes is 14”.
See Practice Problem Figure 8-7
10 5/8”
Fill in the blank:
In non bearing partition walls, a stud shall not be notched in excess of ______ percent of its depth.
40
What size of storm drain pipe should be installed for a vertical roof drain that has a gallon per minute flow of 450 gpm?
6”
What is the minimum slope for a horizontal pipe that is 8 inches in diameter?
1/16” per foot
Fill in the blank:
Every dry vent shall connect to a horizontal drain pipe ______ the center line.
above
Which of the following devices is NOT to be installed for high hazard backflow situations?
a. reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly
b. air gap
c. backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vents
d. hose connection vacuum breaker
c. backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vents
What is the grease retention capacity for an interceptor with a flow through rate of 20 gpm?
40 pounds
Convert:
37.4 gallons to cubic feet
5 cubic feet
What are the total drainage fixture units at point C?
Examine Figure 8-8
32 DFU
Fill in the blank:
Shut off valves for gas appliances located at a manifold shall be within ______ feet of the appliance served.
50
What is the required air pressure for an air test on drainage and vent pipe systems?
5 psi
What is not a listed color for CPVC glue?
purple
Fill in the blank:
When work is performed ______ feet above lower levels, fall protection is required.
6 feet
What is the minimum trap size for a drinking fountain?
1 1/4”
What is the pipe size given the following information:
Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
Natural Gas 2.0 psi
Pressure Drop 1.0 psi
Developed Length 150 feet
Cubic Feet Per Hour 2000
1 1/4”
What is the maximum travel distance to a drinking fountain in a typical public area, not including a covered mall?
500 feet
Which of the following devices is for use on backsiphonage situations only?
a. air gap
b. reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assembly
c. laboratory faucet backflow preventer
d. anti siphon-type fill valves for gravity water closet flush tanks
d. anti siphon-type fill valves for gravity water closet flush tanks
Find the grade of a pipe if the drop is 21” and the run is 84 feet.
1/4” per foot
The potable water supply shall be protected at the connection of a fire sprinkler system by
use of which device?
double check backflow prevention assembly
What is the minimum horizontal hanger spacing for 2” copper tubing?
10 feet
What is the required pipe size for a vertical stack with the discharge from three branch intervals carrying 600 drainage fixture units?
6”
Find the drop if the percentage grade is 2% and the run is 65 feet.
16 1/4”
What is the required pipe size for a horizontal branch drain carrying 140 drainage fixture units?
4”