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  1. If a building is condemned by the administrative authority due to unsanitary conditions of plumbing system, any alterations will not be considered repairs, but new plumbing.
    A. True
    B. False
A

A. True
1300.01.8 pg 189

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  1. The expiration date of Journeyman and Master licenses is _____ (month/day) each year.
A

Decmeber 31st

CS pg 174

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  1. A backflow preventer must not be installed in a pit
    A. True
    B. False
A

A. True
603.4.9 pg 45

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  1. A single trap may serve two or three compartment sinks or laundry trays. The trap shall be located no more than ____ inches from each compartment outlet.
    A. 24 inches
    B. 36 inches
    C. 30 inches
    D. 32 inches
A

C. 30 inches

1011.2 pg 85

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  1. The rough plumbing of a building may be closed in after it has been:
    A. Inspected and approved
    B. Permits have been taken out
    C. Plans were submitted
    D. Inspected, tested and approved
A

D. Inspected, tested and approved

1300.02
Sub 3
Pg 191

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  1. No water closet or similar fixture shall be in a room without adequate lighting and ventilation.
    A.true
    B. False
A

A. True
1002.4 pg 85

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  1. Except for water closets and similar fixtures, the trap arm connection cannot be made with a fitting that will make the connection to the vent lower than the trap weir.
    A. True
    B. False
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A. True
4714.01 table
Pg 3

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  1. When plastic pipe is used for underground waste, you must …
    A. Limit the run to 35 feet
    B. Pressure test it to a minimum of 10 psi for 5 minutes
    C. Lay it in a continuous granular bed
    D. All of the above are correct
A

C. Lay it in a continuous granular bed

313.5 pg 24

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  1. What is the maximum trap arm length permitted for a 3 inch trap?
    A. 5 feet
    B. 6 feet
    C. 4 inches
    D. 3 feet, 6 inches
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B. 6 feet

1002.2 pg 85

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  1. What is the minimum slope of a 3 inch pipe?
    A. 1/4 inch
    B. 1/16 inch
    C. 1/8 inch
    D. Depends on the depth of sewer
A

A. 1/4 inch slope

708.1 70. (73)

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  1. How frequently must an RPZ be inspected?
    A. 5 years
    B. Depends on the size of the RPZ
    C. 6 months
    D. 1 year
A

D. 1 year

703.5.23.2. Pg 48

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  1. How many 90 degree elbows may be used to change the direction of a trap arm without using a c/o?
    A. 1
    B. 2
    C. 3
    D. As many as needed
A

A. 1

1002.3 pg 85

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A four by three water closet connection will not count as a reduction in pipe size.
True or false

A

True

310.5 pg 23

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Vertical piping of plastic pipe, 2” and over, shall be supported every _____ intervals.
A. 5 foot intervals
B. 8 foot intervals
C. 4 foot intervals
D. At each story

A

D. At each story

313.3 pg 27

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A new shower or shower/bath combination must be installed with an anti scald type control valve. True or false

A

True

408.3 pg 31

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One drainage fixture unit is equal to _____ gallons per minute of discharge.
A. 7 1/2
B. 6
C. 8 1/2
D. 7

A

A. 7 1/2

702.2 pg 65-66

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How far away must a vent be located horizontally from a window?
A. 5 ft
B. 10 ft
C. 12 ft

A

B. 10 ft

906.2 pg 82

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Sinks, or other fixtures served by grease interceptors shall be individually trapped. True or false.

A

A. True

1014.1.1 pg 87

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If commercial building discharges sewage with a pump duplicate pumping equipment is required. True or false

A

True

710.9. Pg 71

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Hot water supply systems in ____ story buildings or where the developed length is more than ____ feet, require a hot water circulating pump.
A. 4 stories/100 feet
B. 3 stories/150 feet
C. No requirement

A

A. 4 stories, 100 feet
601.2.2 pg 41

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An approved pressure reducing valve shall be installed in the water service pipe near the building if the street main exceeds ____psi.
A. 60 psi
B. 75 psi
C. 70 psi
D. 80 psi

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A

D. 80 psi

608.2
Pg 55

22
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Is it permissible to waste 4 water closets in a horizontal branch,
Yes or no

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A

Yes
703.2, footnote 4, pg 60

23
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The minimum size branch to a hose Bibb or sill cock shall be______inch(es).
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 3/4 inch
D. Depends on size of valve

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A

A. 1/2 inch

Chart 610.3
Pg 60

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Who is responsible for furnishing the equipment, materials, power and labor necessary for the plumbing tear and inspection?
A. Homeowner
B. General contractor
C. Plumbing contractor
D. Wholesale house

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A

C. Plumbing contractor

1300.021 sub 4
Pg 190

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A 7’x8’ treatment sink, having a 2 inch drain is located in the center of a large room where structural conditions preclude the use of conventional venting. What type of vent system would you use, or move the sink? A. A wet vent B. Island fixture C. Loop bent D. Move the sink
B. Island fixture 909.1 pg 83
26
Clean outs for a 3” pipe or smaller shall be located ____ feet apart. A. 50 ft B. 100 ft C. 150 ft D. 75 ft
B. 100 ft 710.5 pg 71
27
Building drains or sewers receiving discharge from a pump or ejector shall be adequately sized to prevent overloading. How many fixture units are required for each gpm of flow? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3. D.4
B. 2 710.5 pg 71
28
Water lifts, expansion tanks, cooling jackets, drip and overflow pans that discharge clear waste water to a building drainage system will discharge through a ___. A. Direct waste connection B. Backwater fitting C. Air gap fitting D. Indirect waste
D. Indirect waste 812.1 pg 79
29
Does a floor drain being used as a shower drain in a basement require a vent? Yes or no
Yes 418.2 Pg 35
30
The underground water service pipe and building drain or sewer shall not be less than _____ ft apart vertically and br separated by undisturbed earth. A. 1 ft B. 2 ft C. 3 ft D. Determined by administrative authority
A. 1 foot 720.1(1). Pg 74
31
The discharge pipe from a grinder pump ejector shall not be sized less than ____ inch(es). A. 3/4” B. 1 1/4” C. 11/2” D. 2”
B. 11/4” 710.12.1. Pg 72
32
Indirect waste connections shall be provided for the drains, overflows, and relief vents from the water distribution system by means of _____. A. An indirect waste B. An air break C. An air gap D. A backflow preventer
C. An air gap 801.2. Pg 77
33
In single dwelling units, the ejector or pump shall be capable of passing a _____ inch ball. A. 1 inch B. 11/4 inch C. 1 1/2 inch D. 2 inch
C. 1 1/2 inch 710.3 pg 71
34
No direct water discharging under pressure into a plumbing system can be over ____ degrees. A. 120 B. 130 C. 140 D. 160
C. 140 degrees 810.1 pg 78
35
Drainage connections shall not be made in a drainage piping system within ____ feet of a vertical to horizontal directional change in a stack containing suds-producing fixtures. A. 2 ft B. 10 ft C. 6 ft D. 8 ft
D. 8 ft 711.1 pg 55
36
An approved pressure reducing valve shall be installed in the water service pipe near the building if the street main pressure exceeds ___psi. A. 60 psi B. 75 psi C. 70 psi D. 80 psi
D. 80 psi 608.2 pg 55
37
A chemical waste vent system shall not tie into a vent for other dwv systems. True or false.
True 811.6 pg 79
38
You may use ______ to change the direction of a 3” trap arm without the use of a clean out. A. One 90° or two 45° B. Three 45° fittings C. Two 45° or one long turn 90° D. All of the above
D. All of the above are correct 1002.3 exp Pg 85
39
A vent is not required if the floor drain from the shower is within 25 ft of a vented main branch. True or false.
False 910.3 pg 81
40
Sump and recurving tanks for public use shall be provided with: A. Dual pumps when there are 3 or more stools B. Dual pumps when there are 2 or more stools C. Duel pumps D. Single pumps duty one stool
C. Duel pumps 710.9 pg 71
41
A four by three water closet connection shall not count as a reduction in pipe size. True or false.
True 310.5 Pg 23
42
Is it permissible to waste 4 water closets in a 3 inch horizontal branch? Yes or no
No Table 703.2 (4) pg 67
43
Air conditioning condensate waste pipes shall not connect indirectly to the dwv system through: A. A properly trapped and vented receptor B. The tailpiece of an approved plumbing fixture C. An approved exterior place of disposal D. All the above are correct
D. All are correct 814.5 pg 80
44
A single trap may serve two or three compartment sinks or laundry trays. The trap shall be located no more then ___inches from each compartment outlet. A. 24 inches B. 36 inches C. 30 inches D. 32 inches
C. 32 inches 1001.2 pg 85
45
A backflow preventer must be installed in a pit. True or false
False 603.4.9 pg 45
46
Except as provided elsewhere in the code, each vent shall rise vertically to a point not less than ____inches above the floor level rim of the fixture bring served before offsetting horizontally. A. 2” B. 4” C. 6” D.8”
C. 6 inches 905.3 pg 81
47
What is the minimum depth of a trap seal? A. 2” B.6” C. 4” D. A and C
A. 2” 1005.-, pg 86
48
What is the maximum trap arm length permitted for a 3” trap? A. 5’ B. 6’ C.3’ 6” D. 4”
B. 6’ 1002.2 pg 85
49
Concrete manholes and sewer lines shall be tested by _____ pressure with the hydrostatic test method. A. Negative B. Positive C. Static D. Dynamic
A. Negative 712.4 pg 72
50
When a storm sewer drain ties into another storm sewer that carries storm water exclusively, what size trap should be used? A. 4” B. 8” C. No trap is required D. 6”
C. No trap is required 1101.15.1 Pg 92

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