Test 5 Flashcards by Cameron Myers

Macerating toilet system is a system comprised of a sump with macerating pump connection for a water closet and other plumbing fixture in single bathrooms, true or false.

True
710.13 page 72
219 page 15

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True or false. No plumbing sewer system shall be located in a lot other than the lot owned by the building or premises.

True

307.1 page 23

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A rainwater catchment system collects and stores water from___collection surfaces
A. Parking lots.
B. Grassy berms.
C. Percolation pits.
D. Above ground.

Above ground

Pg 109

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The minimum slip joint access panel shall be___inches, and so arranged without obstructions as to make ready for inspections and repair.
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12

D. 12 inches
402.2.10

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

B. 6 ft
Table
1002.2 pg 85

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Townhouse utilities may be combined inside the building and distributed to each unit

true or false

False

606.3 pg 55

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Plumbing systems in a moved structure___be completely tested as new work.
A.must
B. Shall
C. Will

Shall

(Stupid question). It should be a true false and the answer is true.

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An additional relief vent is required in combination, waste and vent systems when the piping exceeds___feet in length.
A. 25.
B. 50.
C. 100.
D. Not required.

C. 100 feet.
907.1 page 82

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Unapproved pressure reducing valve shall be installed in the water service pipe near the building if the street main pressure exceeds___PSI.
A. 60.
B. 75.
C. 70.
D. 80.

D. 80.
608.2 page 55

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Minimum pipe size for a symphonic roof drain is under___inches.
A. 1 1/2
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

A. 1 1/2 inch

1106.2.5 page 94

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Plumbing___be installed with due regard to preservation of the strength of structural members.
A. Shall
B. Doesn’t need to
C. Should
D. All of the above

Shall

4714.1. 3

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A rain leader serving a roof area of 2210 would require a vertical pipe___inches in size.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

B. 4

1103.1 pg 96

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Building storm sewer shall be tested in accordance with section 712 or the hydrostatic test method. True or false.

True

1107.2.3 page 95

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True or false. Copper shoulder joints do not require the steps of cleaning if you use self cleaning flux.

False
605.1.4 page 51

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True or false. The provisions of the code shall be deemed to require a change in a portion of the plumbing drainage system or other regulated by the code in or on an existing building.

True
4714.0100 sub 6, page 5?

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Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food by backflow of___.
A. air
B. Sterile goods
C. Sewage
D. Gas

C. Sewage

4714.00100 (B) pg 3

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Sizing siphonic roof drains shall be based on a minimum rainfall rate of___inches per hour.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

C. 4 inches of rain per hr

1106.2.1

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If the authority having jurisdiction finds the full performance of bringing the existing work to compliance with the requirements of the code would result in exception or undue hardship, a___may be granted.

A. Deviation.
B. Alteration.
C. Exception.
D. All of the above.

Deviation 4714.0101 sub 3 page 5

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No water closet or similar fixture shall be located in a room that is not___
A. Full sized
B. Properly shaped
C. Lighted and ventilated.

Lighted and ventilated
4714.01 table page 3

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Anytime an individual drain exceeds___feet in length on a combination waste and vent system it shall be vented.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 50

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A.15

Any drain exceeding 15 feet in length on a combination waste-vent system shall be vented

910.3 page 83

The minimum height of a sewer below grade is ____ft.

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1 foot is the minimum height of a sewer low-grade

312.3 page 24

True or false. Battery vented toilets may continue to remain in service as long as no alteration is made to the plumbing system under the provisions of the Minnesota UPC.

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True
911.1 page 83

The building sewer in every building with installed plumbing fixtures shall be connected to the public sewer if available.

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True,
4714.0101 sub 6 pg 5

No permit is required for the clearing of stoppage, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets. True or false.

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True no permit is required for the clearing of stoppage or removal of water closets, or reinstallation of water closets

A person, firm, or corporation violating a provision of the code shall be deemed guilty of a___and upon conviction thereof, maybe punished by fine or imprisonment.

Misdemeanor 1300.0150 page 188

True or false. A permit shall be required for the replacement of fixtures, faucets, or the rearrangement of valve pipes, and fittings during the clearing of stoppages.

True. Permit is required for replacing fixtures, faucets, or rearranging valve pipes and fittings during clearage of stoppages …however, **no** permit is required just for clearing stoppage and reinstalling water closets

True or false. **Accessible** shall mean in having access thereto, but does not require the removal of an access panel, door, or similar construction.

False 203 page 9

True or false. Plumbing systems, which are part of a building or structure undergoing a change in occupancy, may remain as is, because they are considered grandfathers in the code.

False 4714.0101.4 page 5

True or false. A permit shall be required for the stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe.

False 1300.0215 page 190 D

The side inlet tee is prohibited in drainage systems from horizontal to vertical drainage true or false

True 706.2 page 69

When an existing system installed under the provisions of a previously adopted code is to be altered, renovated, or repaired; A. It may be done so under the previous code B. It must meet the provisions of the current code. C. Does not need to be updated. D. None of the above.

B. It must meet the provisions of the current code. 4714.0101 sub three page 5

A backflow prevention tester is an individual___to engage in the testing of backflow prevention assemblies as regulated by code. A. A journeyworker plumber. B. Qualified by training C. an apprentice plumber under a master plumber license. D. any individual who attends classes

B. Qualified by training. 3268.42 page 193

Alternate water source is a non-portable source of water that may include, but it’s not limited to: A. Gray water. B. Reclaimed water. C. Rainwater. D. All of the above.

D. of the above 203 page 9

Building drain is part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil and waste inside the building, and conveys it to the building sewer, beginning___ft _____ the building. A. 1 ft outside B. 1 ft inside C. 2 ft inside D. 2 ft outside

D. 2 feet outside. 203 page 10

A backflow prevention rebuilder is an individual who is qualified by training prescribed by the plumbing board and possesses a___to engage in the testing, maintenance and rebuilding on backflow prevention assemblies. A. A journey worker plumber’s license. B. Qualified by training. C. an apprentice plumber under a master plumber‘s license. D. An individual who attends classes.

A. A journey worker plumber’s license. 3268.42 pg 193 A backflow prevention **tester** requires qualified training, whereas a backflow prevention **rebuilder** requires a journey worker plumber license .

An aspirator is a fitting or device supplied with water or other fluid under positive pressure that passes through an integral orifice or constriction causing a___. A. positive pressure. B. Negative pressure C. Vacuum. D. Both A and B are correct

C. Vacuum. To aspirate means to reverse fluid into a container, such as drawing blood with a syringe —vacuum pressure

True or false. Siphon roof drainage systems are sized and designed by master plumbers.

False 1106.2 page 94

Grey water includes waste from___. A. Kitchen sinks B. Urinals C. Clothes washers D. Floor drains

C. Floor drains 209.0 page 13

Clinic sinks are designed primarily to A. wash the hands of surgeons B. wash equipment in a laboratory C. Wash feet/legs in hospitals D. Receive waste from bed pans

D. Waste from bedpans In other words, clinic sinks receive waste, such as toilet waste, pee, poop (what color water —black?) This is ridiculous. Nobody puts poop and pee in a sink. Everybody puts it in the toilet.

A drainage stack___stories above a building drain shall be served by a parallel vent stack. A. 5 B. 10+ C, 15 D. 20

10+ stories 907.1 page 82

Confined space is a room or space having a volume less than _____cubic feet per 1000 BTUH of the aggregate input rating of all fuel burning appliances in that space. A. 100 B. 10 C. 150 D. 50

D. 50 cubic ft If you think about it, logically a 10 ft.² space would be too small to ventilate a place with a stove — it would be like a dollhouse….so you can imagine a 10 x 10 x 10 room could have a sink and a stove and a ventilation such as a tiny kitchen at our old apartment. Another trick to remember 50 ft.² or less being a confined space is that our apartment was as big as a 50 Cent piece

A single 1 1/2 inch trap may serve ____ lavatories. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. Both B and C are correct

Both B and C are correct

Debris excluder is a device used on what kind of water catchment systems? A. Grey water. B. Rainwater. C. Roof drain D. Clear water .

Rainwater 206 page 12

A___is a plumbing fixture or device of such material, shape, and capacity, to adequately receive the discharge from indirect waste pipe. A. Floor drain B. Kitchen sink. C. Overflow. D. Receptor.

Receptor 220 page 17

If work regulated by this code is dangerous to human life, or is detrimental to health and property, it is called___. A. Nuisance. B. Low hazard. C. Unpotable D. Pollution

Nuisance Option C is not a word and low hazard is wrong because this situation would be a high hazard and pollution. Seems like the right answer, but is there to confuse you?

Pollution is an impairment of the quality of the portable water to a degree: A. That renders the water undrinkable. B. Defined as low hazard. C. Defined as high hazard. D. Is a hazard to the public health.

B. Defined as a low hazard. 218 page 17 ****check into the definitions of pollution and portability and hazards types

A___is a plumbing appliance that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to intercept fats, oils, and grease from a waste discharge. A. Flammable waste trap B. Hydro mechanical grease interceptor. C. Entertainment separator. D. None of the above.

B. Hydro-mechanical grease interceptor 210 page 14

In nurseries, schools, and other similar places where plumbing fixtures are provided for use by children less than___years of age, water closets shall be sized and height, appropriate for their use. A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

6 years old Itty-bitty toilet for itty, bitty people, kindergarten and under short squatters

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