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2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Study Guide > Chapter 3: General Regulations > Flashcards

Chapter 3: General Regulations Flashcards

1
Q

Disposal of sewage, or other liquid wastes, shall be by means of __________

A

The drainage system of the building or premises

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2
Q

True or false: It shall be unlawful for a person to permit the disposal of sewage or other liquid wastes not properly connected to a drainage system

A

True

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3
Q

Burred ends of pipe and tubing shall be __________ to the full bore of the pipe or tube

A

Reamed

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4
Q

Except as otherwise provided in this code, no plumbing system, drainage system, building sewer, private sewage disposal system, or parts thereof, shall be located in __________

A

Any lot other than the lot that is the site of the building served by such facilities

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5
Q

Piping, fixtures, or equipment that are installed so that they interfere with normal operation and use of windows or doors shall be __________ to avoid interference.

A

Relocated

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6
Q

All design, construction, and workmanship shall be in accordance with __________

A

Accepted engineering practices

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7
Q

When supporting horizontal piping 5-inches in diameter with hangers, a __________ inch diameter rod shall be used

A

1/2”

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8
Q

The building drain from the front building may be extended to the rear building when both buildings are located __________ and no private sewer is available or can be constructed.

A

On an interior lot

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9
Q

All trenches deeper than the footing of a building or structure, and paralleling the same shall be located not less than __________ from the bottom exterior edge of the footing or as approved

A

45 degrees

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10
Q

Cast-iron soil pipe, installed vertically, shall be supported at its base and __________ not to exceed __________

A

Each floor, 15 feet

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11
Q

Threaded or welded 3/4 inch steel pipe supplying water installed horizontally shall be supported at intervals not exceeding __________

A

10 feet

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12
Q

Piping in the ground shall be laid on

A

A firm bed

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13
Q

True or false: PEX piping may be coupled together with shielded couplings

A

False.
(Only cast-iron hubless pipe is coupled with shielded couplings)

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14
Q

The type of acceptable joints for PEX-AL-PEX shall be __________ or __________.

A

metal insert or metal compression

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15
Q

Copper tubing installed vertically shall be supported at each floor or at intervals not to exceed __________

A

10 feet

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16
Q

Mechanical devices such as bulldozers, graders, etc., shall be permitted to complete backfilling to grade where covering above piping is at least __________ inches.

A

12 inches

17
Q

2-inch copper drain pipe installed horizontally shall be supported at intervals not exceeding __________.

A

10 feet

18
Q

Horizontal hubless pipe shall be braced at not more than 40 foot intervals to prevent __________.

A

Horizontal movement

19
Q

All piping, fixtures, and equipment shall be adequately supported in accordance with this __________, the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

A

Code

20
Q

Voids around piping passing through concrete floors on the ground shall be __________

A

Sealed.

21
Q

All materials, fixtures, or devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing and drainage systems shall be listed as complying with __________

A

Approved applicable standards

22
Q

The provisions of this code allow an alternate material or method of construction provided it is approved by __________ as an alternate.

A

The Authority Having Jurisdiction

23
Q

I.P.S. Is the abbreviation for __________

A

Iron pipe size

24
Q

True or false:
Section 312.2 prohibits the embedment of hubless cast-iron pipe in a concrete slab

A

True

25
Q

Tub waste openings in framed construction to crawl spaces at or below the first floor shall be protected by the installations of __________

A

Approved metal collars or screens.

26
Q

True or false:
It is permitted to drill and tap a vent pipe to connect an indirect waste pipe.

A

FALSE

27
Q

All pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures, materials and devices used in plumbing systems shall be listed or labeled by a listing agency, approved by the __________ and be __________.

A

Authority Having Jurisdiction, free from defects.

28
Q

Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through __________ and __________ walls.

A

Concrete, masonry

29
Q

Horizontal hubless cast-iron piping shall be supported every other joint, unless over __________ feet in length then it shall be provided with support at every joint.

A

4 feet.

30
Q

When installing __________, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall require evidence of the competency of the installers.

A

Medical gas piping

31
Q

Drain pipes subject to condensation over food storage in food-handling establishments shall be __________

A

Thermally insulated.

32
Q

Test gauges shall have a pressure range not exceeding __________

A

Twice the test pressure applied.

33
Q

If an Authority Having Jurisdiction permits an “alternative engineered design” the __________ shall have no effect beyond that Authority Having Jurisdiction boundary.

A

Approval

34
Q

Plumbing systems shall be located above the design flood elevation except when designed to __________ from entering or accumulating within their components

A

Prevent water

35
Q

Sound limitations in plumbing systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the __________ code.

A

Building

36
Q

One hundred feet of horizontal hubless cast iron pipe include two vertical stack connections. Per table 313.3 how many hangers will be required on the horizontal run using 10’ lengths of hubless cast iron pipe?

A

20 hangers.
“Horizontal: hang every other joint, unless over 4 feet then support each joint”

2021 Uniform Plumbing Code Study Guide (16 decks)

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