Chapter 4 Fixtures

Question 1

The fixture drain of an automatic clothes washer shall connect to a minimum_____inch branch drain.

Answer 1

3”

406.2

Question 2

The waste line of an automatic clothes washer shall discharge through an _________.

Answer 2

air break

406.2

Question 3

Concealed slip joint connections require an access panel not less than ____inches in the smallest dimension.

Answer 3

12”

405.8

Question 4

A water closet must be set no closer than __ inches to a lavatory when measured center to center.

Answer 4

30”

405.3.1

Question 5

An automatic clothes washer requires a minimum ___ inch fixture drain.

Answer 5

2”

406.2

Question 6

A required urinal partition shall extend not less than ___ inches from the wall surface.

Answer 6

18”

405.3.5

Question 7

The waste outlet of a bathtub shall be not less than ___ inches in diameter.

Answer 7

1 1/2”

407.2

Question 8

A urinal requires not less than a ____ inch clearance from the centerline of the fixture to a wall or partition.

Answer 8

15”

405.3.1

Question 9

There shall be at least __ inches of clearance in front of a water closet to any wall , fixture, or door.

Answer 9

21”

405.3.1

Question 10

Waste connections are not required for __________.

Answer 10

Emergency eyewash stations

411.2

Question 11

Water closets installed in public & employee restrooms do not require_______ seats.

Answer 11

integral

420.2 & 420.3

Question 12

In institutional occupancy , urinals may be substituted for no more than __% of the required number of water closets.

Answer 12

50%

419.2

Question 13

In educational & assembly occupancy, urinals may be substituted for no more than __% of the required number of water closets.

Answer 13

67%

419.2

Question 14

The minimum clear width of a non-handicapped shower door opening is __ inches.

Answer 14

22”

417.4.2

Question 15

The minimum floor drain outlet shall be __ inches.

Answer 15

2”

412.3

Question 16

The minimum floor drain outlet in coin-operated laundries shall be not less than__ inches.

Answer 16

3”

412.4

Question 17

Maximum water temperature supplied to an individual shower valve is ____ degrees.

Answer 17

120 Degrees

424.3

Question 18

Commercial food waste grinders shall be connected to a drain of not less___inches in diameter.

Answer 18

1 1/2”

413.3

Question 19

A shower pan liner must turn up on sides at least __inches above the threshold.

Answer 19

2”

417.5.2

Question 20

Lavatories shall have waste outlets not less than___inches in diameter.

Answer 20

1 1/4”

416.3

Question 21

Sheet lead used for shower pans shall not weight less than ________.

Answer 21

4 lbs per square foot

417.5.2.3

Question 22

Sheet copper used for plumbing applications shall not weigh less than _____________.

Answer 22

12 ounces per square foot

417.5.2.4

Question 23

What are the five minimum plumbing fixtures required in every detached single family dwelling?

Answer 23

1 water closet , 1 lavatory , 1 kitchen sink , 1 bathtub or shower & 1 automatic clothes washer box
Table 403.1

Question 24

When determining the number of required fixtures for a building, how should the occupant load be divided between men & women?

Answer 24

50% men & 50% women

403.1.1

Question 25

Water closet compartments with wall hung water closets in public restrooms must not be less than __ wide & not less than ____ deep

Answer 25

30” x 56”

405.3.1

Question 26

Joints made where fixtures come in contact with walls or floors shall be _________.

Answer 26

Sealed

405.5

Question 27

Are trough urinals allowed by our code to be installed?

Answer 27

NO

401.2

Question 28

A floor mounted toilet requires the compartment to be not less than______ wide &____ deep

Answer 28

405.3.1

Question 29

What percentage of drinking fountains are permitted to be substituted with water coolers?

Answer 29

50%

410.3

Question 30

All public restroom toilets shall have seats with what type of front?

Answer 30

open front

420.3