Chapter 4: Plumbing Fixtures And Fixture Fittings

Question 1

Screws or bolts for securing floor-mounted fixtures shall be __________

Answer 1

Copper alloy

Question 2

Fixtures having concealed slip-joint connections shall be provided with a utility space or __________

Answer 2

Access panel

Question 3

The overflow pipe from a fixture shall be connected on the house or __________ side of the fixture trap

Answer 3

Inlet

Question 4

The diameter of a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece for a bathtub shall not be less than __________

Answer 4

1-1/2” in diameter

Question 5

The fitting indicated by the arrow shall be a(an) __________

Answer 5

D) B&C
(Directional type branch, approved wye)

Question 6

The connection of the dishwasher drain directly to the continuous waste, as indicated by the arrow, is __________

Answer 6

A code violation

Question 7

No dry or chemical closet (toilet) shall be installed in any building used for human habitation unless first approved by the __________

Answer 7

Health officer

Question 8

The distance X shall not be less than __________

Answer 8

15 inches

Question 9

The distance Y shall not be less than __________

Answer 9

24 inches

Question 10

Tanks flushing more than one urinal shall be __________

Answer 10

Automatic in operation

Question 11

A water supply to a urinal shall be protected by an approved __________

Answer 11

B) Vacuum breaker

Question 12

Trough urinals shall be __________

Answer 12

Prohibited

Question 13

With two noted exceptions, all shower compartments and receptors shall be capable of encompassing a __________ diameter circle.

Answer 13

30 inch
Exceptions:
1. Showers that are designed to be in accordance with ICC A117.1
2. The minimum required area and dimension shall not apply for a shower receptor having overall dimensions of not less than 30 inches in width and 60 inches in length

Question 14

The curb or threshold of a shower compartment is required for __________

Answer 14

D) none of the above

Question 15

If provided with a threshold or curb, distance x shall not be less than __________ or exceed __________.

Answer 15

A) 2 inches, 9 inches

Question 16

Shower pan linings may be constructed with __________

Answer 16

15 pounds asphalt felt

Question 17

Joints in copper shower pan liners shall be __________

Answer 17

Soldered or brazed

Question 18

Drinking fountains shall not be installed in __________

Answer 18

Public toilet rooms

Question 19

Water closets set side by side shall be no closer than __________

Answer 19

D) 30 inches center-to-center

Question 20

The minimum distance from a side wall or partition to the center of a urinal shall be __________ inches.

Answer 20

12 inches

Question 21

Manually controlled flushometer valves shall be used to flush not more than __________

Answer 21

One urinal

Question 22

The joint of a wall-hung lavatory, where it is in contact with the wall, shall be __________

Answer 22

D) made water tight

Question 23

Approved type bonderized and galvanized sheet steel of not less than 16 U.S. gauge may be used to make dishwashing sinks for __________

Answer 23

A) restaurants

Question 24

Gutters in public shower rooms shall be sloped not less than __________

Answer 24

C) 2 percent

Question 25

Wall-hung lavatories shall be supported by __________

Answer 25

A) metal supporting members

Question 26

The tailpiece diameters for lavatories shall not be less than __________

Answer 26

A) 1-1/4”

Question 27

In the construction of “on-site built-up shower receptors” water tight shower pan linings shall be installed, over a smooth and solid sub-base, with a pitch to the “weep holes” of__________

Answer 27

B) 1/4 inch per foot

Question 28

Strainers having waterway areas at least equivalent to the area of their tailpiece are required for __________

Answer 28

D) A&B (Shower drains & floor drains)

Question 29

Showers and tub-shower combinations shall be provided with individual limit control valves of the __________

Answer 29

D) A and B apply (Pressure balance type & thermostatic mixing valve type)

Question 30

The clear space in front of any water closet, lavatory or bidet shall not be less than __________

Answer 30

C) 24 inches

Question 31

Non-water urinals __________

Answer 31

D) require individually roughed in water lines

Question 32

Maximum hot water temperature discharging from a bidet shall be limited to __________

Answer 32

B) 110º F

Question 33

Closet bends or stubs shall be cut off so as to present a smooth surface, even with the __________

Answer 33

B) top of the closet ring

Question 34

Wall-mounted water closets shall be bolted to __________

Answer 34

C) a carrier fitting

Question 35

Fixture connections between drainage pipes and water closets shall be made with approved __________

Answer 35

C) flanges

Question 36

The water supply to a bathtub and whirlpool bathtub filler valve shall be protected by an __________ or in accordance with section 417.

Answer 36

Air gap

Question 37

A domestic dishwashing machine shall discharge indirectly through an air gap fitting into a __________.

Answer 37

D) all of the above

Question 38

The path of travel to an emergency eyewash shall be __________.

Answer 38

A) clearly identified

Question 39

Supports for off the floor public use plumbing fixtures are to comply with ASME __________.

Answer 39

A) A112.6.1.M

Question 40

An emergency eye wash supplied with hot and cold water shall be controlled by a temperature actuated mixing valve complying with ASSE __________.

Answer 40

D) 1071