Plumbing Flashcards
Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the
A. Lowest to the highest point
B. Lowest to at least five-foot head
C. Lowest to at least ten-foot head
D. Lowest to at least ground level
C
Hot and cold-water piping may be tested with
A. 40 psi or 150 psi water for ten minutes
B. 35 psi for at least 15 minutes
C. 50 psi or line working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes
D. 100 psi of air for at least len minutes
C
The required clearance in iront of a three-inch cleanout is
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 36 inches
B
A stack as defined in the code is
A. The main vent
B. Any vertical vent
C. The vertical main of a soil, waste or vent piping which extends one or more stories
D. The horizontal main of a soil, waste or vent stack
C
- Above ground PEX piping installed horizontally shall be supported at intervals not to exceed
A. Depends on the pipe size
B. 24 inches
C. 32 inches
D. 36 inches
C
The minimum true vertical length for a gravity type venting system serving a fuel fired water heater is
A. 4 feat
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. Based on the Btu rating
B
The maximum horizontal distance of a trap arm is measured from the inner edge of the vent to the
A. Weir of the trap
B. Dip of the trap
C. Inlet of the trap
D. None of the above
A
Sleeves shall be provided to protect piping
A. Passing through floors or concrete walls
B. Passing through concrete and masonry walls
C. Passing through wood or concrete walls
D. Passing through all locations listed above
B
The drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to its trap is called a
A. Continuous waste
B. Combination waste and vent
C. Indirect waste
D. None of the above
A
A device to prevent backflow into the potable water system is called a
A. Backflow connection
B. Backflow preventer
C. Backwater preventer
D. Both A and B
B
Copper tube and fittings used for drainage and vent piping installed above ground shall be at least
A. Type L
B. Type M
C. Type K
D. Type DWV
D
All trenches deeper than the footing of any building or structure and paralleling the same must be at least
A. 45 degrees therefrom
B. 4 feet therefrom
C. 2 feet deeper
D. 90 degrees therefrom
A
The minimum size trap and trap arm for a kitchen sink is
A. 1½ inches
B. 2 inches
C. 1-1/4 inches
D. Ether A or B
A
Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other horizontal drainage lines shall enter through
A. 45-degree wye branches
B. Sanitary tee branches
C. 1/4 bend with end outlet
D. Side inlet sweep
A
For each run of horizontal drain piping, the distance between cleanouts shall not exceed
A. 50 feet
B. 75 feel
C. 100 feet
D. None of the above
C
A plumbing vent shall terminate not less than
A. 3 feet from an air intake
B.10 feet from an air Intake
C. 1 foot above the roof
D. 3 feet above a parapet wall
B
Each drainage stack which extends 5 or more stories above the building drain shall be served by
A. Cleanouts
B. A parallel vent stack
C. A parallel stack vent
D. Straps every 10 feet
B
Chemical or industrial liquid wastes which are likely to damage the public sanitary sewer system shall
A. Be drained into a holding tank
B. Not be used under any condition
C. Pretreated to render them innocuous
D. Be drained into a storm drain
C
Special venting for island fixtures is used for
A. Bathiubs
B. Showers
C. Kitchen sinks
D. Washing machines
C
The vertical distance between a fixture outlet and the trap weir shall not exceed.
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 30 inches
C
Fixture traps shall have a water seal of not less than
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 1 inch
D. 1-1/2 inches
A
Concealed slip joint connections require a
A. 10 X 12 access panel
B. 12 X 12 access panel
C. 18 X 18 inches
D. None of the above
B
The distance from the center of a water closet to a sidewall shall not be closer than
A. 15 inches
B. 16 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 20 inches
A
The depth of the finished dam or threshold for any shower, measured from the top of the drain, shall not be less than
A. 2 inches
B. 3 inches
C. 4 inches
D. Either A or C
A
The critical level of a urinal flushometer vacuum breaker to the highest part of the fixture is
A. 3 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 10 inches
D. 12 inches
B
Water closet tank ballcocks shall be installed with the vacuum breaker critical level at least
A. 1 inch above the full opening of the overflow tube
B. 2 inches above the full opening of the overflow tube
C. 1 inch above the flush valve opening
D. 6 inches above the flood rim
A
A pressure regulator with a strainer is required when the local water pressure is in excess of
A. 65 psi
B. 75 psi
C. 80 psi
D. It does not matter.
C
A water system containing storage water heating equipment will require a
A. Check valve
B. Listed combination temperature and pressure relief Valve
C. Hot water return line
D. Mixing valve
B
The terminal end of a drain line for a pressure relief valve shall not be
A. Threaded
B. Reamed
C. Open
D. Painted
A
Gas piping supplying more than one building on any one premise shall be equipped with
A. Gate shutoff valves
B. Globe shutoff valves
C. Separate shutoff valves to each building
D. No valve required
C
The maximum distance of a gas shutoff valve may be from a gas appliance is
A. 3 feet
B. 4 feet
C. 5 feet
D. 6 feet
D
The minimum size of any piping outlet for a free-standing gas range shall be
A. 1/2 inch
B. 3/4 inch
C. 1 inch
D. Any of the above
B
Type B water heater vents, 4 inches in size, shall terminate above a horazontal roof no less than
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
B
All gas water heaters or other gas appliances that are connected to a common vent shall be located
A. In the same lot
B. In the same story
C. Not over 10 feet from a veni
D. In the same building
B
Every passageway to an attic water heater shall have solid continuous flooring not less than
A. 24 inches wide
B. 30 inches wide
C. 36 inches wide
D. 18 inches wide
A
A plumbing permit expires if work authorized by the permit is not started within
A. 90 days
B. 120 days
C. 180 days
D. 1 year
C
A plumbing permit is not required
A. When the work is done by the owner
B. For cleaning stoppages
C. When the contract is less than 100 dollars
D. Installing a cleanout
B
Gas shutoff valves are required at supply connections to all
A. Gas burning appliances
B. Plumbing fixtures
C. Hose bibbs
D. Water heaters
A
A fixture trap is vented to
A. Prevent the loss of trap seal
B. Reduce noise in the drainage system
C. Prevent siphonage or backpressure to a trap
D. All of the above
D
A device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets is
A. Ballcock
B. Tank ball
C. Flush valve
D. Flushometer valve
C
In sizing gas piping, the length used is messured from the meter location to
A. Where the first branch takes off
B. The kitchen range, if located near the mater
C. The most remote outlet on the system
D. Adding up all the piping in the systern
C
One of the following is not a standard fitting.
A. Wye
B. 60-degree wye
C. 45-degree wye
D. Both B and C
B
A backwater valve is used
A. To back water up the pipe
B. To protect the system from back siphonage
C. To act as a bypass
D. To prevent reverse flow in a drainage system
D
The pressure at the base of a column of water 10 feet high is
A. .433 psi
B. 4.33 psi
C. 10 psi
D. None of the above
B
No indirect waste pipe need to be larger in diameter than the
A. Drain to which it is connected
B. Largest drain in the building
C. Size required to drain the fixture in one minute
D. Drain outlet or tailpiece of the fixture
D
Standpipe receptors for clothes washers shall extend above the trap not less than
A. 18 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 30 inches
D. 42 inches
A
The minimum depth of gas piping underground is
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 30 inches
A
Where nonferrous pipe is brazed for gas piping, the brazing materials shall have a melting point in excess of _____ dogrees Fahrenheit
A 600
B. 800
C 1000
1400
C
The temperature of water for tankless water healers shall not be greater than degrees Fahrenheit.
A 120
B. 130
C. 140
D. 160
C
The minimum combustible clearance of type B vent piping is
A. Listed in the code
B. Listed by the manufacturer and stamped on the pipe
C. 2 inches
D. 6 inches
B
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is made up of ___ members.
A. 6
B. 9
C. 12
D. 14
B
A property owner _____ required to be licensed under the law to perform plumbing in the property owners homestead.
A. Is
B. Is not
B
A person __ required to be licensed under this chapter to verify medical gas and vacuum piping integrity and content.
A. is
B. Is not
B
A field representative must
A. Conduct on-site license checks to determine compliance with law
B. Investigate consumer complaints
C. Assist municipal plumbing inspectors
D All of the above
D
The board shall
A. administer the law
B. adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer the law
C. keep a record of each proceeding conducted before and action taken by the board
D. all of the above
D
The board shall adopt the following plumbing codes
A. Uniform Plumbing Code
B. International Plumbing Code
C. National Plumbing Code
D. Both A & B
E. All of the above
D
A written proposal, invoice, or contract relating to plumbing services performed by or under the direction of a plumber licensed under this chapter must contain
A. Name and license number of the responsible master plumber
B. Name, mailling address, and telephone number of the board
c. Website of the board
D. All of the above.
E. Only A and B
D
The board may investigate an alleged violation by a person who
A. Is licensed under law.
B. Owner of a plumbing company
C. Performs plumbing without holding a license under law
D. Only A & C
E. All of the above.
E
A person whose license, endorsement or registration has been expired for ___ or more years may not renew the license endorsement, or registration.
A.1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 16
B
A person who holds a license or endorsernent under this chapter must complete atleast ___ hours of continuing professional education each year the person holds like license
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 4
A
A person is subject to disciplinary action if the person violates the law, an order issued by the board, or a board rule. A violation of this chapter includes ___
A. Obtaining a license, endorsement, or registration through error or fraud
B. Willfully, negligently, or arbitrarily violating a municipal rule or ordinance that regulates sanitation, drainage, or plumbing
C. Making a misrepresentation of services provided or to be provided
D. All of the above
D
A person who violates the law or a rule, permit or order of the board is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $___ or more than $___ for each act of violation and for each day of violation after notice is provided to the person.
A. 100-500
B. 50-1000
C. 200-1000
D. 1000-50000
B
The RMP of record is responsible for the supervision and management of plumbing work performed under his or her license and individuals performing plumbing work pursuant to contracts secured under his or her license, regardless of whether the individuals are employees or subcontractors.
General
B. Direct
C. Responsible
D. Both A & B
A
All medical gas is performed only by a licensee who holds a current Medical Gas Piping Installation Endorsement issued by the Board.
A. Assembly
B. Brazing
C. Installation of required pipe markings
All of the above
D
Both the RMP of record and owner of a plumbing company shall ensure that the RMP’s are permanently displayed on both sides of all service vehicles owned or operated by the RMP or the company and used in conjunction with plumbing work.
A. Nams
B. Name and License no.
C. a license no. and Company name
D. Name License no. Company name and address
C
