Plumbing Flashcards
The main water service should be plumb/level within _________ of an inch? And be ______________ inches AFF.
- 1/4”
- 24”
The main water service should be ____________ inches away from the stem wall. And have the irrigation T installed ________ the shut-off valve.
- 6” - 8”
- Below
Secondary hose bibs should be plumb/level, and be _______ inches AFF, and extend __________ inches past the stucco.
- 24”
- 3” - 4”
Should any hose bib leak from any location?
No.
Cleanout caps are to be ________ inches above grade measured from the _________ of the nut on the cap.
- 3”
- Top
Cleanouts in the garage floor or concrete walks are trimmed with _______ ________?
Brass covers
What’s the tolerance for plumb/level on the water heater?
No tolerance
Where do you position the drain valve on the hot water heater?
Where it is easily accessible
What is required at the hot water heater when the home has a deck mount tub?
A mixer valve
Where should the warranty book for the hot water heater be located?
On the water heater or in the kitchen drawer
All plumbing and gas lines at the hot water heater are to have an ___________ plate. And all plates are to __________.
- Escutcheon
- Match
All water heater B-vent connections are to have _______ screws.
3
The hot water heater B-vent should have a __________ __________ installed tight to the lid.
Storm collar
The T and P drain line at the exterior of the home is to be plumb/level, and extend _________ inches past the stucco, with a _______ degree elbow.
- 3”- 4”
- 90˚
Should any fixtures of any kind have any damage/defects?
No
Should all fixtures be installed plumb/level/square?
Yes
Tub spouts/valve escutcheons are to be tight to the wall and _________ with clear _________.
- Caulked
- Silicone
Toilets should never be less than ________ inches from a tub, cabinet or wall.
15”
In openings less than 34”, the toilet can be no more than _______ inch off center.
1”
In openings more than 34”, the toilet cannot be more than ________ inches off center.
1 1/2”
Toilets are to be _________ inches away from the back wall to the toilet bolts.
12 1/2” - 13”
Toilets are caulked to the tile with a matching color _______ _______.
Grout caulk
The plumber is to ________ all self rimming sinks with a matching _________.
- Caulk
- Color
Name the 4 important items the plumber is to leave in the kitchen drawer.
- Aerator keys
- Sink stoppers
- Disposal key
- Disposal warranty (Hot water heater warranty if not left on the unit)
How are pedestal sinks secured?
Secured to the wall with screws, caulked to the wall, and caulked to the floor
What 3 important things should we see at the washer box after plumb trim?
- 1” gap between the brine line and the drain hole
- Basket around the brine line
- Plastic knock out removed from the drain lines
The dishwasher drain should be _________ __________ to prevent debris from the disposal/drain from back-flowing into the dishwasher.
High looped
At your QA7 inspection you should do what with the dishwasher?
Remove the toe kick, and run it through a cycle and check for leaks.
Escutcheon plates should be __________ to the wall and not come loose when tapped.
Tight
How do you secure the washing machine pan to the floor?
Silicone caulking, no screws.
What type of cleanout covers are required on the interior of the home?
Flat, no bell covers
All gas appliances are to have what installed?
A flex line with a shut-off valve
