Plumbing code-review Flashcards

1
Q
  1. What do you call a receptacle installed to collect and drain storm water
    from an open area?
    a. area drain
    b. storm sewer
    c. floor drain
    d. split drain
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A

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What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master
Plumbing for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines?
a. Res. No. 2
b. Res. No. 1378
c. Res. No. 4
d. Res. No. 962

A

C

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3
Q

All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixture and their traps
complete with their connection.
a. plumbing system
b. piping system
c. sewer system
d. sanitary system

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A

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4
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The minimum size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is
a. 1-inch diameter
b. 2/4-inch diameter
c. 3/8-inch diameter
d. ½-inch diameter

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C

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5
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What interior pipes are used to convey storm water from a roof drain to a
point of disposal?
a. leaders
b. conductors
c. storm stacks
d. wet stack

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B

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6
Q

A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to
each floor level or storey in a building but are always at least eight feet
intervals.
a. Vertical distance
b. Floor distance
c. Branch intervals
d. Storey

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C

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7
Q

A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to its trap is
called.
a. Combination waste and vent
b. Continuous waste
c. Special waste
d. Indirect waste

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B

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8
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Curriculum for plumbing engineering was first introduced at ______.
a. FEATI University
b. Adamson University
c. University of the Philippines
d. National University

A

A

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9
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The diameter of waste and overflow for a bathtub shall not be less than
______.
a. 1-1/4” OD
b. 1-3/8” OD
c. 1-1/2” OD
d. 1-3/8” OD

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C

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10
Q

The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing
flush tank supplies shall be ______.
a. 8 psi
b. 4.34 psi
c. 30 psi
d. 0.434 psi

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A

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11
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No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not
properly lighted and ventilated.
a. Principle No. 12
b. Principle No. 16
c. Principle No.
18 d. Principle No. 22

A

B

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12
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A vertical shaft for the installation of different pipe stacks.
a. Section 201.6
b. Section 202.6
c. Section 203.6
d. Section 204.6

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D

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13
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Supports or Anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of
a. 10 ft.
b. 12 ft.
c. 20 ft.
d. 15 ft.

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14
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A pipe connected from building gutter to the downspout or conductor.
a. Section 210.6
b. Section 211.6
c. Section 212.6
d. Section 213.6

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D

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15
Q

Tube made of plastic material and colored black. The cross-sectional
shape is oval and is denoted by its outside diameter or O.D. Normally used
as a water service connection from main to meter.
a. polybutylene
b. polyethylene
c. PVC
d. polypropylene

A

A

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16
Q

A receptacle in which liquids are retained for a sufficient period of time to
allow settable material to deposit.
a. septic tank
b. pit privy
c. cesspool
d. catch basin

A

D

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17
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When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping, the specific transition intended shall be made with approved.

a. Soldered joint
b. threaded joint
c. Fittings and adaptors
d. sweated joint

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C

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18
Q

The inspection of a gas piping system prior to covering or concealing such pipe is called a

a. routine inspection
b. hydro piping inspection
c. site inspection
d. rough piping inspection

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D

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19
Q

Lead pipes shall be supported at intervals not exceeding _____ at centers with rigid vertical backup.

a. 1.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 1.8 m

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B

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20
Q

The minimum air gap for effective openings not greater than 25mm in
diameter affected by walls
a. 2 times
b. 3 times
c. 1.5 times
d. 2.5 times

A

B

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21
Q

Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the extreme
overflow level of the fixture is at least.
a. 1 inch
b. 6 inches
c. 18 inches
d. 1 foot

A

B

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22
Q

Cast iron piping in 10 ft. lengths installed horizontally, shall be supported
at intervals of not more than.
a. 12 ft.
b. 15 ft.
c. 5 ft.
d. 10 ft.

A

D

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23
Q

Drainage pipes shall be run in practical alignments & at a uniform slope
between manholes of not less than _______ toward the point of disposal
a. 20mm/m
b. 40mm/m
c. 30mm/m
d. 10mm/m

A

A

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24
Q

A drainage pipe used to carry main or surface water, cooling water, and
similar liquid waste is
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer

A

D

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25
Q

Copper tubing shall be supported at each storey or at maximum intervals
of _____ on centers.
a. 1.5 m
b. 2.0 m
c. 3.0 m
d. 1.8 m

A

C

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26
Q

A receptacle attached to the Plumbing System other than the trap in
which waste or waste may be collected or retained for an ultimate discharge
into the Plumbing system.
a. Container
b.Fixture
c. Tank
d. Cesspool

A

B

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27
Q

Shielded coupling joints
a. Section 1202.17
b. Section 1302.17
c. Section 1203.17
d. Section 1303.17

A

B

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28
Q

According to the existing Plumbing Code cast iron pipes, wrought iron
pipes, weld steel pipes, copper pipes, vitrified clay, concrete and asbestos
pipes shall conform to standard other than the Philippine standard.
a. ANSI
b. AISC
c. ASTM
d. API

A

C

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29
Q

Excessive water pressure - water pressure greater than_______ kPa
a. 551
b. 552
c. 553
d. 554

A

A

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30
Q

The minimum allowable size of any building drain, horizontal branch
vertical soil or waste stack serving one or more water closets shall be.
a. 4”
b. 3 ½“
c. 3”
d. 5“

A

D

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31
Q

The vent pipe serving a combination waste and vent system with a 4-inch
drainpipe shall be at least
a. 2 1/2 inches
b. 3 1/2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 2 inches

A

D

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32
Q

The drainage pipe running from outside a building foundation to the main
sewer is called
a. building drain
b. Sewer
c. Waster drain
d. Storm drain

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B

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33
Q

A set of regulation adapted by an administrative agency that has
jurisdiction over materials and design specification in plumbing.
a. Plumbing Code
b. Code of Ethics
c. Building Code
d. Civil Code

A

A

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34
Q

The maximum lead content allowed in pipe used to convey potable water.
a. 3 percent
b. 2 percent
c. 1 percent
d. 8 percent

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D

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35
Q

The maximum fixture units loading allowed on a 2 – inch waste stack is.
a. four
b. six
c. sixteen
d. eight

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C

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36
Q

A device used to connect drainage of a dishwasher with the sanitary
drainage system is called.
a. Wastewater device
b. Vacuum Breaker
c. Explosive device
d. Air gap device

A

D

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37
Q

That part of the lowest horizontal piping of the plumbing system which
receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside of the
building and conveys it to the house sewer.
a. Vertical drain
b. Storm drain
c. House drain
d. Soil pipe

A

C

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38
Q

Piping which shall NOT be installed under or within 2 ft at any building or
structure is:
a. cast iron
b. copper
c. plastic
d. Asbestos cement

A

D

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39
Q

What valve is required ahead of each water supplied appliance, each slip
joints or non – metallic connections?
a. Flow valve
b. Check valve
c. Control valve
d. solenoid valve

A

C

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40
Q

PD No. 1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in
the practice of the plumbing profession. What is PD No. 1185?
a. Accessibilty Law
b. Fire Code of the Philippines
c. Water Code of the Philippines
d. Code of Sanitatio

A

B

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41
Q

The inlet and outlet pipe connections of manholes shall be made by the
use of flexible compression joints no closer than _____ from outside of the
manhole.
a. 6”
b. 12”
c. 18”
d. 24”

A

B

42
Q

Total number of water closets of a 3-inch stack is:
a. six
b. three
c. four
d. two

A

C

43
Q

A vent in a combination waste and vent system shall be approximately
equal in area to one half.
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the drain pipe
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the drain pipe served.

A

D

44
Q

Minimum number of lavatories for school dormitories.
a. Male: 1 per 12, Female: 1 per 12
b. Male: 1 per 15, Female: 1 per 15
c. Male: 1 per 40, Female: 1 per 40
d. Male: 1 per 20, Female: 1 per 20

A

A

45
Q

Every passageway to an attic water heater shall have a solid continuous
flooring not less than.
a. 36-inches wide
b. 48-inches wide
c. 60-inches wide
d. 24-inches wide

A

D

46
Q

Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall have a connection to a:

a. Deywell
b. Cesspool
c. Storm sewer
d. Public or private sewer

A

D

47
Q

The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 3 units

A

C

48
Q

The minimum slope of 3” horizontal pipe shall not be less than:
a. 3/4 inch per foot
b. 1/2 inch per foot
c. 1” inch per foot
d. 1/4 inch per foot

A

D

49
Q

Minimum cold-water connection for a bidet.
a. 10 mm
b. 13 mm
c. 19 mm
d. 25 mm

A

B

50
Q

The quantity of water required to be supplied to every plumbing fixture
shall be represented by:
a. pounds per sq. inch
b. gallons per minute
c. fixture units
d. feet per second

A

C

51
Q

A pit or receptacle at a low point to which the liquid waste the drain.
a. canal
b. sump
c. tank
d. cistern

A

B

52
Q

The waste test for drainage system shall be at least
a. 5 ft head
b. 10 psi
c. 25 psi d.
10 ft. head

A

D

53
Q

Minimum septic tank capacity for Single Family Dwelling
a. 500 gal
b. 1200 gal
c. 750 gal
d. 1000 gal

A

C

54
Q

When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented?
a. Between openings of vent pipes
b. Between any two consecutive inlet levels
c. On stack vent
d. When serving two water closets at different levels

A

B

55
Q

The minimum size clean-out allowed to serve a 4” drain line is
a. 3 1/2 inches
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches

A

A

56
Q

A storm drain sometimes located under the basement floor within the
walls of the building.
a. inside storm drain
b. house sewer
c. outside storm drain
d. inside sewer

A

A

57
Q

Which of the following plumbing code in the USA does the National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines was being patterned for?
a. Standard Plumbing Code
b. ASPE Code
c. Uniform Plumbing Code
d. International Plumbing Code

A

C

58
Q

What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction
of a part of a large and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire
plans and specifications for the whole system have been submitted or
approved?
a. Restraining order
b. Partial permit
c. Summon
d. Evaluation sheet

A

B

59
Q

What institution standard used as a reference for joining pipes?
a. ASSE
b. ASPE
c. ANSI
d. IAPMO

A

D

60
Q

Who has the power to remove any member of the Board of Master
Plumbers for neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice and unprofessional
or dishonorable conduct?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Civil Service Commisioner
c. Chairman of PRC Commisioners
d. Commision on Appointments

A

A

61
Q

Which of the following is not included in a plumbing unit?
a. Water Meter b. Floor Drain
c. Urinal d. Laundry Tray

A

C

62
Q

What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge of
sanitary sewage from buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater directly
into the nearest sanitary sewer main?
a. National Pollution Control Commission
b. Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
c. Department of Health
d. Department of Public Works

A

B

63
Q

Clean water act of 2004.
a. RA 9275
b. RA 9725
c. RA 9527
d. RA 9257

A

A

64
Q

How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise known as the National Building Code limits the practice of Master Plumber?

a. 20
b. 10
c. 5
d. 50

A

A

65
Q

In what year did NAMPAP was incorporated as a professional organization?
a. 1935
b. 1956
c. 1946
d. 1968

A

D

66
Q

Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?
a. Antonio Mansueto Sr.
b. Comelio G. Odvina
c. Jesus Tanghal Dera
d. Catalino C. Casupanan

A

D

67
Q

Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of
pipe should not be used in the excreta drainage system?
a. Vitrified clay pipe
b. Hubless cast iron
c. Galvanized wrought iron
d. None of these

A

A

68
Q

Except for plastic piping system, hot and cold water piping may be tested
with ___
a. 50 psi of the working pressure of the water for at least 15 minutes
b. 100 psi air for at least 10 minutes
c. 35 psi air for at least 15 minutes
d. 40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes

A

A

69
Q

Under what law did plumbing became a duly recognized profession by the
Philppine government?
a. Nat’l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959
b. Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905
c. Jones Law of 1907
d. Republic Act 1378

A

C

70
Q

Who was awarded as the most outstanding Registered Master Plumber for the Year 2011?
a. Dave Vela
b. Alberto Azarcon
c. Alberto Cabael
d. Thelma Cardente

A

A

71
Q

Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each
vertical vent pipes before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or vent
stack?
a. Invert of trap
b. Air gap of fixture
c. Water level inside the trap
d. Highest flood level rim of fixture

A

D

72
Q

What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is
located 23 meters or less above the Fire Service connection?
a. 3 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 5 inches
d. 4 inches

A

D

73
Q

Sand interceptors shall be placed,
a. when solids or other semi-solid wastes are expected to flow on
b. when the department under jurisdiction deemed it necessary
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

A

C

74
Q

According to the Building Code of the Philippines what is the range in
height above grade should the Siamese fire department connection be
installed?
a. 30 cm to 1.2 m
b. 60 cm to 1.5 m
c. 80 cm to 1.8 m
d. 50 cm to 1.0 m

A

A

75
Q

The Building Code stated that all dry standpipe outlets shall be equipped
with valves having substantial chains. What kind of valve is this?
a. Check valve
b. Globe valve
c. Gate valve
d. Ball valve

A

C

76
Q

Wet venting is applied whenever
a. There are 1 or 2 fixtures at every level
b. Fixtures are of the same level
c. Fixtures are not vented individually
d. None of these

A

B

77
Q

Aside from the number of fixture units connected to it, the size of the vent
piping is determined by its
a. Number of inlets
b. Length
c. Discharge
d. Loading

A

B

78
Q

To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep
wells for the abstraction of ground water will have to follow?
a. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
b. National Standards for Drinking Water
c. Water Code of the Philippines
d. Code of Sanitation

A

C

79
Q

Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the main
sewer shall discharge into an approved water tight
a. Septic tank
b. Sump
c. Cesspool
d. Leaching tank

A

B

80
Q

Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface or underground sources?
a. National Water Resources Board
b. Department of Health
c. National Standards for Drinking Water
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

A

C

81
Q

Where the number of water closets in a floor level exceeds 20, how many
of these shall be provided to the disabled persons?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

A

B

82
Q

What is the maximum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on
wet standpipes?
a. 12 meters
b. 23 meters
c. 17 meters
d. 25 meters

A

B

83
Q

If a septic tank has a compartment that exceed 3.7 m in length, what
should be the additional requirement?
a. An additional manhole
b. Increase the size of the leaching chamber
c. Increase the number of compartments
d. Baffle wall is added

A

A

84
Q

An unconfined space is a room or space having a volume equal to at least
______ of the aggregate input rating of all the fuel-burning appliance in the
space.
a. 10 cu. ft per btu/hr
b. 25 cu. ft per btu/hr
c. 50 cu. ft per btu/hr
d. 100 cu. ft per btu/hr

A

C

85
Q

What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that
will read “CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE”?
a. 20mm
b. 1/4inch
c. 25mm
d. 30mm

A

C

86
Q

What is the minimum number of years of experience must a Registered
Master Plumber be before he can be a technical staff of a Building Office?
a. One year
b. Three years
c. Two years
d. Five years

A

B

87
Q

For how many days shall the Revised National Plumbing Code will take
effect following its complete publication in the Official Gazette?
a. 100 days
b. 60 days
c. 50 days
d. 30 days

A

A

88
Q

Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 actually allows a Registered Master Plumber
to sign and seal plans for new sanitary installations of more than twenty (20)
plumbing units. Aside from being a Registered Master Plumber what is the
other requirement that you must have before you can sign and seal it?
a. A registered engineer
b. An engineering graduate
c. Having a minimum experience of 5 years
d. A member of NAMPAP

A

A

89
Q

The following are the data required whenever a Registered Master
Plumber sign the blueprint of the building plan EXCEPT
a. Date of PRC registration
b. PTR date
c. Registration expiry date
d. None of these

A

C

90
Q

A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions
using the word “shall” to indicate requirements, is best describe as a _______.
a. code
b. standard
c. legal document
d. law

A

B

91
Q

In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials
should not be used underground?
a. Vitrified clay pipe
b. Hubless cast iron
c. Galvanized wrought iron
d. None of the above

A

C

92
Q

Which of the following could be omitted if the trap arm changes direction
that does not exceed 90 degrees?
a. Wye
b. Cleanout
c. Combination of 1/8 bend and wye
d. Long sweep

A

B

93
Q

How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water
pressure in all floors of a building that will be in accordance with the Building
Code?
a. Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required
b. Equal to the total water supply fixture units
c. Twice the total demand per capita
d. Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses

A

A

94
Q

What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry
standpipes shall be equipped with?
a. Three-way
b. Two-way
c. Four-way
d. One-way

A

A

95
Q

The minimum distance from a side wall or partition to the center of a urinal
shall be _______.
a. 12”
b. 15”
c. 18”
d. 24”

A

A

96
Q

Solder and fluxes used in piping system conveying porable water are
prohibited when the lead content exceeds.
a. 0.2%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 8%

A

A

97
Q

One of the Code of Ethics for Master Plumber states “Take advantage of
a salaried ______ position to complete unfairly with a practicing Master
Plumber.” What is the missing word?
a. HIGHER
b. GOVERNMENT
c. PRIVATE
d. COMPETENT

A

B

98
Q

Sizing of gutters are presented in CODE using tables. The values in the
table are based in what type of cross section?
a. circular
b. semi-circular
c. rectangular
d. triangular

A

B

99
Q

Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating
equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and similar equipment which
require removal for servicing or replacement?
a. 2 ft b. 1 m
c. 5 ft d. 0.3 m

A

D

100
Q

In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and
to have a convenient access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee
recess vertical clearance that will be provided?
a. 0.50 m to 0.80 m
b. 0.60 m to 0.80 m
c. 0.40 m to 0.70 m
d. 0.60 m to 0.70 m

A

D