Section 3 - Licenses, Permits, Inspections, CE

Question 1

A plumbing permit is required for

Answer 1

a new plumbing install
an existing plumbing install if fixture or opening or conductor is to be moved or relocated
a new or replacement house sewer
a new or replacement water service
addition of a backflow prevention device
a new or replacement water heater

Question 2

A permit is not required for

Answer 2

repair of leaks, cocks, or valves
cleaning out waste or sewer pipes

Question 3

A permit is issued only to

Answer 3

a licensed master plumber or a homeowner who will perform the work on own residence

Question 4

If a master plumber representing the company dies, the company shall _______. An interim period starts _______ and lasts ________.

Answer 4

Notify the department within 10 days of death
on the day of death
180 days

Question 5

Plumbing plans shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval ____ issuance of plumbing permit and should include ___

Answer 5

prior to
a complete plan application form
3 sets of identical plans including a complete floor plan, an isometric plumbing diagram of the DWV and a site utility plan

Question 6

tests are required on

Answer 6

house sewer and branches from property line to the house drain
house drain and branches
DWV system
inside rain water conductors
final inspection and air tested including complete exclusive of house sewer

Question 7

Rough in inspection requires that plumbing is not

Answer 7

covered or concealed

Question 8

Whose responsibility is it to furnish everything necessary for plumbing tests and schedule with the department

Answer 8

the person procuring the plumbing permit

Question 9

Test required for DWV

Answer 9

10ft head of water or air pressure test of 5psi for 15 min

Question 10

Test required after plumbing fixtures set

Answer 10

air machine to any suitable opening or outlet and applying pressure equivalent to 1in water column for 15min showing no leaks for forcing of traps indicated by functioning of drum, float, or water column

Question 11

House sewer shall be tested

Answer 11

by water, air, or smoke with a 4in tee or Y connection at property line

Question 12

Rain water conductors shall be tested with

Answer 12

water, air, or smoke

Question 13

Fee for the plumbing exam

Answer 13

150-master
50-for journeyman

Question 14

How much of a notice before the exam

Answer 14

one week

Question 15

Passing score on an exam is valid for

Answer 15

3 years

Question 16

Master plumber license qualifications

Answer 16

1. valid journeyman license for min 2 years within the past 5 immediately before app AND actively employed in plumbing under master plumber for min of 2 years
   Or hold engineer licence in KY and experienced OR valid plumbing licence out of state for min 2yrs with past 5 OR state without license engaged equivalent to master plumber for min 4 consecutive yrs before app
2. complete application, proof of passing exam (80%), and $250

Question 17

Journeyman Plumber license qualifications

Answer 17

1. 2 consecutive years experience as apprentice or dept approved course and at least 1 yr experience as apprentice
2. application, proof of passing exam (75%)

Question 18

Prorating license fees min and max

Answer 18

7 to 18 months

Question 19

License renewal to do

Answer 19

submit renewal fee to Kentucky State Treasurer
250 for master; 60 for journeyman
proof of continuing ed requirements met
proof of insurance 250,000 min

Question 20

To place Plumbing license in inactive status

Answer 20

inactive fee 125 for master, 30 for journeyman
don’t do plumbing work of license

Question 21

To reactivate an inactive plumbing license

Answer 21

all normal renewal requirements
plus reactivation fee of 125 for master, 30 for for journeyman

Question 22

CE hours may carry forward for how long and what is the limit

Answer 22

2 years, limited to 12 hours

Question 23

How many hours can safety entail for CE required annual credits?

Answer 23

no more than 2

Question 24

With exceptions, an individual who hold 2 different licenses in same division shall comply with the required annual number or CE hours for

Answer 24

1 licence

Question 25

1 hour CE is equal to how much class time

Answer 25

50 minutes

Question 26

If you have an inactive licence, are you required to keep up with CE credits?

Answer 26

No, unless you are ready to reactivate

Question 27

How many CE hours required prior to license renewal?

Answer 27

6 hours

Question 28

Plumbing CE courses should relate to one or more of the following topics:

Answer 28

Business, job safety, KY Plumbing Code, subject matter directly related to the plumbing trade

Question 29

Vehicle used for plumbing business shall be identified how

Answer 29

the master plumber’s KY licence number
letter and numbers not smaller than 3in high, legible, and visible on the outside of the vehicle

Question 30

All payments should be made to

Answer 30

Kentucky State Treasurer

Question 31

Permit fee for residential 1 and 2 family units

Answer 31

$50 base plus $14 for each fixture, appliance, opening, water heater or separately needed water and sewer service (if applicable)

Question 32

Permit fee for other than residential 1&2 family units

Answer 32

$50 base plus $20 for each opening

Question 33

Permit fee if only 1 domestic water heater installation or replacement in single building

Answer 33

$50

Question 34

Plumbing permit fee shall be limited to base fee if the work

Answer 34

does not include new installation
is to make corrections or test install made by someone else
takes over plumbing permit

Question 35

Plumbing permits expire

Answer 35

in 1 year if plumbing work ceases on project