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Topic Quiz, 16-Hour Plumbing Systems Flashcards

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[TEST QUESTION]
Shield plates required to protect piping installed through notches or bored holes in framing members shall extend a minimum of ____ above sole plates & below top plates.

a. 1/2’’
b. 1’’
c. 2’’
d. 3’’

A

c. 2’’

[IRC P2603.2.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Unless provided with a relieving arch, a building drain passing through a foundation wall shall pass through a pipe sleeve sized ___ greater than the pipe passing through.

a. 1’’
b. 2’’
c. 1 pipe size
d. 2 pipe sizes

A

d. 2 pipe sizes

[IRC P2603.4]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Standpipes shall extend a minimum of ____ & a maximum of _____ above the trap weir.

a. 18’’, 30’’
b. 18’’, 42’’
c. 24’’, 30’’
d. 24’’, 42’’

A

b. 18’’, 42’’

[IRC P2706.2]

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[TEST QUESTION]
The outlet of a laundry tray shall be a maximum horizontal distance of ____ from the standpipe trap.

a. 18’’
b. 30’’
c. 42’’
d. 60’’

A

b. 30’’

[IRC P2706.2.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Shower compartments shall have a minimum interior cross-sectional area of _____.

a. 900 sq in
b. 1,080 sq in
c. 1,296 sq in
d. 1,440 sq in

A

a. 900 sq in

[IRC P2708.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
The curb for a shower receptor shall have a minimum depth of ____ & a maximum depth of ____ when measured from the top of the curb to the top of the drain.

a. 1’’, 6’’
b. 1’’, 9’’
c. 2’’, 6’’
d. 2’’, 9’’

A

d. 2’’, 9’’

[IRC P2709.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
A Lavatory shall have a waste outlet a minimum of ____ in diameter.

a. 1’’
b. 1 1/4’’
c. 1 1/2’’
d. 2’’

A

b. 1 1/4’’

[IRC P2711.3]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Unless an approved alternative is provided, flush valve seats for flushing water closets shall be a minimum of ___ above the flood level rim of the bowl to which it is connected.

a. 1/2’’
b. 1’’
c. 1 1/2’’
d. 2’’

A

b. 1’’

[IRC P2712.4]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Bathtubs shall have outlets & overflows a minimum if ____ in diameter.

a. 1’’
b. 1 1/4’’
c. 1 1/2’’
d. 2’’

A

c. 1 1/2’’

[IRC P2713.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Sinks shall have a waste outlet a minimum ___in diameter.

a. 1 1/4’’
b. 1 1/2’’
c. 2’’
d. 3 1/2’’

A

b. 1 1/2’’

[IRC P2714.1]

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SOP: Minimum Inspection Requirements for Plumbing Systems

a. §535.231
b. §535.232
c. §535.230
d. §535.233

A

a. §535.231

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[TEST QUESTION]
Food waste grinders shall be connected to a drain having a minimum diameter of _____ .

a. 1 1/4’’
b. 1 1/2’’
c. 2’’
d. 3 1/2’’

A

b. 1 1/2’’

[IRC P2716.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Floor drains shall have waste outlets a minimum of ____ in diameter.

a. 1 1/4’’
b. 1 1/2’’
c. 2’’
d. 3 1/2’’

A

c. 2’’

[IRC P2719.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
What is the minimum size drain required for a macerating toilet system?

a. 3/4’’
b. 1 1/4’’
c. 1 1/2’’
d. 2’’

A

a. 3/4’’

[IRC P2723.2]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Trenches used for the installation of piping that are excavated parallel to footings shall extend a maximum of ____ below the bearing plane of the bottom edge of the footing.

a. 30-deg
b. 45-deg
c. 12’’
d. 30’’

A

b. 45-deg

[IRC P2604.4]

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[TEST QUESTION]
There shall be a minimum ____ clearance in front of a water closet, to any wall, fixture or door.

a. 18’’
b. 21’’
c. 24’’
d. 27’’

A

b. 21’’

[IRC P2705.1(5)]

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[TEST QUESTION]
in general, fuel fired appliances are permitted to be located in which one of the following spaces?

a. Sleeping rooms
b. Storage closets
c. Bathrooms
d. Garages

A

d. Garages

[IRC G2406.2]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Where located in a hazardous location, equipment & appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such that the ignition source is located a minimum of ___ above the floor.

a. 6’’
b. 12’’
c. 18’’
d. 30’’

A

c. 18’’

[IRC M1307.3]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Unless protected from motor vehicle damage, appliances located in private garages shall be installed with a minimum clearance of ____ above the ground.

a. 60’’
b. 72’’
c. 80’’
d. 84’’

A

b. 72’’ (6’)
(Quizlet)
[IRC G2408.3]

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[TEST QUESTION]
In general, underground gas piping shall be installed a minimum depth of _____ below grade.

a. 6’’
b. 12’’
c. 18’’
d. 24’’

A

b. 12’’

[IRC G2415.12]

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[TEST QUESTION]
The unthreaded portion of gas piping outlets shall extend a minimum of ____ through finished ceilings & walls.

a. 1’’
b. 2’’
c. 3’’
d. 4’’

A

a. 1’’

[IRC G2415.16]

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[TEST QUESTION]
The tracer wire required adjacent to underground non-metallic gas piping shall be a minimum of _____ wire size.

a. 14 AWG
b. 16 AWG
c. 18 AWG
d. 20 AWG

A

c. 18 AWG (Yellow-CU)

[IRC G2415.17.3]

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[TEST QUESTION]
A gas shutoff valve for an appliance shall be located in the same rooms as the appliance, with a maximum distance of ____ between the valve & the appliance.

a. 3’
b. 4’
c. 6’
d. 10’

A

c. 6’

[IRC G2420.5.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Gas fired equipment & appliances, where suspended above grade level, shall provided with a minimum clearance of _____ from the adjoining grade.

a. 2’’
b. 4’’
c. 6’’
d. 8’’

A

c. 6’’

[IRC G2408.4]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Fuel gas piping installed across a roof surface shall be elevated above the roof a minimum of :

a. 1 1/2’’
b. 2’’
c. 3 1/2’’
d. 6’’

A

c. 3 1/2’’

[IRC G2415.9]

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[TEST QUESTION]
1’’ (O.D.) smooth-wall tubing used a fuel gas piping shall be supported at maximum intervals of:

a. 4’
b. 6’
c. 8’
d. 10’

A

c. 8’

[IRC G2424.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Where the termination for a drain pan for a water heater extends to the exterior of the building, it shall terminate a minimum of ____ & a maximum of ____ above the adjacent ground surface.

a. 3’’, 12’’
b. 3’’, 24’’
c. 6’’, 12’’
d. 6’’, 24’’

A

d. 6’’, 24’’

[IRC P2801.5.2]

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[TEST QUESTION]
A water heater pressure relief valve shall be set to open at least ____ above the system pressure but not over ____ .

a. 15 psi, 125 psi
b. 15 psi, 150 psi
c. 25 psi, 125 psi
d. 25 psi, 150 psi

A

d. 25 psi, 150 psi

[IRC P2803.3]

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[TEST QUESTION]
A water heater temperature relief valve shall be set to open at a maximum temperature of :

a. 150F
b. 165F
c. 180F
d. 210F

A

d. 210F

[IRC P2803.4]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Where located close to a wall, what is the minimum required air gap for a lavatory with an effective opening of 1/2’’?

a. 1’’
b. 1 1/2’’
c. 2’’
d. 3’’

A

b. 1 1/2’’

[IRC P2902.3.1]

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[TEST QUESTION]
Approved deck mounted vacuum breakers shall be installed with the critical level a minimum of _____ above the flood level rim.

a. 1’’
b. 2’’
c. 4’’
d. 6’’

A

a. 1’’

[IRC P2902.4.2]

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