Master Plumber Exam (1)

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his chapter shall apply to and shall be in full force and effect in all

Counties of the Commonwealth

This chapter shall not apply to

Farmsteads

This chapter shall not apply to anyone who is employed or acts as a

Maintenance Man

This chapter shall not apply to persons employed by

Any water company Signup and view all the answers

No person shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work at the trade of plumbing unless he or she is the holder of

a valid and effective active master plumber's license Signup and view all the answers

No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in plumbing or engage in or work at the trade of plumbing unless the person, firm, or corporation maintains general liability insurance in an amount not less than ___ and submits proof of compliance with _ and ________ laws of the Commonwealth.

$250,000, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance Signup and view all the answers

An applicant for a master or journeyman plumber's license shall:

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; Be of good moral character; Be a citizen of the United States or be a resident alien who is authorized to work in the United States; and Possess all the other qualifications that may be prescribed by administrative regulations of the comissioner Signup and view all the answers

True or False The department may issue a license to any person who holds a valid license in another state if that state has a statewide plumbing code, the other state's examination is at least equal to that of Kentucky, and the other state agrees to reciprocate with Kentucky.

True Signup and view all the answers

Renewed licenses shall expire on the last day of the licensee's

Birth Month Signup and view all the answers

The department shall require an applicant for renewal of a license to show evidence of completing

the continuing education requirements established by the department in administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 318.130. Signup and view all the answers

If the renewal and revival fees are not paid within one hundred eighty (180) days a license may be reinstated upon payment of __ for a master plumber and _for a journeyman plumber.

$10, $6 Signup and view all the answers

The department may revoke or suspend any plumber's license upon proof that the licensee: a. _______________________________ b._ c._ d._ e._________________________________

department; Has practiced fraud or deception in applying for or obtaining a license; Is incompetent to perform services as a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber; Has permitted his or her license to be used directly or indirectly by another to obtain or perform plumbing work or services; or Is guilty of other unprofessional or dishonorable conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public. Signup and view all the answers

A license shall not be suspended or revoked by the department unless a ______________ has been conducted or an opportunity afforded therefor in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

Hearing Signup and view all the answers

A licensee aggrieved by a final order of the department suspending or revoking a license may appeal to the

Circuit Court of the county in which the appellant's principal office is located Signup and view all the answers

he department shall appoint as examiners the following persons to a State Plumbers Examining Committee who shall be _________________________________________________

An employee of the department and three (3) other persons who shall be licensed either as master or journeyman plumbers. Signup and view all the answers

Each plumbing inspector shall have at least _ as a ____

8 years experience, journeyman or master plumber Signup and view all the answers

No person shall claim to be a licensed master or licensed journeyman plumber unless that person _______________________

holds a master or journeyman plumber license from the department in accordance with this chapter. Signup and view all the answers

A company or individual principal may engage in the business of plumbing if a person connected with that company or individual principal in responsible charge of the plumbing work is a _____________________________

licensed plumber Signup and view all the answers

Any master plumber, in responsible charge of plumbing work shall ___________________ the department at any time he or she commences or severs his or her connection with the company or individual principal.

notify Signup and view all the answers

No person who assumes responsible charge and direction of other persons in the installation of plumbing shall employ any person _________________________ perform and install plumbing.

not licensed Signup and view all the answers

In order to administer this chapter, the department shall promulgate and thereafter from time to time may amend a code to be known as the ___________________________________

Kentucky State Plumbing Code Signup and view all the answers

No person, firm, or corporation shall construct, install, or alter, or cause to be constructed, installed, or altered, any plumbing without first having _______________________________

a plumbing installation permit Signup and view all the answers

No person shall use or _____ material in the work of plumbing or drainage.

unsafe, defective Signup and view all the answers

No permanent water supply shall be provided to any building by any public utility or water district where the interior plumbing system _________________________________

has not been installed and approved Signup and view all the answers

For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and the State Plumbing Code, inspectors of the department shall have the power and authority to enter upon premises __________________________ for the purpose of making inspections.

at all reasonable times Signup and view all the answers

Inspectors of the department are empowered to issue _________________________ to any owner, agent, or occupant of real property whenever the plumbing thereon is found to be in violation of this chapter or the State Plumbing Code.

a stop order Signup and view all the answers

What four elected officials can represent the department: a. __________ b. _ c. and d. _____________

city attorneys, county attorneys, commonwealth attorneys and the attorney general Signup and view all the answers

Which courts are to be used as venues a. b. c.

The Circuit Court where the violation occurs, The Franklin Circuit Court, The District Court where the violation occurs Signup and view all the answers

No water heating device shall be sold or offered for sale in the Commonwealth of Kentucky unless it contains a ____________________________ on it.

Serial Number Signup and view all the answers

All retailers, wholesalers, and installers selling or offering for sale a water heating device shall notify the department, within ___________________________ of the date of sale.

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Any person who violates any provision of the code shall be fined not less than ___ nor more than _or imprisoned for not more than ________ days or both for each offense.

$10, $100, 90 Signup and view all the answers

All premises intended for human habitation shall be provided with ______________________

a supply of potable water Signup and view all the answers

Plumbing fixtures shall be supplied ______________________________

with water in sufficient volume and pressure Signup and view all the answers

_____________________shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures which normally require

Hot water, Hot water Signup and view all the answers

Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the _________________ of water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

minimum quantity Signup and view all the answers

________________________is required for all water heating devices

safety devices Signup and view all the answers

Every building with installed plumbing fixtures and intended for human habitation, shall be connected to __________________________ when feasible.

public sewer Signup and view all the answers

Each family dwelling unit shall have at least a. b. c. d.

1 - Water Closet, 1 - Lavatory, 1 - Kitchen Type Sink, 1 - Bathtub or Shower Signup and view all the answers

The drainage system shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to guard against ___________________________

fouling, deposit of solids and clogging Signup and view all the answers

The piping of the plumbing system shall be of __ material, free from workmanship as to give satisfactory service for its reasonable expected life.

durable, defective Signup and view all the answers

Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a _____________

liquid seal trap Signup and view all the answers

The drainage system shall be designed to provide an ___________________________________ in all pipes with no danger of siphonage, aspiration, or forcing of trap seals under conditions of ordinary use.

adequate circulation of air Signup and view all the answers

Each vent terminal shall extend to ____________________and be so installed as to minimize the possibilities of clogging and the return of foul air to the building.

the outer air Signup and view all the answers

he plumbing system shall be subjected to __________________________________

such tests as will effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the work or the material. Signup and view all the answers

No substance which will _______________________________ of pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints, or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.

clog or accentuate clogging Signup and view all the answers

Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food when necessary, the fixture, shall be connected _____________________________ with the building drainage system.

indirectly Signup and view all the answers

No water closet or similar fixture shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly ___________________________________________

lighted and ventilated. Signup and view all the answers

If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings where there is no sewer, suitable provision shall be made for disposing of the sewage by some accepted method of ___________________________________________

sewage treatment and disposal. Signup and view all the answers

Where a plumbing drainage system is subject to backflow of sewage, suitable provision shall be made to ________________________________in the building.

prevent its overflow Signup and view all the answers

Plumbing systems shall be _______________________ in a safe and serviceable condition from the standpoint of both mechanics and health.

maintained Signup and view all the answers

All plumbing fixtures shall be so installed with regard to _____________________ for their intended use and for cleaning.

spacing as to be accessible Signup and view all the answers

Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to preservation of the ________________________

strength of structural members and prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage Signup and view all the answers

Sewage or other waste shall not be discharged into ________________________ unless it has first been subjected to some acceptable form of treatment

surface or sub-surface water Signup and view all the answers

Prior to license renewal a licensee or certificate holder shall submit proof of __________________ to the department.

Continuing Education Signup and view all the answers

A licensee may carry forward the excess up to credit hours into the _________________ years.

12, 2 successive educational years Signup and view all the answers

Continuing education hours shall not be required for a first renewal if the initial license was issued within ____________________ of renewal.

12 Signup and view all the answers

No more than _________________ of safety shall be accepted towards the required annual number of continuing education hours.

2 Signup and view all the answers

An inactive licensee or inactive certification ____________________ be required to attend or submit proof of annual continuing education.

shall not Signup and view all the answers

rior to reactivation of a license the licensee, shall provide proof that the licensee or certificate holder has completed the required _________________ continuing education hours in the twelve (12) months preceding reactivation.

annual number of Signup and view all the answers

Each master plumber’s and journeyman plumber’s continuing education courses shall relate to one (1) or more of the following: a. b. c. d.

Business, Job Safety, The Kentucky State Plumbing Code, Subject matter directly related to the plumbing trade Signup and view all the answers

Each vehicle used by a plumbing business shall have ____________________________

Master Plumber’s Kentucky License number Signup and view all the answers

All identification required by this administrative the plumbing code shall be in letters and numbers not smaller than _________________high and shall be legible and visible on the outside of the vehicle.

3 inches Signup and view all the answers

All payments submitted to the department shall be made payable to the

Kentucky State Trerasurer Signup and view all the answers

A refund for an installation permit shall be given if the refund request is received by the department _date of issuance of the permit; and ____________________________________

within 6 months of, work has not begun on the project for which the permit was issued Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applicability of Chapter

Does not apply to persons who are employed or act as a registered professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect.
Does not apply to persons employed by the Kentucky Water Development Board, Department for Environmental Protection, Department for Local Government, and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Does not apply to persons whose activity is confined to work on a private water system that doesn't serve more than 10 dwelling units.

Licensing

To engage in plumbing, one must hold a valid master or journeyman plumber’s license.
A person, firm, or corporation must maintain general liability insurance and submit proof of compliance with Kentucky's workers' compensation and unemployment laws.
The department may issue a license to those holding a valid license in other states if:
- The other state has a statewide plumbing code
- The other state's examination is at least equal to Kentucky's
- The other state agrees to reciprocate with Kentucky
Renewed licenses expire on the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
Applicants for license renewal must show evidence of completing 8 hours of continuing education.

License Revocation and Suspension

The department may revoke or suspend any plumber's license if the licensee:
- Fails to comply with any provision of this chapter
- Obtains a license through fraud or misrepresentation
- Engages in acts that are unsafe, improper, and unprofessional
- Allows their license to be used by another person
- Practices plumbing without a valid license.

Plumbing Inspector Requirements

Plumbing inspectors must have at least 5 years of experience as a journeyman plumber.
No person can claim to be a licensed master or journeyman plumber unless they have a valid license.
A company or individual principal may engage in the business of plumbing if a person connected with that company or individual principal in responsible charge of the plumbing work is a licensed master plumber.
Any master plumber in responsible charge of plumbing work must notify the department when commencing or severing their connection with the company or individual principal.

State Plumbing Code

The department shall promulgate a code to be known as the Kentucky State Plumbing Code.
No person, firm, or corporation shall construct, install, or alter any plumbing without first having a valid installation permit.
No person shall use lead or galvanized material in plumbing or drainage work.
No permanent water supply shall be provided to any building by any public utility or water district where the interior plumbing system does not comply with the State Plumbing Code.

Enforcement

Inspectors of the department have the power and authority to enter upon premises at reasonable times to make inspections.
Inspectors may issue notices of violation to any owner, agent, or occupant of real property whenever the plumbing is found to be in violation of the chapter or the State Plumbing Code.

Department Representation and Venue

The department can be represented by:
- The Attorney General
- The Commissioner of the Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction
- The Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services
- The Executive Director of the Kentucky Water Development Board
Plumbing cases shall be heard in the Court of Justice, District Court, or Circuit Court.

Safety and Compliance

Water heating devices sold in Kentucky must contain a label with the model number, serial number, and the words "Manufactured to meet Kentucky's plumbing code."
Retailers, wholesalers, and installers selling or offering for sale a water heating device shall notify the department of the sale.
Any person who violates any provision of the code shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both for each offense.

Plumbing Requirements

Each family dwelling unit shall have at least:
- One (1) water closet
- One (1) lavatory
- One (1) bathtub or shower
- One (1) kitchen sink

Drainage System

The drainage system shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to guard against the accumulation of sewage and waste.
The piping shall be of strong, durable material, free from defects in workmanship and shall give satisfactory service for its reasonable expected life.
Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a watertight trap.
The drainage system shall be designed to provide an adequate, continuous, and unobstructed flow in all pipes with no danger of siphonage, aspiration, or forcing of trap seals under conditions of ordinary use.

Vent Terminals

Each vent terminal should extend to a least 3 feet above the roof.
Vent terminals should be installed to minimize the possibility of clogging and foul air return to the building.

Sewage Disposal

No substance that can damage the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy pipes or their joints, or interfere with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.
Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food when necessary. Fixtures should be connected with the building drainage system.
No water closet or similar fixture shall be located in a room or compartment that is not properly ventilated.
If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings where there is no sewer, suitable provision shall be made for disposing of the sewage by some accepted method of treatment.
Where a plumbing drainage system is subject to backflow of sewage, suitable provision shall be made to prevent that backflow in the building.

General Requirements

Plumbing systems shall be maintained in safe and serviceable condition from the standpoint of both mechanics and health.
All plumbing fixtures shall be installed with regard to access for their intended use and for cleaning.
Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to preservation of the natural beauty of the environment.
Sewage or other waste shall not be discharged into natural bodies of water unless it has first been subjected to some acceptable form of treatment.

Continuing Education

Prior to license renewal, a licensee or certificate holder shall submit proof of completing 8 hours of continuing education to the department.
A licensee can carry forward the excess up to 8 credit hours into the subsequent two years.
Continuing education hours are not required for a first renewal if the initial license was issued within one (1) year of renewal.
No more than 2 hours of safety shall be accepted towards the required annual number of continuing education hours.
An inactive licensee or inactive certification holder is not required to attend or submit proof of annual continuing education.
Before reactivation of a license, the licensee shall provide proof that the licensee completed the required 8 continuing education hours in the twelve (12) months preceding reactivation.

Continuing Education Subject Matter

Continuing education courses shall relate to one (1) or more of the following:
- Health and Safety
- Technical/Vocational
- Business/Management

Vehicle Requirements

Each vehicle used by a plumbing business shall have a company name and license number prominently displayed.
All identification required by this administrative plumbing code shall be in letters and numbers not smaller than one (1) inch high and shall be legible and visible on the outside of the vehicle.

Payments and Refunds

All payments submitted to the department shall be made payable to the "Commonwealth of Kentucky."
A refund for an installation permit will be given if:
- The refund request is received by the department within 30 days of the date of issuance of the permit; and
- The work has not yet begun.

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