Master Plumber (4)

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The person procuring the plumbing permit shall furnish all _____________________________ for inspections and tests.

equipment, material, and labor necessary

The water distribution system, as well as the water service, shall be tested with _ under a pressure of not less than the _____.

air or water, maximum working pressure under which it is to be used

A __________________ test shall be performed on the entire soil, waste, and vent system.

water

In lieu of a water test, an air pressure test may be used at a uniform pressure of per square inch (PSI). The pressure shall be maintained for _________.

5 lbs, 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water the final air test shall test the entire system by applying air pressure equivalent to a water column for a ____ minute period.

1 inch, 15 Signup and view all the answers

A house sewer shall be tested by ________, _ or _______ test .

water, air, smoke Signup and view all the answers

A ___________________ or Y connection shall be provided at the property line for testing.

4 inch test tee Signup and view all the answers

A building sewer not drained by gravity shall have a minimum of ___________ cover and shall be tested with _per square inch for a period of ______ minutes.

24 inches, 5 lbs, 15 Signup and view all the answers

Inside rain water conductors shall be tested with ___, or

water, air, smoke Signup and view all the answers

If a single check valve ,a backflow preventer or a pressure reducing valve not equipped with a bypass is installed, a _______________________ shall be installed in the cold water line near the water heater.

expansion tank Signup and view all the answers

____________________ shall provide the best level of protection in all backflow situations.

An air gap Signup and view all the answers

A ________________________ shall provide the best mechanical protection against backflow available and shall be considered equivalent to an air gap.

reduced pressure principle back pressure backflow preventer Signup and view all the answers

A reduced pressure principle back pressure backflow preventer shall be tested on at least an____________________ basis.

annual Signup and view all the answers

The water service piping to a building shall not be less than _________________ inch

3/4 Signup and view all the answers

If the water service piping is made of plastic or other nonconductive piping, the water service piping shall be installed with _____________________________.

an insulated copper tracer wire Signup and view all the answers

The tracer wire shall be at least _____________________ AWG

18 Signup and view all the answers

The underground water service pipe from the main or water supply system to the water distribution system shall not be less than _____________ apart horizontally from the house sewer and shall be separated by undisturbed or compacted earth.

5 feet Signup and view all the answers

The pipe may be placed in the same trench if the bottom of the water service pipe at all points is at least ___________________ above the top of the sewer at its highest point .

18 inches Signup and view all the answers

If the water service pipe and sewer intersect, then ________________ shall be used on the water service pipe extending five (5) feet on either side of the intersection.

a sleeve Signup and view all the answers

The sleeve shall be _______________ each end to prevent debris from entering the sleeve.

sealed on Signup and view all the answers

A combination stop and waste valve, cock, or hydrant shall not be installed in the under- ground water distribution system without the installation of ______________________________.

an approved backflow preventer. Signup and view all the answers

Hose connections other than those intended for clothes washing machines, frost proof burial hydrants, and water heater drain valves shall be equipped with a ___________________.

vacuum breaker Signup and view all the answers

The minimum size water service from the property line to the water heater shall be _________.

3/4 inch Signup and view all the answers

More than ______________, 1⁄2 inch fixture branches shall not be supplied from a 1⁄2 inch pipe.

3 Signup and view all the answers

The branch pipe to a fixture shall terminate not more than ____________ from the point of connection to the fixture and shall be brought to the floor or wall adjacent to the fixture.

30 inches Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 materials approved for water distribution a. __ b. c. _

PEX, Copper Type K,L,M, Brass , CPVC , PVC Signup and view all the answers

Push-fit fitting systems which meet the ASSE Standard 1061, these systems are approved for _____ only using pipe sizes up to inches.

above ground use, 2 Signup and view all the answers

PVC may be used below ground under a house or building. True or False

False Signup and view all the answers

If a CPVC joint or connection is installed below ground under a house or building, the water distribution system shall be tested to at _____________ per square inch before backfilling.

100 lbs Signup and view all the answers

The joint between ferrous piping and copper or copper-alloy piping shall be made with a __________________________ to prevent electrolysis.

dielectric fitting or other insulating fitting Signup and view all the answers

A _________ or device to prevent a sudden unanticipated change in water temperature shall be installed to serve each shower compartment and shower-bath combination.

temperature balance, pressure balance control Signup and view all the answers

The main supply control valve shall be _ and be accessible from within the__ and provided with a drip or drain valve.

full port, occupied space Signup and view all the answers

The cold water branch to a hot water storage tank or water heater shall be provided with a shutoff valve located near the equipment and serving this equipment. In residential dwellings, the shutoff valve shall be placed within _____________of the water heater.

3 feeet Signup and view all the answers

A water service shall be installed at least __________________________ in depth.

30 inches Signup and view all the answers

A sewer shall have at least an ___________________________ inch cover.

18 Signup and view all the answers

Sewer piping installed under property subject to vehicular traffic shall have at least _inch cover unless it is constructed of _ or _.and encased in a minimum of inches of concrete on each side and the top. Pipe shall be covered to prevent __________________

24, cast iron, sch 40 or 80 PVC, 6, direct contact with concrete Signup and view all the answers

Four materials for building sewers a.____________ b. c._ d.______________

Cast Iron, Vitrified Clay, PVC or ABS Sch 40 & 80, Concrete Signup and view all the answers

A change in direction of a sewer shall be made only with a. ____________________ b._ c._ d._ e.___________________

Long Curves, 45 degree wyes, half wyes, quarter, sixth, eighth or sixteenth bends, sanitary tees installed on their back or sides Signup and view all the answers

The minimum size of a house sewer shall not be less than _____________________.

4 inches Signup and view all the answers

A house sewer laid in undisturbed ground shall be laid on at least _________________ of approved grillage

4 inches Signup and view all the answers

A house sewer constructed of flexible thermoplastic sewer piping shall be installed with at least_________________ of gravel on the bottom, top, and sides of the piping.

6 inches Signup and view all the answers

Sewage sumps shall be a minimum in diameter and no less than___ in depth.

24 inches, 24 inches Signup and view all the answers

A system that relies solely on a pump shall be equipped with both _ and alarm to be placed within ________ space.

an audible, visual, occupied space Signup and view all the answers

A sewage ejector serving a residential installation shall be vented with a _____________ inch vent.

2 Signup and view all the answers

An ejector serving a commercial or industrial installation shall be vented with a _______ inch vent.

3 Signup and view all the answers

A house sewer shall be open trench work, and the trenches shall be kept open until the piping has been ______________, _ and ______.

inspected, tested, approved Signup and view all the answers

A house sewer shall be laid on a grade of not less than __nor more foot.

1/8th inch, 1/4 inch per Signup and view all the answers

Name 4 materials allowed for DWV within or underneath a building: a. b. c. d._

Cast Iron, Sch 40 PVC, CPVC, ABS Signup and view all the answers

Underground waste pipe installed beneath a concrete slab shall not be less than _ in diameter; and extend no less than _ above the concrete slab.

2 in, 12 inches Signup and view all the answers

A tubular brass trap shall be ________ gauge.

17 Signup and view all the answers

A tubular brass trap, tubular PVC trap, or tubular ABS trap may be installed below the finished floor serving a fixture. True or False

False Signup and view all the answers

A fixture shall be separately trapped by a water-seal trap placed as near as possible to the fixture, but not to exceed _______________ from the bottom of the fixture to the dip of the seal.

10 inches Signup and view all the answers

A fixture trap shall have a water seal not less than ____ nor more than inches.

2 inches, 4 inches Signup and view all the answers

When can a fixture be double trapped? ____________________

never Signup and view all the answers

A trap shall be protected from _______________ and _ by an __________________.

siphonage, backpressure, indicvidual vent Signup and view all the answers

A crown vent shall be permitted. True or False

False Signup and view all the answers

A fixture branch on a water closet shall not be more than __________

4 ft 6 in Signup and view all the answers

How many 1 1/2” slip joints are allowed on the outlet side of a trap?

1 Signup and view all the answers

A cleanout for the building drain shall be within ________________ for the exterior wall

2 feet Signup and view all the answers

The building drain cleanout shall be __________________________.

2 directional or a combination of sanitary tees or wyes Signup and view all the answers

Minimum grade for a building drain is ______________

1/8th in per foot Signup and view all the answers

When are dead ends allowed? _____________________

never Signup and view all the answers

A trap shall not be used if the trap depends upon the action of a _ or a _____ for its seal.

moveable part, concealed interior partition Signup and view all the answers

A pipe passing under or through a wall shall be protected from _________________

breakage Signup and view all the answers

A pipe passing through or under cinder, concrete, or other corrosive material shall be protected against __________________

external corrosion Signup and view all the answers

How many water closets with a maximum flushing rate of one and six-tenths (1.6) gallons per flush per water closet shall be allowed to discharge into a three (3) inch soil and waste pipe? _______

4 Signup and view all the answers

The size of the house drain shall be determined by the total number of ___________________ connecting to the house drain.

fixture units Signup and view all the answers

The total _________________ of vents through the roof shall be equal to that of the house drain with a minimum of one (1) three (3) inch stack.

area Signup and view all the answers

A three (3) inch closet bend shall have a ______________________ inch flange.

4 inch by 3 inch Signup and view all the answers

A roof extension of soil and waste stacks shall run full size at _______________ above the roof.

least 1 foot Signup and view all the answers

If the roof is used for purposes other than weather protection, the extension shall not be less than __________________ above the roof.

5 feet Signup and view all the answers

A vent of less than three (3) inches in diameter shall be increased to in diameter before passing through a roof if a change in diameter is made, the fitting shall be placed at least ____________ below the roof.

3 inches, 1 foot Signup and view all the answers

An individual vent shall not be less than _____________inches in diameter

1-1/4 Signup and view all the answers

A vent or branch vent pipe shall be free from drops or sags and be so graded and connected as to _________________ the soil or waste pipe by gravity.

drip back Signup and view all the answers

A vent shall not be required on a basement floor drain if the drain branches into the house drain so that measuring along the flow line from the center of the stack, the floor drain shall not be closer than of the stack, nor farther __ feet.

5 feet, 20 Signup and view all the answers

A common vent may be used on two fixtures of identical purpose. True or False

True Signup and view all the answers

A flat vent may be allowed if the design of the building prohibits the type of venting required by this administrative regulation. True or False

True Signup and view all the answers

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The person procuring the plumbing permit shall furnish all _____________________________ for inspections and tests.

The water distribution system, as well as the water service, shall be tested with _________________ under a pressure of not less than the _____________________.

A __________________ test shall be performed on the entire soil, waste, and vent system.

In lieu of a water test, an air pressure test may be used at a uniform pressure of __________ per square inch (PSI). The pressure shall be maintained for ___________________.

After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water the final air test shall test the entire system by applying air pressure equivalent to a ____________ water column for a ________________ minute period.

A house sewer shall be tested by __________________, ___________________ or _______________ test .

A ___________________ or Y connection shall be provided at the property line for testing.

A building sewer not drained by gravity shall have a minimum of _________________ cover and shall be tested with _____________per square inch for a period of ____________ minutes.

Inside rain water conductors shall be tested with _________________, __________________ or ____________

If a single check valve ,a backflow preventer or a pressure reducing valve not equipped with a bypass is installed, a _______________________ shall be installed in the cold water line near the water heater.

____________________ shall provide the best level of protection in all backflow situations.

A ________________________ shall provide the best mechanical protection against backflow available and shall be considered equivalent to an air gap.

A reduced pressure principle back pressure backflow preventer shall be tested on at least an____________________ basis.

The water service piping to a building shall not be less than _________________ inch

If the water service piping is made of plastic or other nonconductive piping, the water service piping shall be installed with _____________________________.

The tracer wire shall be at least _____________________ AWG

The underground water service pipe from the main or water supply system to the water distribution system shall not be less than _____________ apart horizontally from the house sewer and shall be separated by undisturbed or compacted earth.

The pipe may be placed in the same trench if the bottom of the water service pipe at all points is at least ___________________ above the top of the sewer at its highest point .

If the water service pipe and sewer intersect, then ________________ shall be used on the water service pipe extending five (5) feet on either side of the intersection.

The sleeve shall be _______________ each end to prevent debris from entering the sleeve.

A combination stop and waste valve, cock, or hydrant shall not be installed in the under- ground water distribution system without the installation of ______________________________.

Hose connections other than those intended for clothes washing machines, frost proof burial hydrants, and water heater drain valves shall be equipped with a ___________________.

The minimum size water service from the property line to the water heater shall be _________.

More than ______________, 1⁄2 inch fixture branches shall not be supplied from a 1⁄2 inch pipe.

The branch pipe to a fixture shall terminate not more than ____________ from the point of connection to the fixture and shall be brought to the floor or wall adjacent to the fixture.

Name 3 materials approved for water distribution a. ______________________________ b. ____________________________ c. _____________________________

Push-fit fitting systems which meet the ASSE Standard 1061, these systems are approved for _____________________ only using pipe sizes up to ________________ inches.

PVC may be used below ground under a house or building. True or False

If a CPVC joint or connection is installed below ground under a house or building, the water distribution system shall be tested to at _____________ per square inch before backfilling.

The joint between ferrous piping and copper or copper-alloy piping shall be made with a __________________________ to prevent electrolysis.

A ___________________________ or __________________ device to prevent a sudden unanticipated change in water temperature shall be installed to serve each shower compartment and shower-bath combination.

The main supply control valve shall be ___________________ and be accessible from within the____________________ and provided with a drip or drain valve.

The cold water branch to a hot water storage tank or water heater shall be provided with a shutoff valve located near the equipment and serving this equipment. In residential dwellings, the shutoff valve shall be placed within _____________of the water heater.

A water service shall be installed at least __________________________ in depth.

A sewer shall have at least an ___________________________ inch cover.

Four materials for building sewers a.__________________________ b.__________________________ c.___________________________ d.____________________________

A change in direction of a sewer shall be made only with a. ________________________________________ b._________________________________________ c._______________________________________ d._______________________________________ e._______________________________________

The minimum size of a house sewer shall not be less than _____________________.

A house sewer laid in undisturbed ground shall be laid on at least _________________ of approved grillage

A house sewer constructed of flexible thermoplastic sewer piping shall be installed with at least_________________ of gravel on the bottom, top, and sides of the piping.

Sewage sumps shall be a minimum ______________________ in diameter and no less than_________________________ in depth.

A system that relies solely on a pump shall be equipped with both _________________ and ____________________ alarm to be placed within ________________________ space.

A sewage ejector serving a residential installation shall be vented with a _____________ inch vent.

An ejector serving a commercial or industrial installation shall be vented with a _______ inch vent.

A house sewer shall be open trench work, and the trenches shall be kept open until the piping has been __________________________, _______________________ and ________________.

A house sewer shall be laid on a grade of not less than __nor more foot.

Name 4 materials allowed for DWV within or underneath a building: a.____________________________________ b.____________________________________ c.____________________________________ d._____________________________________

Underground waste pipe installed beneath a concrete slab shall not be less than ___________ in diameter; and extend no less than ___________ above the concrete slab.

A tubular brass trap shall be ________ gauge.

A tubular brass trap, tubular PVC trap, or tubular ABS trap may be installed below the finished floor serving a fixture. True or False

A fixture shall be separately trapped by a water-seal trap placed as near as possible to the fixture, but not to exceed _______________ from the bottom of the fixture to the dip of the seal.

A fixture trap shall have a water seal not less than ____________ nor more than ________ inches.

When can a fixture be double trapped? ____________________

A trap shall be protected from _________________________ and ___________________ by an __________________________.

A crown vent shall be permitted. True or False

A fixture branch on a water closet shall not be more than __________

How many 1 1/2” slip joints are allowed on the outlet side of a trap?

A cleanout for the building drain shall be within ________________ for the exterior wall

The building drain cleanout shall be __________________________.

Minimum grade for a building drain is ______________

When are dead ends allowed? _____________________

A trap shall not be used if the trap depends upon the action of a _____________________ or a _________________________ for its seal.

A pipe passing under or through a wall shall be protected from _________________

A pipe passing through or under cinder, concrete, or other corrosive material shall be protected against __________________

How many water closets with a maximum flushing rate of one and six-tenths (1.6) gallons per flush per water closet shall be allowed to discharge into a three (3) inch soil and waste pipe? _______

The size of the house drain shall be determined by the total number of ___________________ connecting to the house drain.

The total _________________ of vents through the roof shall be equal to that of the house drain with a minimum of one (1) three (3) inch stack.

A three (3) inch closet bend shall have a ______________________ inch flange.

A roof extension of soil and waste stacks shall run full size at _______________ above the roof.

If the roof is used for purposes other than weather protection, the extension shall not be less than __________________ above the roof.

A vent of less than three (3) inches in diameter shall be increased to ________in diameter before passing through a roof if a change in diameter is made, the fitting shall be placed at least ____________________ below the roof.

An individual vent shall not be less than _____________inches in diameter

A vent or branch vent pipe shall be free from drops or sags and be so graded and connected as to _________________ the soil or waste pipe by gravity.

A vent shall not be required on a basement floor drain if the drain branches into the house drain so that measuring along the flow line from the center of the stack, the floor drain shall not be closer than ________________ of the stack, nor farther __________________ feet.

A common vent may be used on two fixtures of identical purpose. True or False

A flat vent may be allowed if the design of the building prohibits the type of venting required by this administrative regulation. True or False

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The water distribution system, as well as the water service, shall be tested with _ under a pressure of not less than the _____.

In lieu of a water test, an air pressure test may be used at a uniform pressure of per square inch (PSI). The pressure shall be maintained for _________.

After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water the final air test shall test the entire system by applying air pressure equivalent to a water column for a ____ minute period.

A house sewer shall be tested by ________, _ or _______ test .

A building sewer not drained by gravity shall have a minimum of ___________ cover and shall be tested with _per square inch for a period of ______ minutes.

Inside rain water conductors shall be tested with ___, or

Name 3 materials approved for water distribution a. __ b. c. _

Push-fit fitting systems which meet the ASSE Standard 1061, these systems are approved for _____ only using pipe sizes up to inches.

A _________ or device to prevent a sudden unanticipated change in water temperature shall be installed to serve each shower compartment and shower-bath combination.

The main supply control valve shall be _ and be accessible from within the__ and provided with a drip or drain valve.

Four materials for building sewers a.____________ b. c._ d.______________

A change in direction of a sewer shall be made only with a. ____________________ b._ c._ d._ e.___________________

Sewage sumps shall be a minimum in diameter and no less than___ in depth.

A system that relies solely on a pump shall be equipped with both _ and alarm to be placed within ________ space.

A house sewer shall be open trench work, and the trenches shall be kept open until the piping has been ______________, _ and ______.

Name 4 materials allowed for DWV within or underneath a building: a. b. c. d._

Underground waste pipe installed beneath a concrete slab shall not be less than _ in diameter; and extend no less than _ above the concrete slab.

A fixture trap shall have a water seal not less than ____ nor more than inches.

A trap shall be protected from _______________ and _ by an __________________.

A trap shall not be used if the trap depends upon the action of a _ or a _____ for its seal.

A vent of less than three (3) inches in diameter shall be increased to in diameter before passing through a roof if a change in diameter is made, the fitting shall be placed at least ____________ below the roof.

A vent shall not be required on a basement floor drain if the drain branches into the house drain so that measuring along the flow line from the center of the stack, the floor drain shall not be closer than of the stack, nor farther __ feet.