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- The person procuring the plumbing permit shall furnish all _____________________________ for inspections and tests.
- 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 _____________________.
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.
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 ___________________.
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.
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 house sewer shall be tested by __________________, ___________________ or _______________ test .
A ___________________ or Y connection shall be provided at the property line for testing.
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.
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 ____________
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.
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.
____________________ 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 ________________________ 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.
- 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
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 _____________________________.
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 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 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 .
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.
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.
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 ______________________________.
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 ___________________.
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 _________.
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.
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.
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. _____________________________
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 water service shall be installed at least __________________________ in depth.
A sewer shall have at least an ___________________________ inch cover.
A sewer shall have at least an ___________________________ inch cover.
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 ____________________________
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 ____________________________
Four materials for building sewers a.__________________________ b.__________________________ c.___________________________ d.____________________________
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._______________________________________
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 _____________________.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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._____________________________________
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.
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 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 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 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.
A fixture trap shall have a water seal not less than ____________ nor more than ________ inches.
When can a fixture be double trapped? ____________________
When can a fixture be double trapped? ____________________
A trap shall be protected from _________________________ and
___________________ by an __________________________.
A trap shall be protected from _________________________ and ___________________ by an __________________________.
A crown vent shall be permitted. True or False
A crown vent shall be permitted. True or False
A fixture branch on a water closet shall not be more than __________
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?
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
A cleanout for the building drain shall be within ________________ for the exterior wall
The building drain cleanout shall be __________________________.
The building drain cleanout shall be __________________________.
Minimum grade for a building drain is ______________
Minimum grade for a building drain is ______________
When are dead ends allowed? _____________________
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 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 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 __________________
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? _______
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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 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 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
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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