Water Installation SOP Quiz
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What is the recommended torque range for tightening bolts in a star pattern?

  • 100-125 lbs
  • 75-90 lbs (correct)
  • 50-75 lbs
  • 90-100 lbs
  • How much chlorine should be placed for every 500 feet of 8-inch pipe?

  • 4 oz
  • 10 oz
  • 6 oz
  • 8 oz (correct)
  • How should the spigot end of a pipe be re-beveled if needed?

  • With a chisel and hammer
  • With a hacksaw
  • With an abrasive disk on a grinder or saw (correct)
  • With an approved blade on a rescue saw
  • How far should hydrants be installed from the edge of walkways or traffic lanes?

    <p>2'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are forms of thrust restraint?

    <p>Restrained couplings, threaded rod and thrust blocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should service taps be placed on the pipe?

    <p>10 or 2 o'clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should tapping sleeves be installed?

    <p>With a split ring design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the split ring gasket be installed on the pipe?

    <p>In a staggered pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should backfilling be done?

    <p>In accordance with the designed plan and Operator Specs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should always be worn when cutting pipe?

    <p>Eye protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the water installation process, how should the pipe be stored?

    <p>Stacked no more than 4 high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be done when locating and spotting utilities on the site?

    <p>Spot utilities before the installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the trench be free from?

    <p>Large rocks or foreign materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How wide should the ditch be in relation to the pipe?

    <p>12 inches wider than the pipe on both sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with rocks near the pipe?

    <p>They should be removed to a minimum distance of 6 inches from all sides of the pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to handle the pipe during installation?

    <p>Slings and cables rated to withstand the weight of the pipe and force of installation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before inserting the gasket into the bell end of the pipe?

    <p>Check for damage on the gasket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can small diameter pipes be belled?

    <p>Using a rock bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When completely belled, what happens to the installation and deflection lines on the spigot ends of the pipes?

    <p>They disappear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowable deflection for sizes 14-64"?

    <p>3° of deflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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