Plumbing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Trap arms and fixture drains are to be installed with roughly _____ of an inch downward slope for every foot of trap arm length correct answer: 1/4" per foot less than 3" - 1/8" per foot 4" and higher What can put a great deal of stress on your neck, shoulders, back, and legs when lifting heavy objects? correct answer: not bending at your knees and keeping your back straight The Propane Storage and Handling Code is ______________. correct answer: B149.2-00 The wires of a thermost...

Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the ______ A. Lowest to highest point B. Lowest to at least 5' head C. Lowest to at least 10' head D. Lowest to at least ground level correct answer: C. Lowest to at least 10' head Hot and cold water piping may be tested with ____ A. 40 psi-150 psi water for 10 minutes B. 35 psi for at least 15 minutes C. 50 psi or the working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes D. 100 psi of ai...

Which of the following traps are permitted by special permission? A. bell B. S C. drum D. crown vented trap correct answer: C A roof mounted ari conditioner unit is condensing at the rate of 5 GPM. How much DFU? A. 4 B. 5 C. 10 D. 12 correct answer: B According to the International Plumbing Code, when plastic piping is installed in a concealed location and passing through a stud joist or rafter, the piping may not pass any closer than ___ inches from the edge of the wood member. ...

PVC pipe correct answer: schedule 40, schedule 80, and (DWV) CPVC correct answer: rated for 180°F at 100 (psi) ABS pipe correct answer: used for building drain, waste and vents Polybutylene (PB) pipe correct answer: flexible tubing used for coldwater building supply and underground sprinkler systems Polyethylene (PE) pipe correct answer: for industrial piping systems, as well as for buried gas and water pipelines. Polyproylene (PP) pipe correct answer: used for industrial...

_____ plumbing products and materials shall be listed by a third-party certification agency as complying with the referenced standards. correct answer: All Sleeves for pipes that pass through a foundation wall shall be _____ pipe sizes greater than the pipe passing through the wall. correct answer: two pipe sizes Exterior water supply system piping shall be installed not less than _____ inches below frost line and not less than _____ inches below grade. correct answer: 6 in. 12 in. I...

IRC Plumbing Practice Test 2024/2025 Actual Questions and Answers Solved 100%

BRANCH VENT correct answer: A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent. CIRCUIT VENT correct answer: A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack. COMMON VENT correct answer: A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures. A single vent that ventilates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture. ...

Kentucky Journeyman Plumbing Test Questions With Complete Solutions

"OSHA/Safety" related statement: According to OSHA, a competent person is a __________________ . correct answer: Worker who can identify hazards and is authorized to take prompt corrective measures OSHA stands for __________________. correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration One simple way to help ensure a safe work site is to __________________. correct answer: check the job site periodically to remove clutter You see a co-worker fooling around-(horseplay) on t...

This act is permitted without a plumbing license correct answer: plumbing work done by a homeowner on his residence To protect the health and safety of the citizens of Texas, the board shall adopt __________ and __________ as existed on May 31, 2001 correct answer: Uniform Plumbing Code, International PLUMBING Code A person who desires to learn plumbing and works at all times under the supervision of a licensed plumber correct answer: Apprentice A person holding a license must comple...