_<\/em> screwdriver has two straight and two phillips blades
4-in-1<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlumbers can use all of these for leveling
level, straightedge, chalk line<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also known as a builder’s level
Surveyor’s level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mounts on a tripod
Builder’s level<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A builder’s level rotates
360 degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stadia Rod
graduated stick used to find elevations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rate of fall
difference in elevation divided by length of run<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horizontal cross hair in builder’s level telescope
used to make reading of measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Automatic level
Self-adjusting to maintain a horizontal line of sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laser
instrument that amplifies or strengthens light, projecting it as a thin beam<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Long-term exposure to laser light beam
may cause eye injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A worker using a laser
Must be qualified to operate such equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An unattended laser
Should be shut off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beam Target
What does the laser beam strike when projecting through a pipe during installation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydraulics
The study of the characteristics of fluids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weight of one cubic foot of water
62.4 lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As water depth increases
Water pressure increases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calculate psi at base of a tower
62.4 divided by 144 times the depth of the tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressure in psi at base of a 175′ tower
75.83<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pressure head
Pressure available at some point in the water system measured by the depth of a column of water above the point where the measurement is taken<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 1′ column of water exerts
.43 psi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The effects of friction on water pressure and flow
Must be considered by plumbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Streamlined flow
produces less friction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turbulent flow
produces more friction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grade L copper pipe
Comparing schedule 40 plastic pipe and grade l copper, which has less head loss?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water hammer
Can cause pipes to vibrate and possibly burst<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pneumatics
The study of compressible gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upward bend
Likely to cause an air lock in a low-pressure piping system that blocks flow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
False
Under normal conditions a sanitary or storm system is completely full of water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scale drawings
May use fractions of inches to represent feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prints
Drawings are frequently called:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May use prints
A building official, contractor, or a supplier<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plot Plan
Location of structure on the lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elevation Drawings
Exterior appearance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Floor Plan
Describes arrangement of rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foundation plan
Describe size and shape of footing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detail drawings
Construction of walls, stairs, and doors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifications
A set of instructions that provide info about materials and work quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vertical distances
Indicated by a section view for DWV piping<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feet and inches
Dimensions usually used in architectural drawings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6′-11″
83 inches written on prints<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symbols used to indicate limits of particular dimensions
Arrowheads, dots, and diagonal lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cast Iron
CI<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clean Out
CO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cold Water
CW<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot Water
HW<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dish washer
DW<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Floor Drain
FD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hose Bibb
HB<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Galvanized Iron
GI<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plastic
PLAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plumbing
PLBG<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lavatory
LAV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Title block
to find correct scale of drawings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soldered or cemented
symbol with a line and circles on each end<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/4″ or 1mm=50mm
Scale customarily used in building plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A wall on three sides
A recessed tub has what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three types of piping sketches
Plan view, two-dimensional, and isometric<\/p>\n\n\n\n
plan view
piping sketch frequently drawn on the job site<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plan view 1
Locate known points<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plan view 2
Lightly draw pipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plan view 3
Indicate fitting symbols<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plan view 4
Darken lines and add notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
120 or 30 degrees
Angles where lines converge on an isometric axis from horizontal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horizontal
Grid paper that is extremely helpful in making an isometric sketch<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural fiber ropes
used extensively in construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manila rope
Made from the fiber of a wild banana plant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
American Hemp Rope
80% as strong as no. 1 manila rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sisal Rope
60% as strong as no. 1 manila rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cotton Rope
50% as strong as no. 1 manila rope<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manufactured fibers from which ropes are made
Nylon, Rayon, Glass<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dacron Fibers
Stronger than hemp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resist rot and deterioration
Synthetic fiber ropes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What not to do with your ropes
Run across sharp surfaces, allowing to freeze<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hoist standard
Attached to scaffold and permits loads to be lifted by a person at the base of the scaffold<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winch Crane
Hoisting device that is used in large buildings to lift large pipes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lever hoist
hoisting device that has a ratchet mechanism that causes it to be operated slower than other devices<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paint
what should you not put on a wooden ladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extension ladder
has two or more sections that can be extended to adjust length<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stepladder
self supporting, non adjustable, and ranges from 4′ to 16′ in length<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Articulated ladder
has hinged joints enabling it to be used in a variety of configurations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The health and safety of the people
minimum standards in buildings are specified to protect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zoning laws
laws that regulate the type of structure that can be built in a given area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separate
Within zoning laws, residential, office, and industrial activities are<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building codes
Control quality of building material, quality of work, an the number and type of exits<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Separate from each other
Plumbing and electrical codes in a building code are almost always<\/p>\n\n\n\n
False
enforcement of the plumbing code is almost always delegated to the national plumbing commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plans and specifications
When applying for a building permit, a contractor must submit two copies of what to a building inspector?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
False
After a permit is obtained, a construction project will be inspected only after completion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Model codes
These were developed to provide a degree of standardization<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A court order
If work being done does not meet codes, building officials can obtain what to stop work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local governments, architects, plumbers
All involved in the development of plumbing codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adopted by the local government
Before a model plumbing code can be enforced, it must be adopted by the local government<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOCA Basic Building Code
Building Officials ad Code Administrators international Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICBO Plumbing code
International Conference of building Officials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One-and Two-Family Dwelling Code
Council of American Building Officials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standard Plumbing Code
Southern Building Code Congress International Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uniform Plumbing Code
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
False
Plumbers have the authority to modify code to meet their needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Definition of terms used, requirements for plumbing fixtures, requirements for the design of vents
Well-written code components<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three stories
The International Residential Code (IRC) is applicable to plumbing work in townhouses not more than __<\/em> in height with a separate means of egress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n101.2
The International Residential Code (IRC) is applicable to plumbing work in townhouses not more than three stories in height with a separate means of egress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specifically adopted
The provisions of the appendices do not apply unless __<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n101.2
The provisions of the appendices do not apply unless specifically adopted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cost
In order to safeguard life, health, and property, the IPC does not regulate __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n101.3
In order to safeguard life, health, and property, the IPC does not regulate cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specific
Where different sections of code specify diff requirements, the __<\/em> requirements shall apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n102.1
Where different sections of code specify diff requirements, the specific requirements shall apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hazard to property
Existing plumbing systems must be brought into compliance with IPC if system is __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n102.2
Existing plumbing systems must be brought into compliance with IPC if system is A hazard to property<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More specific
Where code provisions conflict with the referenced standard, the __<\/em> provisions shall apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n102.8.1
Where code provisions conflict with the referenced standard, the more specific provisions shall apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n105.2
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall State the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
research reports
for materials not specifically covered by the code, supporting data necessary to verify compliance with with the code must include<\/p>\n\n\n\n
105.2.1
for materials not specifically covered by the code, supporting data necessary to verify compliance with with the code must include research reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An approved agency
Tests performed by __<\/em> may be required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n105.3.2
Tests performed by an approved agency may be required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
as required for public records
required department records shall be retained<\/p>\n\n\n\n
105.3.3
required department records shall be retained as required for public records<\/p>\n\n\n\n
chief appointing authority
the code official shall be appointed by the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
103.2
the code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n
requirements
the prescribed portions of the standards referenced in the IPC and listed in CH 15 are considered<\/p>\n\n\n\n
102.8
the prescribed portions of the standards referenced in the IPC and listed in CH 15 are considered requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n
required by state law
the code official shall require construction documents and specifications to be prepared by a registered design professional when<\/p>\n\n\n\n
106.3.1
the code official shall require construction documents and specifications to be prepared by a registered design professional when required by state law<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a code requirement should be waived
the board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that<\/p>\n\n\n\n
109.1
the board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that a code requirement should be waived<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2
construction documents for buildings more than __<\/em> stories in height shall indicate the materials and methods for maintaining the required fire resistance rating<\/p>\n\n\n\n106.3.1
construction documents for buildings more than 2 stories in height shall indicate the materials and methods for maintaining the required fire resistance rating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for testing plumbing systems
the code official may allow temporary connection to the utility source<\/p>\n\n\n\n
110.3
the code official may allow temporary connection to the utility source for testing plumbing systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that was issued based on inaccurate information
the code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n106.5.5
The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit that was based on inaccurate information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the period required for retention of public records
where tests are required as evidence of compliance with the code, the test reports shall be retained for __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n105.3.3
where tests are required as evidence of compliance with the code, the test reports shall be retained for the period required for retention of public records<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approved
When a plumbing permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
106.5.1
When a plumbing permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped Approved<\/p>\n\n\n\n
180
generally, one set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code official for at least _<\/em> days following completion of the work<\/p>\n\n\n\n106.5.6
generally, one set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code official for at least 180 days following completion of the work<\/p>\n\n\n\n
0.025
sheathing or wrapping for corrosion protection of pipes must be at least __<\/em> inches thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.1
sheathing or wrapping for corrosion protection of pipes must be at least 0.025 inches thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
0.0575
when concealed piping requires protection against physical damage, plates shall be not less than _<\/em> inches thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.6
when concealed piping requires protection against physical damage, plates shall be not less than 0.0575 inches thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 inches
when excavating a trench for underground piping installations, rock shall e removed to a depth of at least _<\/em> below the bottom of the pipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n306.2.2
when excavating a trench for underground piping installations, rock shall e removed to a depth of at least 3″ below the bottom of the pipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
as determined by local jurisdiction
the minimum burial depth for a building sewer is __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n305.4.1
the minimum burial depth for a building sewer is as determined by local jurisdiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n
loose soil free from rocks or frozen material
where the bedding for piping installed in a trench consists of backfill, __<\/em> is an approved material<\/p>\n\n\n\n306.3
where the bedding for piping installed in a trench consists of backfill, loose soil free from rocks or frozen material is an approved material<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6″
the initial backfill over pipe installed in a trench shall be in maximum _<\/em> layers of loose earth<\/p>\n\n\n\n306.3
the initial backfill over pipe installed in a trench shall be in maximum 6″ layers of loose earth<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12
compaction is required for the first __<\/em> inches of backfill above a pipe installed in a trench<\/p>\n\n\n\n306.3
compaction is required for the first 12 inches of backfill above a pipe installed in a trench<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a registered design professional
alterations to trusses require written approval of __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n307.4
alterations to trusses require written approval of a registered design professional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
corrosion
pipes passing through concrete walls require protection from __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n305.1
pipes passing through concrete walls require protection from corrosion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2
shield plates required to protect piping installed through notches or bored holes in framing members shall extend a minimum of __<\/em> inches above sole plates and below top plates<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.6
shield plates required to protect piping installed through notches or bored holes in framing members shall extend a minimum of 2 inches above sole plates and below top plates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12
for water piping adjacent and parallel to a wall footing, and installed at a depth of 12 inches below the bottom of the footing, the trench shall be located not less than __<\/em> inches horizontally from the footing<\/p>\n\n\n\n307.5
for water piping adjacent and parallel to a wall footing, and installed at a depth of 12 inches below the bottom of the footing, the trench shall be located not less than 12 inches horizontally from the footing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
international mechanical code IMC
the _<\/em> regulates piping materials that are exposed in plenums<\/p>\n\n\n\n307.7
the international mechanical code IMC regulates piping materials that are exposed in plenums<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 1\/2″
where concealed copper piping passes through holes bored in wood studs, shield plates are not required if the bored holes are at least __<\/em> from the nearest edge of the studs<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.6
where concealed copper piping passes through holes bored in wood studs, shield plates are not required if the bored holes are at least 1 1\/2″ from the nearest edge of the studs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 pipe sizes
a pipe sleeve in a masonry foundation wall shall be at least __<\/em> greater than the pipe passing through the wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.3
a pipe sleeve in a masonry foundation wall shall be at least 2 pipe sizes greater than the pipe passing through the wall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
third-party certification
materials used in plumbing systems must be listed by a __<\/em> agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n303.4
materials used in plumbing systems must be listed by a third-party certification agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
building traps
the approved methods for preventing rodents from entering a structure do not include __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n304.2,3,4
the approved methods for preventing rodents from entering a structure do not include building traps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12
the minimum burial depth of exterior water service piping is __<\/em> inches below grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n305.4
the minimum burial depth of exterior water service piping is 12 inches below grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n
36
where the frost line is established at 30″, water service pipe shall be installed a minimum of _<\/em> inches below grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n304.5
where the frost line is established at 30″, water service pipe shall be installed a minimum of 36 inches below grade<\/p>\n\n\n\n
blocks
the code does not permit the use of __<\/em> to support and maintain the grade of drainage piping in a trench<\/p>\n\n\n\n306.2
the code does not permit the use of blocks to support and maintain the grade of drainage piping in a trench<\/p>\n\n\n\n
clothes washer
a _<\/em> is permitted to discharge to an approved nonpotable water system<\/p>\n\n\n\n301.3
a clothes washer is permitted to discharge to an approved non potable water system<\/p>\n\n\n\n
more restrictive
when there is a conflict between the requirements of the code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions, the _<\/em> requirements apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n301.7
when there is a conflict between the requirements of the code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions, the more restrictive requirements apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n
48″
When installed horizontally, 1 1\/4″ polypropylene pipe shall be supported at maximum intervals of __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n308.5
When installed horizontally, 1 1\/4″ polypropylene pipe shall be supported at maximum intervals of 48″<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sway bracing
a horizontal 4″ polypropylene water pipe with compression sleeve joints and two 90-degree turns requires __<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n308.6
a horizontal 4″ polypropylene water pipe with compression sleeve joints and two 90-degree turns requires sway bracing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3
One 1\/2″ CPVC water pipe installed horizontally shall be supported at maximum intervals of __<\/em> feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n308.5
One 1\/2″ CPVC water pipe installed horizontally shall be supported at maximum intervals of 3 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10
Support hangers for 10′ lengths of cast iron soil pipe suspended from a ceiling shall be spaced no more than __<\/em> feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n308.5
Support hangers for 10′ lengths of cast iron soil pipe suspended from a ceiling shall be spaced no more than 10 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2
PVC pipe installed vertically requires a guide installed midway between required supports for pipe sizes _<\/em> inches and smaller<\/p>\n\n\n\n308.5
PVC pipe installed vertically requires a guide installed midway between required supports for pipe sizes 2 inches and smaller<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flashing
which of the following is not specifically allowed for sealing around a pipe that passes through an exterior wall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
315.1
which of the following is not specifically allowed for sealing around a pipe that passes through an exterior wall? (Flashing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12
When located in a flood hazard area, the top of a potable water well casing without a sealed cover shall extend not less than __<\/em> inches above the design flood elevation<\/p>\n\n\n\n309.2
When located in a flood hazard area, the top of a potable water well casing without a sealed cover shall extend not less than 12 inches above the design flood elevation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
0.10
When performing an air test on cast iron drain, waste and vent (DWV) piping at a pressure of 5 psi, the test gauge shall be marked at maximum __<\/em> psi increments<\/p>\n\n\n\n