FREE IPC Compliance and Plumbing Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

A plumbing permit is required for the replacement of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Water heater

Answer

Explanation:
A plumbing permit is not needed for the direct replacement of any plumbing fixture, except for a water heater. However, if a fixture location is changed, a permit is required. In other words, you can remove a toilet and replace it with a new one without the need for a permit. But, if you move the closest flange in any way, a permit is required. This is true for all plumbing fixtures.

Question 2

The provisions for licensing are determined by which of the following:

Accepted Answer

Authority having jurisdiction

Answer

Explanation:
The authority having jurisdiction determines the provisions for licensing. State Plumbing Boards determine requirements and provide testing of qualified applicants to become licensed. Plumbing inspectors enforce codes adopted by the AHJ.

Question 3

The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptor's flood rim is __________________.

Accepted Answer

1"

Answer

"Explanation:
The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptors flood rim is 1".

Question 4

Which of the following types of fixtures can be served by a combination waste and vent system?

Accepted Answer

Sinks

Answer

Explanation:
Combination-waste-and-vent (CWV) systems do not require independent vents on all fixtures. Instead of a vertical vent the fixtures approved for a CWV installation are installed with oversized drains. Due to the larger drain diameter the fixture obtains the needed air for drainage in the top section of the oversized piping. Urinals, toilets, and bidets are not allowed to be installed on CWV systems.

Question 5

You are connecting two back-to-back lavatories, two urinals and two water closets to one horizontal branch. What are the maximum number of fixtures that can be connected to a horizontal branch?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Explanation:
The plumbing code allows a maximum of eight fixture connections to a horizontal branch drain. This is also called a circuit vent.

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FREE IPC Compliance and Plumbing Systems Questions and Answers