Free IPC Safety and General Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is suitable for testing a DWV system for leaks?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Air

Answer

Water

Answer

Smoke

Question 2

All pipes used in plumbing applications will have all of the following markings except:

Accepted Answer

Length of pipe

Answer

Pressure rating in psi

Answer

Nominal pipe size

Answer

Manufacturer's brand name

Question 3

What is the minimum unobstructed opening of egress when a shower door is installed for a typical shower?

Accepted Answer

22 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

30 inches

Question 4

Water heaters, hose bibs and sill cocks are normally protected from backflow with ________.

Accepted Answer

A vacuum breaker

Answer

An air gap

Answer

An air break

Answer

A reduced-pressure backflow preventer

Question 5

In Med Gas systems, the exhaust from vacuum pumps must be discharged into the following:

Accepted Answer

Outdoors

Answer

Designated receptor

Answer

Indirect drain

Answer

Relief vent

Question 6

Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must be ________.

Accepted Answer

Filtered

Answer

Measured

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Flow controlled

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Monitored

Question 7

What is the maximum amount of time that gray water is allowed to be retained for use to flush a toilet or urinal?

Accepted Answer

72 hours

Answer

24 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

96 hours

Question 8

What is the likely height of a handicapped toilet?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

13 inches

Answer

15 inches

Answer

22 inches

Question 9

Which of the following is considered to be the best method for connecting indirect waste to a sanitary drainage system?

Accepted Answer

Air gap

Answer

Air break

Answer

Both A and B

Answer

None of the above

Question 10

Flexible water connections are required to be _________.

Accepted Answer

accessible

Answer

readily accessible

Answer

limited to first-floor installations

Answer

supported