ICC Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Code Professionals 2

Question 1

Under the International Mechanical Code, what is the minimum clearance required on the control side of heating equipment rated above 400,000 BTU/hr?

Accepted Answer

36 inches

Answer

The IMC requires 36 inches of clearance on the control side of equipment rated above 400,000 BTU/hr to allow safe access for servicing.

Question 2

Which type of trap is explicitly prohibited by the International Plumbing Code?

Accepted Answer

Drum trap

Answer

Drum traps are prohibited by the IPC because they collect debris and are difficult to clean, making them a sanitary hazard.

Question 3

In the NEC, what does the term 'listed' mean when applied to electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Equipment included in a list published by an NRTL and meeting applicable standards

Answer

NEC Article 100 defines 'listed' as equipment that has been evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) and included in their published list.

Question 4

Under the International Mechanical Code, a Type I kitchen hood must exhaust a minimum of how many cubic feet per minute per linear foot of hood over light-duty cooking equipment?

Accepted Answer

100 CFM/ft

Answer

The IMC requires Type I hoods to exhaust a minimum of 100 CFM per linear foot of hood for light-duty cooking appliances.

Question 5

The International Plumbing Code requires that water service pipe from the street to a building be installed at what minimum depth?

Accepted Answer

At or below the frost line

Answer

The IPC requires water service pipe to be installed at or below the frost line to prevent freezing, with the depth varying by local climate.

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ICC Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Code Professionals 2