IPC General Regulations and Administration 3

Question 1

Under the IPC, what recourse does a person have when they disagree with a decision of the code official?

Accepted Answer

They may appeal to the board of appeals

Answer

The IPC provides for a board of appeals where persons may challenge decisions of the code official.

Question 2

According to the IPC, what records must the code official maintain?

Accepted Answer

Records of permits, inspections, and violations

Answer

The code official is required to maintain official records of permits issued, inspections conducted, and violations identified.

Question 3

What does the IPC state about plumbing installations in flood hazard areas?

Accepted Answer

Plumbing must be installed above the design flood elevation

Answer

The IPC requires that plumbing installations in flood hazard areas be designed and installed to resist flood damage, with components located above the design flood elevation where applicable.

Question 4

Under the IPC, who bears the liability for plumbing work that does not comply with the approved plans?

Accepted Answer

The permit holder and contractor

Answer

The permit holder and the contractor performing the work bear liability for ensuring that plumbing installations conform to the approved plans and code requirements.

Question 5

According to the IPC, what is required when a portion of a plumbing system is to be permanently abandoned?

Accepted Answer

Cap or plug all openings and notify the code official

Answer

The IPC requires that abandoned plumbing systems or portions thereof be properly capped or plugged and that the code official be notified.

IPC - International Plumbing Code Practice Test

IPC - International Plumbing Code Practice Test

IPC General Regulations and Administration 3