Administration, Codes, and Regulations Flashcards
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Under the IPC, which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the AHJ to condemn an existing plumbing system?
Answer: The system was installed before the current code was adopted
Plumbing legally installed under a prior code is typically grandfathered and cannot be condemned solely because newer codes differ.
What is the purpose of an 'as-built' or 'record' drawing submitted after project completion?
Answer: To document the actual installed locations of plumbing systems for future reference
As-built drawings record the actual field locations of piping and equipment, which may differ from original plans, for future maintenance or modifications.
Which organization publishes the International Plumbing Code (IPC)?
Answer: ICC
The International Code Council (ICC) publishes the IPC as part of its family of model construction codes.
A plumbing contractor fails to renew their license on time and continues to pull permits. This is best described as:
Answer: Practicing without a valid license, subject to fines and legal action
Pulling permits under an expired license constitutes practicing without a valid license, which is illegal and subject to penalties.
Under the IPC, when must sanitary drainage piping be tested before being concealed?
Answer: Before any portion of the system is covered or enclosed
The IPC requires that drainage systems be tested and approved before any portion is covered, to allow inspection of joints and connections.
Under OSHA regulations relevant to plumbing work, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers in a general industry setting?
Answer: 4 feet
OSHA's general industry standard (29 CFR 1910.23) requires fall protection at 4 feet above a lower level.
Which of the following best describes a 'cross-connection' as defined in the IPC?
Answer: Any physical connection between a potable water supply and a source of contamination
A cross-connection is any link between the potable water system and a non-potable source that could allow contamination.