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Plumbing Code Study Guide
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Term

This document shall be known as the _____

 

A) Uniform Plumbing Code

B) Universal Plumbing Code

C) National Plumbing Code

D) World Plumbing Code

Definition
A) Uniform Plumbing Code (101.1)
Term

The ___ may require the submission of plans, specifications, drawings, and such other information, prior to the commencement of work regulated by this code.

 

A) Plumbing Inspector

B) Building Authority

C) Authority Having Jurisdiction

D) Building Official

Definition
C) Authority Having Jurisdiction (103.3)
Term

The Provisions of ___ shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction.

 

A) This Code

B) The Building Code

C) The International Code

D) NFPA 99C

Definition
A) This Code (101.2)
Term

All openings into a drainage or vent system, except those openings to which plumbing fixtures are properly connected or that constitute vent terminals, shall be permanently plugged or capped ___ in accordance with this code.

 

A) With Old Rags

B) With Duct Tape

C) Using Appropriate Materials

D) With Plastic Tape

Definition
C) Using Appropriate Materials (102.4.2)
Term

The ___ shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems.

 

A) City

B) Plumbing Inspector

C) Owner or Owner's Agent

D) Building Department

Definition
C) Owner or Owner's Agent (102.3)
Term

Plumbing systems, lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code shall be shall be permitted to have their use, maintenance, or repair continued as long as the original design has no hazard ___ created by such plumbing system.

 

A) The Owner

B) A Tennant

C) The City

D) Life, Health, or Property

Definition
D) Life, Health, or Property (102.2)
Term

When the requirements within the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict with the requirements of the mechanical code, ___ shall prevail.

 

A) The Mechanical Code

B) This Code

C) The Building Code

D) Either Code

Definition
B) This Code (102.1)
Term

Plumbing systems that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined by the building code, shall be in accordance with the requirements of ___ that are applicable to the new use or occupancy.

 

A) The Code in Effect at Time of Construction

B) This Code

C) The Building Code

D) The Plumbing Inspector

Definition
B) This Code (102.6)
Term

Parts of the plumbing system of a building or part thereof that is moved from one foundation to another, or from one location to another, shall be in accordance with the provisions of ___ for new installations.

 

A) The Building Code

B) The Code in Effect When Originally Constructed

C) The Plumbing Code

D) Any Code

Definition
C) The Plumbing Code (102.7)
Term

The ___ shall be the authority duly appointed to enforce the code.

 

A) Authority Having Jurisdiction

B) Plumbing Inspector

C) Building Official

D) Building Inspector

Definition
A) Authority Having Jurisdiction (103.1)
Term

Where work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to order the ___ by notice in writing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done.

 

A) Completion of Work

B) Immediate Inspection

C) Work Stopped

D) Summons to Court

Definition
C) Work Stopped (106.4)
Term

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make any installation, alteration, repair, replacement, or remodel a plumbing system regulated by this code, except as permitted elsewhere in this chapter, without first obtaining ___.

 

A) Permission

B) Authorization

C) A Separate Plumbing Permit

D) A Work Order from Owner

Definition
C) A Separate Plumbing Permit (104.1)
Term

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file ___ therefore in writing on a form furnished by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for that purpose.

 

A) A Request

B) For Permission

C) An Application

D) Plans

Definition
C) An Application (104.3)
Term

Plumbing systems for which a permit is required by this code shall be inspected by the ___.

 

A) Building Inspector

B) Authority Having Jurisdiction

C) Mechanical Inspector

D) Health Department

Definition
B) Authority Having Jurisdiction (105.1)
Term

Plumbing systems shall be ___ in accordance with this code or the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

 

A) Inspected

B) Installed

C) Tested and Approved

D) Permitted

Definition
C) Tested and Approved (105.3)
Term

It shall be the duty of the ___ authorized by a permit to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that such work is ready for inspection.

 

A) Person Doing the Work

B) Plumber

C) Owner

D) General Contractor

Definition
A) Person Doing the Work (105.2.3)
Term

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that work is ready for inspection not less than ___ hours before the work is to be inspected.

 

A) 72

B) 24

C) 48

D) 12

Definition
B) 24 Hours (105.2.4)
Term

It shall be the duty of the ___ to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the notification for inspection to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

 

A) Owner

B) General Contractor

C) Person Doing the Work

D) Holder of the Permit

Definition
D) Holder of the Permit (105.2.5)
Term

No person shall make connections from a source of energy or fuel to any plumbing system or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is required until approved by the ___.

 

A) Gas Company

B) Authority Having Jurisdiction

C) Owner

D) Contractor

Definition
B) Authority Having Jurisdiction (105.4)
Term

The purpose of this code is to provide ___ for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

 

A) Guidelines

B) Maximum Requirements and Standards

C) Suggested Ways of Installation

D) Minimum Requirements and Standards

Definition
D) Minimum Requirements and Standards (101.3)
Term

If a court finds a portion of the code unconstitutional ___.

 

A) The entire code is invalid

B) The rest of the code remains in force and valid

C) That portion is still valid

D) The Authority Having Jurisdiction can overrule the court decision

Definition
B) The rest of the code remains in force and valid (101.4)
Term

Whenever, in this code, reference is made to an appendix, the appendix shall not apply unless specifically ___.

 

A) Adopted

B) Stated

C) Noted

D) Provided For

Definition
A) Adopted (102.8)
Term

Temporary connection of the plumbing equipment to the source of energy or fuel for the purpose of testing ___.

 

A) Is not allowed unless the inspector is present

B) Shall be permitted to be authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction

C) Is not allowed unless the equipment has been inspected and approved

D) Is not allowed under any circumstances

Definition
B) Shall be permitted to be authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (105.4)
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