EXAM
1. GIVEN
A journeyman plumber has been issued a plumbing permit-(by the local
plumbing inspector) for a bath renovation
in a one-story single-family ranch. The plumber begins the work 92-days after
the permit was issued by the local plumbing
inspector.
QUESTION
What answer below shall be considered most correct to complete the
following "Plumbing code knowledge"
related statement
The plumbing permit is .
A) Valid, the work can be started at any time once the permit is issued.
,B) Invalid the code requires work to begin within 30-days of issuance.
C) Valid, the code allows work to begin anytime within 6-months of permit
issuance.
D) Invalid the code requires work to begin within 90-days of issuance.
Answer Answer D
2. GIVEN
A journeyman plumber will be installing the water distribution system and
sanitary drainage, waste and vent
system for 4-story residential building. The building is served by a municipal
water service and sewer. A common parking
area for eight vehicles is located directly below the living-quarters of the build-
ing.
QUESTION
What answer below shall be considered most correct to complete the
following "Plumbing code
,knowledge" related statement
The code requires that the building also include the installation of .
A) Floor drains that are connected to a DEP authorized waste holding tank.
B) Catch basin drains installed to direct storm-water runoff to a retention area.
C) Floor drains that are connected to a sand, gasoline and oil separator.
D) Trough drains that are tied into the stormwater run-off system at the parking
area.
Answer Answer C
3. What answer below shall be considered most correct to complete the follow-
ing "Plumbing code knowledge" related
statement
The code states that when installing the piping for a floor outlet type water
closet/toilet or similar fixture, the
, maximum developed length of the vertical piping distance shall not exceed
-inches from the finish floor of the fixture
served to the center line of the horizontal drain serving such fixture.
A) 30 B) 18 C) 20 D) 24
Answer Answer C
4. What answer below shall be considered most correct to complete the follow-
ing "Plumbing code knowledge" related
statement
The code states that acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene pipe and fit- tings may
be installed .
A) ABS is prohibited piping ONLY PVC can be used.
B) Below or above grade for DWV in residential buildings.
C) Above ground only when used for special hazardous waste piping.
D) Below grade for DWV in commercial buildings.