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The addition to alteration erection Uniform Plumbing Code The provisions of this code
installation , maintenance relocation , shall apply to the erection installation alteration
repair replacement or use of plumbing repair relocation , replacement , addition to , use , or
systems within this jurisdiction must maintenance of plumbing systems within this
comply with the provisions of the jurisdiction 101.2 Scope
The UPC is an ordinance Minimum: This code is an ordinance providing
providing__________ requirements and minimum requirements and standards for the
standards for the protection of the protection of the public health , safety and welfare
public health safety , and welfare Purpose . ~ ,
If a clause , phrase , section sentence Does not affect other portions of the code. Does not
subsection or this code is held affect other portions of the code Where section
unconstitutional what effect does this subsection sentence clause or phrase of this code is
have on the code ? for a reason held to be unconstitutional such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this code The legislative body hereby
declares that would have passed this code and each
section subsection sentence clause , or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that one more
sections subsections sentences clauses and phrases
are declared unconstitutional 101.4 Unconstitutional /
,When the requirements within the This code: This code Where the requirements within
jurisdiction of this Plumbing Code the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict with
conflict with the requirements of the the requirements of the mechanical code this code
Mechanical Code ,___________ shall shall prevail instances where this code applicable
prevail standards or the manufacturer's installation
instructions conflict the more stringent provisions
shall prevail Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement the
specific requirement shall prevail 102.1 Conflicts
Between Codes
If a plumbing system is lawfully in Life health or property Life health or property
existence at the time of the adoption Plumbing systems lawfully in existence at the time of
of this code , it is permitted to have its the adoption this code shall be permitted to have
maintenance , repair or use continued their use , maintenance or repair continued where the
as long as no hazard to ______________ is use maintenance , or repair is in accordance with the
created to by such system . original design and location and no hazard to life
health , or property has been created by such
plumbing system . 102.2 Existing Installations
The____________ is required to maintain Owner or owner's agent Owner or owner's agent The
sanitary and safe operation conditions owner or the owner's designated agent shall be
in plumbing and drainage systems that responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems To
are under the jurisdiction of the determine compliance with this subsection , the
Authority Having Jurisdiction . Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to
cause a plumbing system to be reinspected . 102.3
Maintenance
An appendix referenced in this code Adopted Adopted The provisions in the appendices
shall not apply unless the appendix is are intended to supplement the requirements of this
specifically : code and shall not be considered part of this code
unless formally adopted as such 102.8 Appendices
,This code shall be enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Authority Having
duly appointed Jurisdiction The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code .
For such purposes the Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall have the powers of law enforcement officer The
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this
code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code 103.1 Duties
and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdiction
General
The submission of drawings , plans , Authority Having Jurisdiction Authority Having
specifications and other such Jurisdiction The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
information prior to work regulated by permitted to require the submission of plans
this code commencing may be specifications drawings and such other information in
required by the, accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction
prior to the commencement of and at a time during
the progress of work regulated by this code The
issuance of a permit upon construction documents
shall not prevent the Authority Having Jurisdiction
from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in
said construction documents or from preventing
construction operations being carried on thereunder
where in violation of this code or of other pertinent
ordinance or from revoking certificate of approval
where issued in error 103.3 Applications and Permits
What is the first step in obtaining a Filing an application Filing an application To obtain a
plumbing permit ? permit the applicant shall first file an application
therefore in writing on a form furnished by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction for that purpose .
An applicant wishing to obtain a An applicant wishing to obtain a permit must
permit must file___________ on a form file___________ on a form furnished by the Authority
furnished by the Authority Having Having Jurisdiction for this purpose in writing .
Jurisdiction for this purpose in writing .
, A permit issued under the provisions 180 days 180 days permit issued by the Authority
of this code shall expire by limitation Having Jurisdiction under the provisions of this code
and become null and void if the work shall expire by limitation and become null and void
authorized by such permit is not where the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within____________ days from commenced within 180 days from the date of such
the date of such permit permit , or where the work authorized by such permit
suspended or abandoned at a time after the work has
commenced for period of 180 days . 104.4.3
Expiration
Notification for inspection shall be 24 hours 24 hours It shall be the duty the person
given not less than__________ hours doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the
before the work is to be inspected . Authority Having Jurisdiction orally or in writing , that
said work ready for inspection Such notification shall
be given not less than 24 hours before work is to be
inspected . 105.2.4 Advance Notice
True or False : The Authority Having True True The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a
disconnect a plumbing system where building , structure , or equipment regulated by this
necessary to eliminate an immediate code in case of emergency where necessary to
hazard to life or property eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property
106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies
When applied to a fixture , connection Accessible Accessible Where applied to fixture
appliance or equipment means having connection appliance or equipment , accessible "
access to but which first may require means having access thereto but which first may
the removal of an access panel , door require the removal of an access panel , door , or
, or similar obstruction . similar obstruction 203.0 Definitions Accessible
__________________means having direct Readily accessible Readily accessible Having a direct
access without the necessity of access without the necessity of removing a panel
removing any panel door or similar door or similar obstruction 203.0 Definitions
obstruction ? Accessible Readily
What is defined as an assembly of Appliance Fuel Connector Appliance Fuel Connector
listed semi rigid or flexible tubing and An assembly of listed semi rigid or flexible tubing
fittings to carry fuel between a fuel and fittings to carry fuel between a fuel piping outlet
piping outlet and a fuel - burning and a fuel - burning appliance 203.0 Definitions
appliance ? Appliance Fuel Connector
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Terms in this set (292)
The addition to alteration erection Uniform Plumbing Code The provisions of this code
installation , maintenance relocation , shall apply to the erection installation alteration
repair replacement or use of plumbing repair relocation , replacement , addition to , use , or
systems within this jurisdiction must maintenance of plumbing systems within this
comply with the provisions of the jurisdiction 101.2 Scope
The UPC is an ordinance Minimum: This code is an ordinance providing
providing__________ requirements and minimum requirements and standards for the
standards for the protection of the protection of the public health , safety and welfare
public health safety , and welfare Purpose . ~ ,
If a clause , phrase , section sentence Does not affect other portions of the code. Does not
subsection or this code is held affect other portions of the code Where section
unconstitutional what effect does this subsection sentence clause or phrase of this code is
have on the code ? for a reason held to be unconstitutional such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this code The legislative body hereby
declares that would have passed this code and each
section subsection sentence clause , or phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that one more
sections subsections sentences clauses and phrases
are declared unconstitutional 101.4 Unconstitutional /
,When the requirements within the This code: This code Where the requirements within
jurisdiction of this Plumbing Code the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict with
conflict with the requirements of the the requirements of the mechanical code this code
Mechanical Code ,___________ shall shall prevail instances where this code applicable
prevail standards or the manufacturer's installation
instructions conflict the more stringent provisions
shall prevail Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement the
specific requirement shall prevail 102.1 Conflicts
Between Codes
If a plumbing system is lawfully in Life health or property Life health or property
existence at the time of the adoption Plumbing systems lawfully in existence at the time of
of this code , it is permitted to have its the adoption this code shall be permitted to have
maintenance , repair or use continued their use , maintenance or repair continued where the
as long as no hazard to ______________ is use maintenance , or repair is in accordance with the
created to by such system . original design and location and no hazard to life
health , or property has been created by such
plumbing system . 102.2 Existing Installations
The____________ is required to maintain Owner or owner's agent Owner or owner's agent The
sanitary and safe operation conditions owner or the owner's designated agent shall be
in plumbing and drainage systems that responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems To
are under the jurisdiction of the determine compliance with this subsection , the
Authority Having Jurisdiction . Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to
cause a plumbing system to be reinspected . 102.3
Maintenance
An appendix referenced in this code Adopted Adopted The provisions in the appendices
shall not apply unless the appendix is are intended to supplement the requirements of this
specifically : code and shall not be considered part of this code
unless formally adopted as such 102.8 Appendices
,This code shall be enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Authority Having
duly appointed Jurisdiction The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code .
For such purposes the Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall have the powers of law enforcement officer The
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this
code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code 103.1 Duties
and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdiction
General
The submission of drawings , plans , Authority Having Jurisdiction Authority Having
specifications and other such Jurisdiction The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
information prior to work regulated by permitted to require the submission of plans
this code commencing may be specifications drawings and such other information in
required by the, accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction
prior to the commencement of and at a time during
the progress of work regulated by this code The
issuance of a permit upon construction documents
shall not prevent the Authority Having Jurisdiction
from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in
said construction documents or from preventing
construction operations being carried on thereunder
where in violation of this code or of other pertinent
ordinance or from revoking certificate of approval
where issued in error 103.3 Applications and Permits
What is the first step in obtaining a Filing an application Filing an application To obtain a
plumbing permit ? permit the applicant shall first file an application
therefore in writing on a form furnished by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction for that purpose .
An applicant wishing to obtain a An applicant wishing to obtain a permit must
permit must file___________ on a form file___________ on a form furnished by the Authority
furnished by the Authority Having Having Jurisdiction for this purpose in writing .
Jurisdiction for this purpose in writing .
, A permit issued under the provisions 180 days 180 days permit issued by the Authority
of this code shall expire by limitation Having Jurisdiction under the provisions of this code
and become null and void if the work shall expire by limitation and become null and void
authorized by such permit is not where the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within____________ days from commenced within 180 days from the date of such
the date of such permit permit , or where the work authorized by such permit
suspended or abandoned at a time after the work has
commenced for period of 180 days . 104.4.3
Expiration
Notification for inspection shall be 24 hours 24 hours It shall be the duty the person
given not less than__________ hours doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the
before the work is to be inspected . Authority Having Jurisdiction orally or in writing , that
said work ready for inspection Such notification shall
be given not less than 24 hours before work is to be
inspected . 105.2.4 Advance Notice
True or False : The Authority Having True True The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a
disconnect a plumbing system where building , structure , or equipment regulated by this
necessary to eliminate an immediate code in case of emergency where necessary to
hazard to life or property eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property
106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies
When applied to a fixture , connection Accessible Accessible Where applied to fixture
appliance or equipment means having connection appliance or equipment , accessible "
access to but which first may require means having access thereto but which first may
the removal of an access panel , door require the removal of an access panel , door , or
, or similar obstruction . similar obstruction 203.0 Definitions Accessible
__________________means having direct Readily accessible Readily accessible Having a direct
access without the necessity of access without the necessity of removing a panel
removing any panel door or similar door or similar obstruction 203.0 Definitions
obstruction ? Accessible Readily
What is defined as an assembly of Appliance Fuel Connector Appliance Fuel Connector
listed semi rigid or flexible tubing and An assembly of listed semi rigid or flexible tubing
fittings to carry fuel between a fuel and fittings to carry fuel between a fuel piping outlet
piping outlet and a fuel - burning and a fuel - burning appliance 203.0 Definitions
appliance ? Appliance Fuel Connector
