International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - Master Set Exam Questions & Verified Answers
IFGC Appliance
Coverage shall extend from the point of delivery to the IFGC 101.2.2 Piping Systems
outlet of the _____ shutoff valves.
IFGC of this code
Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code IFGC 102.8.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
and the referenced standards, the provisions _____ shall
apply.
IFGC modifications
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in IFGC 105.1 Modifications
carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official
shall have the authority to grant _____ for individual cases.
IFGC next working
Where appliance and equipment replacements and repairs IFGC 106.1 Where required. Exception
are required to be performed in an emergency situation,
the permit application shall be submitted within the _____
_____ business day of the Department of Inspections.
IFGC portable
Permits shall not be required for any _____ heating IFGC 106.2 Permits not required.
appliance.
IFGC permit
The application, construction documents and other data IFGC 106.5 Permit issuance.
filed by an applicant for a _____ shall be reviewed by the
code official.
IFGC 180 days
Permits can be extended once for a period not exceeding 180 days.
Every permit issued by the code official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and IFGC 106.5.3 Expiration
become null and void if the work authorized is not
commenced within _____ days.
IFGC 180 days
One set of approved construction documents shall be IFGC 106.5.6 Retention of construction documents.
retained by the code official for a period of not less than
_____ from date of completion of the permitted work, or as
required by state or local laws.
IFGC inspection
Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be IFGC 107.1 General
subject to _____ by the code official, and such
construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed
for _____ purposes until approved.
IFGC authorized
A person shall not make connections from a utility, source IFGC 107.6 Connection of service utilities.
of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is
regulated by this code for which a permit is required until
_____ by the code official.
IFGC apparatus or device
Any _____ that utilizes a fuel or raw material to produce IFGC 202 Definition of APPLIANCE
light, heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning.
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IFGC Definition Excess Flow Valve
A valve designed to activate when the fuel gas passing IFGC 202 General Definitions.
through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate.
IFGC Definition Gas Piping
An installation of pipe, valves or fittings on a premise or in IFGC 202 General Definitions.
a building and utilized to convey fuel gas.
IFGC Definition Joint, Flared
A metal-to-metal compression joint in which a conical IFGC 202 General Definitions
spread is made on the end of a flare tube that is
compressed by a flare nut against a mating flare.
IFGC Definition Furnace Plenum
An air compartment or chamber to which one or more IFGC 202 General Definitions.
ducts are connected and which forms part of an air
distribution system.
IFGC Definition Atmospheric Pressure
The pressure of the weight of air and water vapor on the IFGC 202 General Definitions.
surface of the earth, approximately 14.7 pounds per
square inch at sea level.
IFGC Definition Boiler, Low-Pressure
A self-contained appliance for supplying steam or hot IFGC 202 General Definitions
water.
IFGC Definition Combustible Assembly
Wall, floor, ceiling or other assembly constructed of one or IFGC 202 General Definitions
more component materials that are not defined as
noncombustible.
IFGC Definition Demand
The maximum amount of gas input required per unit of IFGC 202 General Definitions.
time, usually expressed in cubic feet per hour, or Btu/h
(1Btu/h = 0.2931 W)
IFGC Definition BTU
Abbreviation for British thermal unit, which is the quantity IFGC 202 General Definitions
of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of
water 1ºF
IFGC Definition Combustion Air
Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including IFGC 202 General Definitions.
theoretical air and excess air.
IFGC Definition Concealed Location
Spaces above, below or behind readily removable panels or doors shall not be
A location that cannot be accessed without damaging considered as concealed.
permanent parts of the building structure or finish surface.
IFGC 202 General Definitions.
IFGC Definition Cubic Foot
The amount of gas which occupies 1 cubic foot when at a IFGC 202 General Definitions
temperature of 60ºF, saturated with water vapor and under
a pressure equivalent to that of 30 inches of mercury.
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IFGC Appliance
Coverage shall extend from the point of delivery to the IFGC 101.2.2 Piping Systems
outlet of the _____ shutoff valves.
IFGC of this code
Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code IFGC 102.8.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
and the referenced standards, the provisions _____ shall
apply.
IFGC modifications
Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in IFGC 105.1 Modifications
carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official
shall have the authority to grant _____ for individual cases.
IFGC next working
Where appliance and equipment replacements and repairs IFGC 106.1 Where required. Exception
are required to be performed in an emergency situation,
the permit application shall be submitted within the _____
_____ business day of the Department of Inspections.
IFGC portable
Permits shall not be required for any _____ heating IFGC 106.2 Permits not required.
appliance.
IFGC permit
The application, construction documents and other data IFGC 106.5 Permit issuance.
filed by an applicant for a _____ shall be reviewed by the
code official.
IFGC 180 days
Permits can be extended once for a period not exceeding 180 days.
Every permit issued by the code official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and IFGC 106.5.3 Expiration
become null and void if the work authorized is not
commenced within _____ days.
IFGC 180 days
One set of approved construction documents shall be IFGC 106.5.6 Retention of construction documents.
retained by the code official for a period of not less than
_____ from date of completion of the permitted work, or as
required by state or local laws.
IFGC inspection
Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be IFGC 107.1 General
subject to _____ by the code official, and such
construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed
for _____ purposes until approved.
IFGC authorized
A person shall not make connections from a utility, source IFGC 107.6 Connection of service utilities.
of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is
regulated by this code for which a permit is required until
_____ by the code official.
IFGC apparatus or device
Any _____ that utilizes a fuel or raw material to produce IFGC 202 Definition of APPLIANCE
light, heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning.
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IFGC Definition Excess Flow Valve
A valve designed to activate when the fuel gas passing IFGC 202 General Definitions.
through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate.
IFGC Definition Gas Piping
An installation of pipe, valves or fittings on a premise or in IFGC 202 General Definitions.
a building and utilized to convey fuel gas.
IFGC Definition Joint, Flared
A metal-to-metal compression joint in which a conical IFGC 202 General Definitions
spread is made on the end of a flare tube that is
compressed by a flare nut against a mating flare.
IFGC Definition Furnace Plenum
An air compartment or chamber to which one or more IFGC 202 General Definitions.
ducts are connected and which forms part of an air
distribution system.
IFGC Definition Atmospheric Pressure
The pressure of the weight of air and water vapor on the IFGC 202 General Definitions.
surface of the earth, approximately 14.7 pounds per
square inch at sea level.
IFGC Definition Boiler, Low-Pressure
A self-contained appliance for supplying steam or hot IFGC 202 General Definitions
water.
IFGC Definition Combustible Assembly
Wall, floor, ceiling or other assembly constructed of one or IFGC 202 General Definitions
more component materials that are not defined as
noncombustible.
IFGC Definition Demand
The maximum amount of gas input required per unit of IFGC 202 General Definitions.
time, usually expressed in cubic feet per hour, or Btu/h
(1Btu/h = 0.2931 W)
IFGC Definition BTU
Abbreviation for British thermal unit, which is the quantity IFGC 202 General Definitions
of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of
water 1ºF
IFGC Definition Combustion Air
Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including IFGC 202 General Definitions.
theoretical air and excess air.
IFGC Definition Concealed Location
Spaces above, below or behind readily removable panels or doors shall not be
A location that cannot be accessed without damaging considered as concealed.
permanent parts of the building structure or finish surface.
IFGC 202 General Definitions.
IFGC Definition Cubic Foot
The amount of gas which occupies 1 cubic foot when at a IFGC 202 General Definitions
temperature of 60ºF, saturated with water vapor and under
a pressure equivalent to that of 30 inches of mercury.
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