National Plumbing Code Reviewer (for MPLE 2023 July) Questions With Complete Solutions

plumbing correct answer: the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing them; and such water, liquid, and other carried-wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life and property pipes and fixtures after installation i.e. the 'plumbing system' plumbing system correct answer: includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage systems; vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspouts; and all building drains and sewers, including their respective joints and connections; devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within he property; waterlines in the premises; potable, tap, hot and chilled water piping; potable water treatingor using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and vents for same plumbing system correct answer: consists of a supply pipe leading to a fixture and a drain pipe taking the used water away from this fixture 1. water supply and water distribution system 2. the plumbing fixtures 3. the drainage system correct answer: what constitutes a plumbing system? the water suply and water distribution system correct answer: carries water from the water source, street main or a pump to the building and to various points in the building at which water is used. the plumbing fixtures correct answer: the receptacles that receive the supplied water and allow the occupants of the building to use the water the drainage system correct answer: the piping network within the building which conveys from the plumbing fixtures all wastes and fecal matter (sanitary drainage) as well as rain water (storm drainage) to a point of disposal or a treatment facility sanitary drainage correct answer: deals with wastes and fecal matter storm drainage correct answer: deals with rainwater the plumber correct answer: the one who works or engages in the business of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and waterborne wastes 1. apprentice plumber 2. journeyman plumber