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When plumbing work is inspected and a "notice of correction" is served, how many days does
the contractor have to correct the work? Within 10 days
What is the vertical distance called that is between the lowest opening of a pipe fixture or
appurtenance that is discharging waste to the overflow level of a fixture? Airgap, drainage
A cleanout which has direct access without the necessity of removing any panel or door is
defined to be readily accessible
Distribution of water from any other source than intended is backflow
Back-siphonage is defined as the flowing back of used, contaminated or polluted water
from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to a negative pressure in such pipe
The _________________________ is the pipe which carries potable water from a water meter to
a building. building supply
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Backflow is defined as non-potable water or other liquids entering a potable water system
Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures that discharge into a common horizontal
waste branch is defined as a battery
Which of the following connects one or more individual vents to a vent stack? Branch
vent
A combination waste and vent system may be installed on a _______________________ piping
system. horizontal
The minimum level at which a vacuum breaker may be installed above the flood level rim of the
device and service is called the critical level
The "the critical level" is shown on a backflow prevention device by a _______________
marking. C-L or C/L
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When a backflow prevention device does not bear a "critical level" marking, which part of the
device constitutes the critical level? Bottom
What is the Critical Level on a backflow device? Bottom
According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a "cross connection" is defined as a connection
through which non-potable water may enter a potable water system.
What is the name for the measurement taken along the centerline of a pipe and fittings?
Developed length
"Existing work" is defined to be a plumbing system or any part thereof which has been
installed prior to the effective date of the code.
A pipe which makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees with the horizontal is considered
horizontal
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A horizontal pipe is any pipe or fitting which is installed in a horizontal position or which makes
an angle of less than _________ degrees with the horizontal. 45
What statement is true about industrial waste? It is free of fecal matter.
The "invert" elevation of a sewer line is the ____________________ of the pipe. inside
bottom
Water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the
requirements of the health authority having jurisdiction is defined as _____________________
water. potable
Refer to the illustration above. This is a multi-story installation. There is a sink draining into the
pipe above "A". What is the name for the pipe at "A"? soil stack
With an on-demand water heater, no relief is required if the maximum inside heater is 3"
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When plumbing work is inspected and a "notice of correction" is served, how many days does
the contractor have to correct the work? Within 10 days
What is the vertical distance called that is between the lowest opening of a pipe fixture or
appurtenance that is discharging waste to the overflow level of a fixture? Airgap, drainage
A cleanout which has direct access without the necessity of removing any panel or door is
defined to be readily accessible
Distribution of water from any other source than intended is backflow
Back-siphonage is defined as the flowing back of used, contaminated or polluted water
from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to a negative pressure in such pipe
The _________________________ is the pipe which carries potable water from a water meter to
a building. building supply
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Backflow is defined as non-potable water or other liquids entering a potable water system
Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures that discharge into a common horizontal
waste branch is defined as a battery
Which of the following connects one or more individual vents to a vent stack? Branch
vent
A combination waste and vent system may be installed on a _______________________ piping
system. horizontal
The minimum level at which a vacuum breaker may be installed above the flood level rim of the
device and service is called the critical level
The "the critical level" is shown on a backflow prevention device by a _______________
marking. C-L or C/L
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When a backflow prevention device does not bear a "critical level" marking, which part of the
device constitutes the critical level? Bottom
What is the Critical Level on a backflow device? Bottom
According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a "cross connection" is defined as a connection
through which non-potable water may enter a potable water system.
What is the name for the measurement taken along the centerline of a pipe and fittings?
Developed length
"Existing work" is defined to be a plumbing system or any part thereof which has been
installed prior to the effective date of the code.
A pipe which makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees with the horizontal is considered
horizontal
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A horizontal pipe is any pipe or fitting which is installed in a horizontal position or which makes
an angle of less than _________ degrees with the horizontal. 45
What statement is true about industrial waste? It is free of fecal matter.
The "invert" elevation of a sewer line is the ____________________ of the pipe. inside
bottom
Water which is satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the
requirements of the health authority having jurisdiction is defined as _____________________
water. potable
Refer to the illustration above. This is a multi-story installation. There is a sink draining into the
pipe above "A". What is the name for the pipe at "A"? soil stack
With an on-demand water heater, no relief is required if the maximum inside heater is 3"
