INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2025 FLASH
CARDS.
The purpose of this code is to establish ___ requirements to provide a reasonable level of
safety, health, property, protection and general welfare - Correct Answer minimum
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most ___ shall govern - Correct
Answer Restrictive
Minor plumbing repairs may be done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system as long as it is not hazardous and is___ - Correct Answer approved
Where the extent of a referenced standard includes subject matter that is within the scope
of the ipc, The provisions of ___shall take precedence over the provisions in the
referenced standard - Correct Answer the ipc
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code the
code official shall have the authority to Grant ___ for individual cases - Correct Answer
modifications
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions the code official shall respond ___ stating the ___ - Correct
Answer in writing/ reason for disapproval
How many extensions of a 180 days may a code official Grant on an application for a
permit - Correct Answer One or more
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall
be___ - Correct Answer valid
Underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and
bedding, piping installed, and before any ___ is put in place - Correct Answer backfill
Rough in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking, fire stopping, draft
stopping, and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm, and water distribution piping is
roughed in and prior to the installation of ___ or ___ membranes - Correct Answer wall or
ceiling
Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, All plumbing fixtures are in
place and properly connected, And the structure is ready for ___ - Correct Answer
occupancy
A ___ is a feature that allows the user to a flush water closet with either a reduced or full
volume of water depending on bowl contents - Correct Answer dual flushing device
, A permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses shall be limited as to time of service,
but shall not be permitted for more than ___ days - Correct Answer 180
One way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative
pressures develop in the piping system - Correct Answer air admittance valve
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the outlet of the
waste pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging
- Correct Answer air gap
A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area - Correct
Answer Area drain
A backflow prevention assembly a backflow prevention device or other means or method
to prevent backflow into the potable water supply - Correct Answer Backflow preventer
A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub or shower, including or
excluding a bidet an emergency floor drain or both - Correct Answer Bathroom group
Any part of the piping system except a riser, main or stack - Correct Answer branch
The part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil
waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30" beyond the exterior walls of the
building and conveys drainage to the building sewer - Correct Answer building drain
Any access opening in the drainage system utilized for the removal of obstructions -
Correct Answer Cleanout
A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet vinting of one or
more sinks, lavs, drinking fountains or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent
pipe adequately sizeyes to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain -
Correct Answer Combination waste and vent system
An elevation height reference point that determines the minimum height at which a
backflow preventer or vacuum breaker is installed above the flood level rim of the fixture or
receptor served by the device - Correct Answer Critical Level
The length of a pipeline measured along the central line of the pipe and fittings - Correct
Answer Developed length
A measure of probable discharge into the drainage system by various types of plumbing
fixtures - Correct Answer Drainage fixture unit
Piping within a public or private premise that conveys sewage rainwater or other liquid
waste to a point of disposal - Correct Answer Drainage system
CARDS.
The purpose of this code is to establish ___ requirements to provide a reasonable level of
safety, health, property, protection and general welfare - Correct Answer minimum
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most ___ shall govern - Correct
Answer Restrictive
Minor plumbing repairs may be done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system as long as it is not hazardous and is___ - Correct Answer approved
Where the extent of a referenced standard includes subject matter that is within the scope
of the ipc, The provisions of ___shall take precedence over the provisions in the
referenced standard - Correct Answer the ipc
Where there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code the
code official shall have the authority to Grant ___ for individual cases - Correct Answer
modifications
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions the code official shall respond ___ stating the ___ - Correct
Answer in writing/ reason for disapproval
How many extensions of a 180 days may a code official Grant on an application for a
permit - Correct Answer One or more
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall
be___ - Correct Answer valid
Underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and
bedding, piping installed, and before any ___ is put in place - Correct Answer backfill
Rough in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking, fire stopping, draft
stopping, and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm, and water distribution piping is
roughed in and prior to the installation of ___ or ___ membranes - Correct Answer wall or
ceiling
Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, All plumbing fixtures are in
place and properly connected, And the structure is ready for ___ - Correct Answer
occupancy
A ___ is a feature that allows the user to a flush water closet with either a reduced or full
volume of water depending on bowl contents - Correct Answer dual flushing device
, A permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses shall be limited as to time of service,
but shall not be permitted for more than ___ days - Correct Answer 180
One way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative
pressures develop in the piping system - Correct Answer air admittance valve
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the outlet of the
waste pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging
- Correct Answer air gap
A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area - Correct
Answer Area drain
A backflow prevention assembly a backflow prevention device or other means or method
to prevent backflow into the potable water supply - Correct Answer Backflow preventer
A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub or shower, including or
excluding a bidet an emergency floor drain or both - Correct Answer Bathroom group
Any part of the piping system except a riser, main or stack - Correct Answer branch
The part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil
waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30" beyond the exterior walls of the
building and conveys drainage to the building sewer - Correct Answer building drain
Any access opening in the drainage system utilized for the removal of obstructions -
Correct Answer Cleanout
A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet vinting of one or
more sinks, lavs, drinking fountains or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent
pipe adequately sizeyes to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain -
Correct Answer Combination waste and vent system
An elevation height reference point that determines the minimum height at which a
backflow preventer or vacuum breaker is installed above the flood level rim of the fixture or
receptor served by the device - Correct Answer Critical Level
The length of a pipeline measured along the central line of the pipe and fittings - Correct
Answer Developed length
A measure of probable discharge into the drainage system by various types of plumbing
fixtures - Correct Answer Drainage fixture unit
Piping within a public or private premise that conveys sewage rainwater or other liquid
waste to a point of disposal - Correct Answer Drainage system
