NC PLUMBING I STATE EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The code official be appointed by the _____.
a. chief appointing authority
b. building official
c. director of the plumbing inspection department
d. jurisdiction attorney - Answer-A (P103.2)
The prescribed portions of the standards referenced in the IPC and listed in Chapter 15
are considered _____.
a. requirements
b. guidelines
c. alternatives
d. modifications - Answer-A (102.8)
The code official shall require construction documents and specifications to be prepared
by a registered design professional when _____.
a. the proposed construction does not comply with the code
b. the building exceeds two stories in height
c. required by state law
d. special conditions exist - Answer-C (106.3.1)
Which of the following information ins not specifically required on a permit application?
a. location
b. type of construction
c. the contractor
d. the owner - Answer-B (106.3)
Who is responsible for inspection scheduling?
a. the permit holder
b. the code official
c. the contractor
d. the owner - Answer-A (A107.2)
A permit is not required for _____.
a. replacement of a water heater
b. rearrangement of valves or pipes
c. replacement of a concealed vent pipe
d. repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures - Answer-D (P106.2)
Permits expire is work is not commenced within _____ days of issuance.
, a. 30
b. 60
c. 120.
d. 180 - Answer-D (P106.5.3)
An application for an appeal of the code official's decision must be filed within _____
days after receipt of the notice.
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 60 - Answer-B (P109.1)
The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit _____.
a. when work proceeds without approved construction documents
b. when work does not commence within 120 days of issuance
c. for failure to call for required inspections
d. that was issued based on inaccurate information - Answer-D (P106.5.5)
Where tests are required as evidence of compliance with the code, the test reports shall
be retained _____.
a. 180 days after completion of the project
b. the period required for retention of public records
c. 90 days after completion of the project
d. 120 days after occupancy of the building - Answer-B (P105.3.3)
When a plumbing permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped _____.
a. APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
b. APPROVED
c. ACCEPTED AS REVIEWED
d. REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE - Answer-B (P106.5.1)
Generally, one set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code
official for at least _____ days following completion of the work.
a. 180
b. 120
c. 90
d. 60 - Answer-A (P106.5.6)
The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that
_____.
a. the provisions of the code do not fully apply
b. a code requirement should be waived
c. the rules have been incorrectly interpreted
d. a better form of construction is proposed - Answer-B (P109.1)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The code official be appointed by the _____.
a. chief appointing authority
b. building official
c. director of the plumbing inspection department
d. jurisdiction attorney - Answer-A (P103.2)
The prescribed portions of the standards referenced in the IPC and listed in Chapter 15
are considered _____.
a. requirements
b. guidelines
c. alternatives
d. modifications - Answer-A (102.8)
The code official shall require construction documents and specifications to be prepared
by a registered design professional when _____.
a. the proposed construction does not comply with the code
b. the building exceeds two stories in height
c. required by state law
d. special conditions exist - Answer-C (106.3.1)
Which of the following information ins not specifically required on a permit application?
a. location
b. type of construction
c. the contractor
d. the owner - Answer-B (106.3)
Who is responsible for inspection scheduling?
a. the permit holder
b. the code official
c. the contractor
d. the owner - Answer-A (A107.2)
A permit is not required for _____.
a. replacement of a water heater
b. rearrangement of valves or pipes
c. replacement of a concealed vent pipe
d. repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures - Answer-D (P106.2)
Permits expire is work is not commenced within _____ days of issuance.
, a. 30
b. 60
c. 120.
d. 180 - Answer-D (P106.5.3)
An application for an appeal of the code official's decision must be filed within _____
days after receipt of the notice.
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 60 - Answer-B (P109.1)
The code official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit _____.
a. when work proceeds without approved construction documents
b. when work does not commence within 120 days of issuance
c. for failure to call for required inspections
d. that was issued based on inaccurate information - Answer-D (P106.5.5)
Where tests are required as evidence of compliance with the code, the test reports shall
be retained _____.
a. 180 days after completion of the project
b. the period required for retention of public records
c. 90 days after completion of the project
d. 120 days after occupancy of the building - Answer-B (P105.3.3)
When a plumbing permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped _____.
a. APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
b. APPROVED
c. ACCEPTED AS REVIEWED
d. REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE - Answer-B (P106.5.1)
Generally, one set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the code
official for at least _____ days following completion of the work.
a. 180
b. 120
c. 90
d. 60 - Answer-A (P106.5.6)
The board of appeals is not authorized to rule on an appeal based on a claim that
_____.
a. the provisions of the code do not fully apply
b. a code requirement should be waived
c. the rules have been incorrectly interpreted
d. a better form of construction is proposed - Answer-B (P109.1)
