2012 International Fuel Gas Code (2012 IFGC) Questions and Answers with complete Solutions

2012 International Fuel Gas Code (2012 IFGC)
Questions and Answers with complete Solutions
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Code
Coverage shall extend from the point of delivery to the outlet of the _____ shutoff valves..
ANSWER -Appliance


IFGC 101.2.2 Piping Systems


Code


Where conflicts occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions _____ shall apply.. ANSWER -of this code


IFGC 102.8.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.


Code


Whenever 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..
ANSWER -modifications


IFGC 105.1 Modifications


Code

,Where appliance and equipment replacements and repairs are required to be performed in
an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the _____ _____
business day of the Department of Inspections.. ANSWER -next working


IFGC 106.1 Where required. Exception


Code


Permits shall not be required for any _____ heating appliance.. ANSWER -portable


IFGC 106.2 Permits not required.


Code


The application, construction documents and other data filed by an applicant for a _____
shall be reviewed by the code official.. ANSWER -permit


IFGC 106.5 Permit issuance.


Code


Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this code shall expire by
limitation and become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within _____
days.. ANSWER -180 days
Permits can be extended once for a period not exceeding 180 days.


IFGC 106.5.3 Expiration


Code

,One set of approved construction documents shall be 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.. ANSWER -180 days


IFGC 106.5.6 Retention of construction documents.


Code


Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to _____ by the code
official, and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for _____
purposes until approved.. ANSWER -inspection


IFGC 107.1 General


Code


A person shall not make connections from a utility, source 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.. ANSWER -authorized


IFGC 107.6 Connection of service utilities.


Definition


Any _____ that utilizes a fuel or raw material to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration or
air conditioning.. ANSWER -apparatus or device


IFGC 202 Definition of APPLIANCE


Definition

, A valve designed to activate when the fuel gas passing through it exceeds a prescribed flow
rate.. ANSWER -Excess Flow Valve


IFGC 202 General Definitions.


Definition


An installation of pipe, valves or fittings on a premise or in a building and utilized to
convey fuel gas.. ANSWER -Gas Piping


IFGC 202 General Definitions.


Definition


A metal-to-metal compression joint in which a conical spread is made on the end of a flare
tube that is compressed by a flare nut against a mating flare.. ANSWER -Joint, Flared


IFGC 202 General Definitions


Definition


An air compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected and which forms
part of an air distribution system.. ANSWER -Furnace Plenum


IFGC 202 General Definitions.


Definition


The pressure of the weight of air and water vapor on the surface of the earth,
approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch at sea level.. ANSWER -Atmospheric Pressure