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What is the specific weight of 62.4 lbs per cubic foot
water?
What happens in a storm and A smoke pressure test is recommended with a
sanitary system after it passes the smoke pressure of 1 in wc to prove the system
water test? gas tight.
Is an air test acceptable for a storm Yes, if a water test is not possible, at a pressure of
and sanitary system? 5 psi, are tests are impractical and costly
What are the testing procedures for A water test upon completion of the rough piping
the storm and sanitary system? and prior to concealment of 10 ft wc minimum
(except the topmost 10 feet of pipe), not to
exceed 100 ft wc. If system is higher than 100 feet,
test plugs must be installed to facilitate testing,
rarely are more than 7 stories tested at one time.
A peppermint oil test may also be done with 2 oz
of peppermint oil and 10 qt boiling water, and
searching for peppermint smell at leaks, however
it is difficult to pinpoint the leak by this method
, The maximum length from the vent To prevent a dead end where slime, sludge and
connection to any future drain fungi can grow, 2 feet, unless the piping must be
outlet is required by code, why, extended to an accessible location for a cleanout
how long is the distance (listed in
the book), and what’s the
exception?
A sanitary tee may be used in the A double sanitary tee because the possibility of
vertical but what may not be used flow crossover and excessive pressures when
in the vertical and why? one branch is discharging and the other isn’t
are possible
What are the slopes of pipe inside 1/4 in per foot for 3 in and smaller 1/8 in per foot
the building that correspond to 2 for larger pipe all elbows, taps, tees etc are
fps velocity? tapped at a pitch of 1/4” per foot
Where should cleanouts be 1) Inside or outside the building at the point of
provided? exit (use a wye branch) 2) at every change in
direction greater than 45 degrees 3) every 50
feet for piping 4” and less, and 100 ft for larger
piping 4) underground piping larger than 10 in
should be provided with manholes at every
change in direction and every 150 feet 5) at the
base of all stacks 6) as required by code
What size cleanouts are provided in Piping up to 4 inches, the cleanout is the same
piping? size as the pipe. Piping greater than 4 inches, 4
inch cleanouts are adequate.
What should be installed in the A backwater valve or a combination BWV with
house drain if there is a danger of manually operated gate valve. The BWV does not
backflow of sewage into the interfere with the airflow throughout the system,
building? Whats the difference? and the gate valve is recommended where there
is a history of backflow as a positive means of
protection.
Test , Practice Questions, Verified Answer Key,
and Study Guide for (Latest 2026 Edition)
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Terms in this set (358)
Front Back
What is the specific weight of 62.4 lbs per cubic foot
water?
What happens in a storm and A smoke pressure test is recommended with a
sanitary system after it passes the smoke pressure of 1 in wc to prove the system
water test? gas tight.
Is an air test acceptable for a storm Yes, if a water test is not possible, at a pressure of
and sanitary system? 5 psi, are tests are impractical and costly
What are the testing procedures for A water test upon completion of the rough piping
the storm and sanitary system? and prior to concealment of 10 ft wc minimum
(except the topmost 10 feet of pipe), not to
exceed 100 ft wc. If system is higher than 100 feet,
test plugs must be installed to facilitate testing,
rarely are more than 7 stories tested at one time.
A peppermint oil test may also be done with 2 oz
of peppermint oil and 10 qt boiling water, and
searching for peppermint smell at leaks, however
it is difficult to pinpoint the leak by this method
, The maximum length from the vent To prevent a dead end where slime, sludge and
connection to any future drain fungi can grow, 2 feet, unless the piping must be
outlet is required by code, why, extended to an accessible location for a cleanout
how long is the distance (listed in
the book), and what’s the
exception?
A sanitary tee may be used in the A double sanitary tee because the possibility of
vertical but what may not be used flow crossover and excessive pressures when
in the vertical and why? one branch is discharging and the other isn’t
are possible
What are the slopes of pipe inside 1/4 in per foot for 3 in and smaller 1/8 in per foot
the building that correspond to 2 for larger pipe all elbows, taps, tees etc are
fps velocity? tapped at a pitch of 1/4” per foot
Where should cleanouts be 1) Inside or outside the building at the point of
provided? exit (use a wye branch) 2) at every change in
direction greater than 45 degrees 3) every 50
feet for piping 4” and less, and 100 ft for larger
piping 4) underground piping larger than 10 in
should be provided with manholes at every
change in direction and every 150 feet 5) at the
base of all stacks 6) as required by code
What size cleanouts are provided in Piping up to 4 inches, the cleanout is the same
piping? size as the pipe. Piping greater than 4 inches, 4
inch cleanouts are adequate.
What should be installed in the A backwater valve or a combination BWV with
house drain if there is a danger of manually operated gate valve. The BWV does not
backflow of sewage into the interfere with the airflow throughout the system,
building? Whats the difference? and the gate valve is recommended where there
is a history of backflow as a positive means of
protection.
