GEORGIA PLUMBING EXAM - MASTER UNRESTRICTED.

Branch Interval A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or more in developed length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a drainage stack. Measurements are taken down the stack from the highest horizontal branch connection. Building Drain that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 30" meter outside the building wall. Building Storm Drain a building drain for conveying rainwater, groundwater, or similar discharge to a building storm sewer or a combined sewer. Also called house storm drain Combination Fixture A fixture combining one sink and laundry tray or a two- or three-compartment sink or laundry tray in one unit. Leader vertical exterior storm piping, also known as downspout Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluids Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1. Flood Level Rim The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows Hot Water Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110 º F (43º C). Tempered Water Water having a temperature range between 85°F (29°C) and 110°F (43°C). Lead-Free Pipe and Fittings Containing not more than a weighted average of 0.25-percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures. Waste from industrial or manufacturing operations shall not be introduced into a public sewer system unless approved by Code Official or Local Sewer Authority The minimum depth of a potable water service pipe is 12" below grade or 6" below frost line How do you correct over-excavation of a trench before pipe is laid? Sand or fine gravel, 6" max - compacted Vertical 2" ABS and PVC shall be supported at intervals not greater than 12 FT; table 308.5 Horizontal 1 1/2" copper pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than 12 FT; table 308.5 Horizontal 1" CPVC pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than 3 FT; table 308.5 The final test required of a newly installed plumbing DWV system is performed in what manner? Visual The minimum pressure test that a forced sewer shall be subjected to is 5 PSI greater than pump rating for 15 minutes duration Trough urinals that are recessed in the floor are Prohibited The minimum number of plumbing fixtures required in single family dwelling is 7; WC, LAV, TUB/SHW, KS, WMB, 2 HB The minimum distance from the center of a water closet to the end of an adjacent tub or the side of a vanity is 15" Brass water closet flanges shall not be less than .125" thick (1/8") Wall hung water closet carriers shall be attached to Structure The waste from a clothes washing machine shall discharge into the drainage system in what manner? Indirectly, air break The size of a floor drain trap shall not be less than 2" In order to function properly, all food waste grinders shall be furnished with as supply of Cold water The waste outlet of a tub serving as a drain for an overhead shower shall not be less than 1 1/2" Shower compartments shall have walls constructed of ___ material for a height of not less than ___ above the room floor and not less than ___ above the shower drain. Smooth; 6 FT; 70"