GAS PIPING TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Each meter installed within a building must be located - Answer-In a ventilated place
more than 3' from any source of ignition
If the customer's equipment might create either a vacuum or a back pressure - Answer-
A device must be installed to protect the system
Service regulator vents and relief vents must be terminate outdoors and; - Answer-- Be
rain and insect resistant
- Be located where gas from the vent is a minimum of 18'' away from any opening into
the building
A meter set is in the basement. The homeowner finishes the basement covering the
meter set but, leaves a small, 5'' X 10'' opening, with a removable door, so that the gas
meter can still be inspected. Is this okay? - Answer-NO (false)
If a leak is detected during a leak survey of interior piping, you should notify the utility
immediately - Answer-True
It is necessary to calibrate your CGI at the minimum frequency designated by the
manufacturer or at a minimum every 90 days - Answer-True
It is necessary to check the calibration date on your CGI before use each day - Answer-
True
It is ok to zero in your CGI within a customer's home - Answer-False
A CGI will detect most combustible gasses - Answer-True
A CGI will detect most combustible gasses in the concentrations shown accurately -
Answer-False
The human nose is very sensitive. Is it okay to check for gas leaks by odor alone? -
Answer-No
It is NOT a federal requirement to check exposes piping for corrosion and leakage -
Answer-False
It is essential to turn on your CGI before you enter a building - Answer-True
Shutting off the gas and evacuating a building are examples of make safe actions -
Answer-True
AND ANSWERS
Each meter installed within a building must be located - Answer-In a ventilated place
more than 3' from any source of ignition
If the customer's equipment might create either a vacuum or a back pressure - Answer-
A device must be installed to protect the system
Service regulator vents and relief vents must be terminate outdoors and; - Answer-- Be
rain and insect resistant
- Be located where gas from the vent is a minimum of 18'' away from any opening into
the building
A meter set is in the basement. The homeowner finishes the basement covering the
meter set but, leaves a small, 5'' X 10'' opening, with a removable door, so that the gas
meter can still be inspected. Is this okay? - Answer-NO (false)
If a leak is detected during a leak survey of interior piping, you should notify the utility
immediately - Answer-True
It is necessary to calibrate your CGI at the minimum frequency designated by the
manufacturer or at a minimum every 90 days - Answer-True
It is necessary to check the calibration date on your CGI before use each day - Answer-
True
It is ok to zero in your CGI within a customer's home - Answer-False
A CGI will detect most combustible gasses - Answer-True
A CGI will detect most combustible gasses in the concentrations shown accurately -
Answer-False
The human nose is very sensitive. Is it okay to check for gas leaks by odor alone? -
Answer-No
It is NOT a federal requirement to check exposes piping for corrosion and leakage -
Answer-False
It is essential to turn on your CGI before you enter a building - Answer-True
Shutting off the gas and evacuating a building are examples of make safe actions -
Answer-True
