MAINE PLUMBING EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The maximum number of trainee plumbers that are permitted to work under the
direct supervision of a master or journeyman plumber is _____ - ANSWER3
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that work is ready for inspection
not less than_____hours before the work is to be inspected. - ANSWER24hrs
A plumbing permit is not required _____ - ANSWERFor Cleaning stoppages
A newly hired trainee needs to apply for his or her apprentice licensed
within_____business days. - ANSWER10 business day
This code provides____________ requirements and standards for the
protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. - ANSWERMinimum
A plumbing inspection is NOT required - ANSWERWhen no permit is issued or
required
the following is a permit NOT required? - ANSWERa. Installation of fuel fired heating
appliances by master oil burner tech or propane and natural gas tech.
b. Clearing of a stoppage in a drainage pipe
c. The replacement of plumbing fixtures
Plumbing systems installed prior to the adoption of this code (2003) shall be
permitted to have their use or repair continued in accordance with the original design
provided - ANSWERNo hazard to life, health, or property has been created by such
plumbing system
To qualify to take the examination for as a master plumber, a minimum of at least -
year with 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman
plumber is required. - ANSWER1 Year
A trainee plumber with a minimum of 8,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing
installations under the supervision of a master plumber is eligible to take the
examination for a master plumber license. - ANSWERTrue
work does not begin within______
days after the date of issue of the permit it shall be invalid. - ANSWER180 days
Relocated mobile homes, when considering the cost of a permit, are considered as -
ANSWERHaving a special rate structure
, When considering the cost of a permit, a part of that cost is ___ dollars per fixture. -
ANSWER$10 per fixture
If your plumbing licensed is expired, you can still do plumbing with permission of the
homeowner if the homeowner has secured a proper plumbing permit. -
ANSWERFalse
An opening in the plumbing drainage system that permits sewer gas to enter an
occupied space is an example of a ___ - ANSWERInsanitary conditions
Plumbing permits are issued only to - ANSWERa. Licensed master plumbers
b. Employees of public utilities
c. Owners of single-family residences
To qualify to take the state examination as a journeyman plumber, a minimum of
________hours of work in the field as a trainee plumber is required. - ANSWER4000
hrs
The Master plumber is responsible for__ - ANSWERa. Making sure trainees or
journeyman under supervision are licensed
b. Removing listed licensees from their registration once that plumber leaves
supervision or employment
Permits are issued only to a licensed master plumber. Which is not an exception to
this rule? - ANSWERConstruction foreman
A single permit is valid for all buildings at a construction site. - ANSWERFalse(one
permit, one building)
Ladders, ramps, or stairways are required in trench excavations that are more
than_____feet deep. - ANSWER4 feet
Ladders, ramps, or stairways used as exits must be located every ______ feet in any
trench that is more than 4 feet deep. - ANSWEREvery 25 feet
Ladder side rails must extend a minimum of ____ feet above the landing or top of the
trench. - ANSWER3 Feet
Ladders must have non-conductive side rails if work will be performed near
equipment or systems using - ANSWERElectricity
All ladders must be inspected before each use for signs of damage or defects. -
ANSWERTrue
The distance that tools and equipment must be kept from the edge of the trench is -
ANSWER2 feet from edge
Pipes______than necessary can result in water not flowing fast enough in
GUIDE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The maximum number of trainee plumbers that are permitted to work under the
direct supervision of a master or journeyman plumber is _____ - ANSWER3
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that work is ready for inspection
not less than_____hours before the work is to be inspected. - ANSWER24hrs
A plumbing permit is not required _____ - ANSWERFor Cleaning stoppages
A newly hired trainee needs to apply for his or her apprentice licensed
within_____business days. - ANSWER10 business day
This code provides____________ requirements and standards for the
protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. - ANSWERMinimum
A plumbing inspection is NOT required - ANSWERWhen no permit is issued or
required
the following is a permit NOT required? - ANSWERa. Installation of fuel fired heating
appliances by master oil burner tech or propane and natural gas tech.
b. Clearing of a stoppage in a drainage pipe
c. The replacement of plumbing fixtures
Plumbing systems installed prior to the adoption of this code (2003) shall be
permitted to have their use or repair continued in accordance with the original design
provided - ANSWERNo hazard to life, health, or property has been created by such
plumbing system
To qualify to take the examination for as a master plumber, a minimum of at least -
year with 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman
plumber is required. - ANSWER1 Year
A trainee plumber with a minimum of 8,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing
installations under the supervision of a master plumber is eligible to take the
examination for a master plumber license. - ANSWERTrue
work does not begin within______
days after the date of issue of the permit it shall be invalid. - ANSWER180 days
Relocated mobile homes, when considering the cost of a permit, are considered as -
ANSWERHaving a special rate structure
, When considering the cost of a permit, a part of that cost is ___ dollars per fixture. -
ANSWER$10 per fixture
If your plumbing licensed is expired, you can still do plumbing with permission of the
homeowner if the homeowner has secured a proper plumbing permit. -
ANSWERFalse
An opening in the plumbing drainage system that permits sewer gas to enter an
occupied space is an example of a ___ - ANSWERInsanitary conditions
Plumbing permits are issued only to - ANSWERa. Licensed master plumbers
b. Employees of public utilities
c. Owners of single-family residences
To qualify to take the state examination as a journeyman plumber, a minimum of
________hours of work in the field as a trainee plumber is required. - ANSWER4000
hrs
The Master plumber is responsible for__ - ANSWERa. Making sure trainees or
journeyman under supervision are licensed
b. Removing listed licensees from their registration once that plumber leaves
supervision or employment
Permits are issued only to a licensed master plumber. Which is not an exception to
this rule? - ANSWERConstruction foreman
A single permit is valid for all buildings at a construction site. - ANSWERFalse(one
permit, one building)
Ladders, ramps, or stairways are required in trench excavations that are more
than_____feet deep. - ANSWER4 feet
Ladders, ramps, or stairways used as exits must be located every ______ feet in any
trench that is more than 4 feet deep. - ANSWEREvery 25 feet
Ladder side rails must extend a minimum of ____ feet above the landing or top of the
trench. - ANSWER3 Feet
Ladders must have non-conductive side rails if work will be performed near
equipment or systems using - ANSWERElectricity
All ladders must be inspected before each use for signs of damage or defects. -
ANSWERTrue
The distance that tools and equipment must be kept from the edge of the trench is -
ANSWER2 feet from edge
Pipes______than necessary can result in water not flowing fast enough in
