2025 Latest update IPC Flashcards
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The purpose of this code is to establish _____ standards to provide a reasonable level of safety,
health, property protection, and public welfare. - correct answer ✔✔minimum
(By regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials,
location, operation, and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems.)
Sec. 101.3
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction, or other requirements, the most _____ shall govern. - correct answer
✔✔restrictive
(Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall govern.)
Sec. 102.1
Minor plumbing repairs may be done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system as long as it is not hazardous and is _____. - correct answer ✔✔approved
Sec. 102.4
Where the extent of a referenced standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of
the IPC, the provisions of _____ shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced
standard. - correct answer ✔✔the IPC
Sec. 102.8.2
,Where 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. - correct answer
✔✔modifications
(Provided that special individual reason makes the strict letter of the code impractical; the
modification conforms to the intent and purpose of the code; and it does not lessen the safety
requirements of the code.)
Sec. 105.1
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond _____, stating the _____. - correct
answer ✔✔in writing
reason for disapproval
Sec. 105.2
How many extensions of 180 days may a code official grant on an application for a permit? -
correct answer ✔✔One or more
(Notice an issued permit can only be extended once per Sec. 106.5.4)
Sec. 106.3.3
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be
_____. - correct answer ✔✔valid
(The issuance of a permit shall not be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any
provision of the code or any other ordinance.)
Sec. 106.5.2
Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded,
piping installed, and before any _____ is put in place. - correct answer ✔✔backfill
Sec. 107.2, Item 1
,Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking, firestopping,
draftstopping, and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm, and water distribution piping is
roughed-in, and prior to the installation of _____ or _____ membranes. - correct answer
✔✔wall
ceiling
Sec. 107.2, Item 2
Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place
and properly connected, and the structure is ready for _____. - correct answer ✔✔occupancy
Sec. 107.2, Item 3
The code official shall have the authority to authorize _____ of utility service to the building,
structure, or system regulated by the technical codes in case of emergency, where necessary, to
eliminate an immediate danger to or property. - correct answer ✔✔disconnection
Sec. 108.7.2
A permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses shall be limited as to time of service, but
shall not be permitted for more than _____ days. - correct answer ✔✔180
Sec. 110.1
One-way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative
pressures develop in the piping system. - correct answer ✔✔Air Admittance Valve
(Review the rest of this definition.)
Sec. 202
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the outlet of the
waste pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging. -
correct answer ✔✔Air Gap (Drainage System)
Sec. 202
, A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area. - correct answer
✔✔Area Drain
Sec. 202
A backflow prevention assembly, a backflow prevention device, or other means or method to
prevent backflow into the potable water supply. - correct answer ✔✔Backflow Preventer
(Review the different Backflow definitions.)
Sec. 202
A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub, or shower, including or
excluding a bidet, an emergency floor drain or both. - correct answer ✔✔Bathroom Group
(Such fixtures are located together on the same floor level.)
Sec. 202
Any part of the piping system except a riser, main, or stack. - correct answer ✔✔Branch
Sec. 202
The part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil, waste,
and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30 inches beyond the exterior walls of the
building and conveys the drainage to the building sewer. - correct answer ✔✔Building Drain
(Review the different types of building drains.)
Sec. 202
An access opening in the drainage systems utilized for the removal of obstructions. - correct
answer ✔✔Clearout
Sec. 202
questions well answered graded A+
updated
The purpose of this code is to establish _____ standards to provide a reasonable level of safety,
health, property protection, and public welfare. - correct answer ✔✔minimum
(By regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials,
location, operation, and maintenance or use of plumbing equipment and systems.)
Sec. 101.3
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction, or other requirements, the most _____ shall govern. - correct answer
✔✔restrictive
(Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall govern.)
Sec. 102.1
Minor plumbing repairs may be done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system as long as it is not hazardous and is _____. - correct answer ✔✔approved
Sec. 102.4
Where the extent of a referenced standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of
the IPC, the provisions of _____ shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced
standard. - correct answer ✔✔the IPC
Sec. 102.8.2
,Where 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. - correct answer
✔✔modifications
(Provided that special individual reason makes the strict letter of the code impractical; the
modification conforms to the intent and purpose of the code; and it does not lessen the safety
requirements of the code.)
Sec. 105.1
Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the
intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond _____, stating the _____. - correct
answer ✔✔in writing
reason for disapproval
Sec. 105.2
How many extensions of 180 days may a code official grant on an application for a permit? -
correct answer ✔✔One or more
(Notice an issued permit can only be extended once per Sec. 106.5.4)
Sec. 106.3.3
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be
_____. - correct answer ✔✔valid
(The issuance of a permit shall not be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any
provision of the code or any other ordinance.)
Sec. 106.5.2
Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded,
piping installed, and before any _____ is put in place. - correct answer ✔✔backfill
Sec. 107.2, Item 1
,Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking, firestopping,
draftstopping, and bracing is in place and all sanitary, storm, and water distribution piping is
roughed-in, and prior to the installation of _____ or _____ membranes. - correct answer
✔✔wall
ceiling
Sec. 107.2, Item 2
Final inspection shall be made after the building is complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place
and properly connected, and the structure is ready for _____. - correct answer ✔✔occupancy
Sec. 107.2, Item 3
The code official shall have the authority to authorize _____ of utility service to the building,
structure, or system regulated by the technical codes in case of emergency, where necessary, to
eliminate an immediate danger to or property. - correct answer ✔✔disconnection
Sec. 108.7.2
A permit for temporary equipment, systems and uses shall be limited as to time of service, but
shall not be permitted for more than _____ days. - correct answer ✔✔180
Sec. 110.1
One-way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative
pressures develop in the piping system. - correct answer ✔✔Air Admittance Valve
(Review the rest of this definition.)
Sec. 202
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the outlet of the
waste pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging. -
correct answer ✔✔Air Gap (Drainage System)
Sec. 202
, A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area. - correct answer
✔✔Area Drain
Sec. 202
A backflow prevention assembly, a backflow prevention device, or other means or method to
prevent backflow into the potable water supply. - correct answer ✔✔Backflow Preventer
(Review the different Backflow definitions.)
Sec. 202
A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub, or shower, including or
excluding a bidet, an emergency floor drain or both. - correct answer ✔✔Bathroom Group
(Such fixtures are located together on the same floor level.)
Sec. 202
Any part of the piping system except a riser, main, or stack. - correct answer ✔✔Branch
Sec. 202
The part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil, waste,
and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30 inches beyond the exterior walls of the
building and conveys the drainage to the building sewer. - correct answer ✔✔Building Drain
(Review the different types of building drains.)
Sec. 202
An access opening in the drainage systems utilized for the removal of obstructions. - correct
answer ✔✔Clearout
Sec. 202
