Rhode Island Journeyman Plumber
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Plumbing Code Regulation SBC-3
State of Rhode Island Plumbing Code is known as:
4' 6" Below Grade
Water Services Shall Be Installed Not Less Than:
Insulated/Heated or Both
Piping installed in exterior walls or areas subject to freezing must:
36" Below Grade
Building Sewers connected to a public sewer shall have a minimum
coverage of:
Under a water heater 6 gallons or greater that is elevated
A safe waste pan shall be installed
2" deep with 2" clearance around heater
A safe waste pan shall be at least
10' undisturbed compacted earth
Water service piping and building drain/sewer shall be separated by:
Water line is installed minimum 12" above sewer line at highest point
Water service separation distance is not required if:
50'
Distance for a septic tank/sewer to a private water supply(well) is:
6"below the roof with an approved fitting
Where frost closure is common an increase in vent size shall take
place:
"V" zone (subject to wave heights in excess of 3')
High Hazard flood zone is:
8.0% Lead
Lead free pipe and fittings contain less than:
110 degrees
Hot water is water at temperature greater than or equal to:
0.2% Lead
, Lead free solder and flux contain no more than
0.5 inches
Strainer plates on drain lines for rodent proofing must have openings:
Two pipe size greater than the pipe passing through it
Sleeves for pipes passing through foundation walls or under footings
shall be:
500'
Travel distance to toilet facilities in merchantile/occupancies are:
300'
Travel distance to toilet facilities in covered malls are:
15"
Water closets, bidets or lavatories shall have a clearance from center
of fixture to wall of:
21"
The required clearance from front of fixture to a wall, door or other
fixture is:
3"
Minimum size floor drains for public laundries or central washing
facilities is:
1 1/2"
Shower waste outlets shall be minimum of:
3"
Minimum size removable strainer for shower compartments are:
.25 inches
Minimum size floor drain strainer opening is:
4 pounds per square foot
Sheet lead shall not weigh less than:
12 ounces per square foot
Sheet copper shall not weigh less than:
67%
Urinals shall not be substituted for more than what percent of water
closets?
120 degrees
Shower and Tub/Shower valves maximum hot water setting is:
140 degrees
Maximum water temperature of a tankless heater or domestic hot
water heater is:
210 degrees 150 psi
Maximum setting of a temperature pressure and relief valve or a
combination thereof is:
Test Exam with Correct Verified and
Well Analyzed Answers Graded A+
Plumbing Code Regulation SBC-3
State of Rhode Island Plumbing Code is known as:
4' 6" Below Grade
Water Services Shall Be Installed Not Less Than:
Insulated/Heated or Both
Piping installed in exterior walls or areas subject to freezing must:
36" Below Grade
Building Sewers connected to a public sewer shall have a minimum
coverage of:
Under a water heater 6 gallons or greater that is elevated
A safe waste pan shall be installed
2" deep with 2" clearance around heater
A safe waste pan shall be at least
10' undisturbed compacted earth
Water service piping and building drain/sewer shall be separated by:
Water line is installed minimum 12" above sewer line at highest point
Water service separation distance is not required if:
50'
Distance for a septic tank/sewer to a private water supply(well) is:
6"below the roof with an approved fitting
Where frost closure is common an increase in vent size shall take
place:
"V" zone (subject to wave heights in excess of 3')
High Hazard flood zone is:
8.0% Lead
Lead free pipe and fittings contain less than:
110 degrees
Hot water is water at temperature greater than or equal to:
0.2% Lead
, Lead free solder and flux contain no more than
0.5 inches
Strainer plates on drain lines for rodent proofing must have openings:
Two pipe size greater than the pipe passing through it
Sleeves for pipes passing through foundation walls or under footings
shall be:
500'
Travel distance to toilet facilities in merchantile/occupancies are:
300'
Travel distance to toilet facilities in covered malls are:
15"
Water closets, bidets or lavatories shall have a clearance from center
of fixture to wall of:
21"
The required clearance from front of fixture to a wall, door or other
fixture is:
3"
Minimum size floor drains for public laundries or central washing
facilities is:
1 1/2"
Shower waste outlets shall be minimum of:
3"
Minimum size removable strainer for shower compartments are:
.25 inches
Minimum size floor drain strainer opening is:
4 pounds per square foot
Sheet lead shall not weigh less than:
12 ounces per square foot
Sheet copper shall not weigh less than:
67%
Urinals shall not be substituted for more than what percent of water
closets?
120 degrees
Shower and Tub/Shower valves maximum hot water setting is:
140 degrees
Maximum water temperature of a tankless heater or domestic hot
water heater is:
210 degrees 150 psi
Maximum setting of a temperature pressure and relief valve or a
combination thereof is:
