Rhode Island Journeyman Plumber Exam 2025
ANSWERS|ORIGINAL|SCORE A|COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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:
ANSWERS|ORIGINAL|SCORE A|COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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:
