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Welcome to the International Plumbing Code (IPC) quiz! This quiz consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that cover various aspects of plumbing systems, regulations, and codes. Whether you're a student, a plumbing professional, or someone interested in learning more about plumbing practices, this quiz is designed for you!

Challenge yourself and see how well you understand IPC standards with questions that include:

Installation of plumbing systems
Equipment and appliance requirements
Water heater regulations
Pipe sizing and insulation standards

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by TestingPipe42

The provisions of the International Plumbing code are applicable to all of the following except:

Installation of plumbing systems

Vacuum piping

Condensate vacuum collection

A 3-story house

If a section, subsection, sentence, or clause of the code is found to be unconstitutional, such decision shall:

Not affect the validity of the remaining code

Cause the code to be revised

Require the AHJ to enforce it by ordinance

Be adopted at the State level

What is a FOG system?

A plumbing system of not less than 1000 gallons capacity installed in the sanitary system

A plumbing appurtenance that reduces non-petroleum fat by separation

A plumbing system that captures stormwater runoff

A flushing device

Water heaters shall be located to provide ______________ and water temperature not greater than _________ F where domestically used.

Heating, 120 degrees

Elevated work area, 135 degrees

Access, 140 degrees

Aesthetic view, 150 degrees

A 3-story apartment building has mechanical closets containing a gas tankless water heater and an AHU. The door to the closet is a louvered door as the closet is used as a plenum. Will the inspector allow this?

Yes, as long as it's plenum rated

No, water heaters cannot be installed in locations next to air handling machinery in a plenum

No, water heaters require separate installation closets

Yes, the code allows this installation method

Appliances shall be provided with access for service, inspection, and repair without disabling the function of a fire resistance rated assembly, removing permanent construction, or other appliances. Clearances for a level working space shall be ________ inches in length and ________ inches in width.

35, 30

30, 30

25, 35

20, 20

Storage water heaters operating above atmospheric pressure shall be provided with an approved ________________ and ______________, and conform to ANSI Z21.22, and shall not be used as a means of thermal expansion control.

Gravity closing, pressure relief valve

Self closing, pressure & temperature relief valve, or combo valve

Unlevered, temperature valve

Dip tube, electric valve

The water service pipe for a small tenant upfit crosses the building sewer pipe and is sleeved for 5 ft horizontally on both sides of the centerline of the pipe crossing point. Is this an installation allowed by code?

Yes, the piping is sleeved, the separation distance does not apply

No, the piping must be separated by 5 ft of undisturbed earth

Yes, the top of the service pipe is located within 4 ft of the sewer and is 16 inches above the sewer

No, water service piping and sewer piping must always be in separate trenches

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