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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
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
Unfired hot water storage tanks shall be insulated to:
R13.5
R10.6
R12.5
R30
Water service piping shall not be less than _____ inches in diameter.
0.5 inch
1.25 inch
0.75 inch
5/8 inch
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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