M. P. Chapter 8 zoning areas
The first inspection is generally made of a residential plumbing job ________. A. At the completion of the rough-in B. After the drywall is installed C. When the inspector has time D. When the plumbing permit is issued
A. At the completion of the rough-in Pg.
Plumbing installations must be inspected ________. A. Before the pipes in the wall are covered B. Before the fixtures are installed C. After the water supply piping is extended inside the foundation D. Before the water heater is installed
A. Before the pipes in the wall are covered
The first model code to gain National recognition was the ________. A. Hoover code B. Boca basic building code C. Icbo plumbing code D. Uniform plumbing code
A. Hoover code Pg. 123
The international residential code for one and two family dwellings was developed by the ________. A. International Code Council B. International Conference of building officials C. Building officials and code administrators International,Inc D. Southern building code Congress International, Inc
A. International Code Council Pg. 123
If building officials cannot agree with the plumber about how a job should be done, the officials have authority to turn the case over to a _______ who will take Court action to stop work on the job. A. Prosecuting attorney B. Building Commissioner C. Police officer D. Judge
A. Prosecuting attorney Pg. 122
What does ANSI stand for?
American National Standards Institute
What does ASTM stand for?
American Society for testing and materials
The tools and materials required to test a piping system are furnished by the __________. A. Plumbing inspector B. Plumber C. General contractor D. Building owner
B. Plumber Pg. 124
Which of the following is not likely to be included in the local plumbing code? A. Vent design requirements B. Requirements for location of traps C. Minimum distance of buildings from the street D. Inspection and test procedures
C. Minimum distance of buildings from the street Pg.124
The basic purpose for establishing plumbing codes is to ________. A. Standardized pipe and fittings B. Standardized fixtures C. Protect the health and safety of the people D. Provide example codes that can be locally adopted
C. Protect the health and safety of the people
Laws that control the quality of materials fuel systems, Etc, are known as ________. A. Zoning law B. Plumbing code C. building codes D. design codes
C. building codes Pg.119
Well written plumbing codes generally contain information about ________. A. Quality of materials B. Size of pipe and fitting C. Plumbing fixture requirements D. All of the above
D. All of the above Quality of materials , Size of pipe and fitting , Plumbing fixture requirements Pg. 124
Building codes control _________. A. Quality of work B. Quality of materials C. Loads that can structural systems must support D. All of the above
D. All of the above Quality of work, Quality of materials, Loads that can structural systems must support
Plumbing codes generally include requirements for _________. A. Size of events B. Pipe joints C. Storm drains D. All of the above
D. All of the above Size of events, Pipe joints, Storm drains Pg.124
Purpose of model plumbing codes is to __________. A. Standardized pipe and fittings B. Standardized fixtures C. Protect the health and safety of the people D. Provide example codes that can be locally adopted
D. Provide example codes that can be locally adopted
Regulations that control the type of structures that can be built in a given area are known as _________. A. Building designs B. Plumbing codes C. Architectural codes D. Zoning laws
D. Zoning laws Pg. 119
The national plumbing code is the basis for all plumbing codes adopted in the United States.
False Model codes are the basis for all plumbing codes adopted in the United States. Pg. 123
The water supply piping from the main to the water meter must be inspected before installation of the water supply piping and begin inside of a building.
False Once you have a permit, you have the go-ahead to start the job.
Plumbing codes are part of zoning law.
False Plumbing and electrical codes are frequently separate from building code and zoning laws because the installation and inspection personnel must be specifically trained. Pg. 119
Testing and inspection procedures are typically not included in the plumbing code.
False Testing and inspection procedures are typically included in the plumbing code.
To obtain a building permit, a licensed plumber contractor needs only to submit an application to the appropriate building officials.
False To obtain a building permit, the contractor must submit two copies of the plans and specifications to the building inspector, along with the applicant for a building permit, a plumbing permit, an electrical permit, and a heating and venting permit, as well as other permits as required. Pg. 120
Identify three groups of people who are involved in plumbing code development.
Government, plumbing contractors, Health officials, manufacturers, plumbers.
The ___________ code was the first Model plumbing code developed in the United States.
Hoover
A(n) _______ permit is issued when a structure has passed all final inspections.
Occupancy
NSF International was formerly known as the national __________ Foundation.
Sanitation
CISPI stands for the cast-iron _________ Institute.
Soilpipe
Why were Model plumbing codes developed?
To give a general model for cities to build there own codes upon.
A Building Commissioner may be responsible for code enforcement.
True Pg.
Enforcement of plumbing code is the responsibilities of local government.
True Pg.
One of the sections commonly found in plumbing codes gives definitions of terms used in the code.
True Pg.
The quality and sizes of materials permitted are generally identify in the plumbing code.
True Pg.
Plumbing and electrical codes are frequently separate from building codes.
True Pg. 119
Inspection stickers in different colors are typically used by Plumbing inspectors to indicate "approval" or "disapproval" of the installation.
True Pg. 122
Land use is controlled by _________ laws.
Zoning
