Sample Questions Part I Plumbing Code
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Continuous vent - Answer-A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it
connects
Storm water drainage piping - Answer-A piping system designed to control and convey
excess ground water to a suitable location
Private sewage disposal system - Answer-When no public sewer intended to serve any
lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such a lot or
premises, drainage piping from the building shall be connected to
__________________________.
Fixture unit - Answer-A unit which is equivalent to the flow rate of one (1) cubic foot of
water per minute or 7.5 gpm of water
Water tight - Answer-Roof joint shall be
Lavatory - Answer-A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes
called wash basin
Excessive water pressure - Answer-A condition in the distribution system where it could
damage or create condition that will damage components of the distribution system or
create a nuisance is termed as ________________
Stack - Answer-The vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
Back pressure - Answer-Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric
pressure
Health officer - Answer-No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first
approved by the __________________
Plumbing system - Answer-All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures
and their traps complete with their connection
3/8 inch - Answer-The minimum diameter size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is
_______
36 hours - Answer-Request for inspection by the master plumber to the administrative
authority is required to be made in advance at least before the work to be tested
, Air gap drainage - Answer-The vertical distance that waste travels through open air
between the waste pipe and the indirect waste receptor is _________________
Branch interval - Answer-A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is
equal to each floor level or storey in a building but are always at least eight-feet
intervals
Continuous waste - Answer-A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to
its trap is called
Rain water - Answer-Storm water is ___________________
Bushing - Answer-A pipe used to reduce the size of an opening is called
8 psi - Answer-The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing
flush tank supplies shall be
Gutter - Answer-A piece of chemical fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood
over which water is expected to run is called
10 ft - Answer-Support anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of
Fittings and adaptors - Answer-When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping,
the specific transition intended shall be made with approved ________________
Rough piping inspection - Answer-The inspection of a gas piping system prior to
covering or concealing such pipe is called
Copper tube brazed - Answer-Copper tubing used for water piping under concrete slabs
within a building shall be
60 psi - Answer-The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the outlet 40 ft
above the meter, the static water pressure would be approximately
10 gal/min - Answer-The water demand for shower head per day is
6 inches - Answer-Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the
extreme overflow level of the fixture is at least
5.00 - Answer-The minimum plumbing permit charge for one unit is
Storm sewer - Answer-A drainage pipe used to carry main of surface water, cooling
water and similar liquid waste is
Vents - Answer-Expansion joints shall be acceptable except in piping for
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Continuous vent - Answer-A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it
connects
Storm water drainage piping - Answer-A piping system designed to control and convey
excess ground water to a suitable location
Private sewage disposal system - Answer-When no public sewer intended to serve any
lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such a lot or
premises, drainage piping from the building shall be connected to
__________________________.
Fixture unit - Answer-A unit which is equivalent to the flow rate of one (1) cubic foot of
water per minute or 7.5 gpm of water
Water tight - Answer-Roof joint shall be
Lavatory - Answer-A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes
called wash basin
Excessive water pressure - Answer-A condition in the distribution system where it could
damage or create condition that will damage components of the distribution system or
create a nuisance is termed as ________________
Stack - Answer-The vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
Back pressure - Answer-Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric
pressure
Health officer - Answer-No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first
approved by the __________________
Plumbing system - Answer-All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures
and their traps complete with their connection
3/8 inch - Answer-The minimum diameter size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is
_______
36 hours - Answer-Request for inspection by the master plumber to the administrative
authority is required to be made in advance at least before the work to be tested
, Air gap drainage - Answer-The vertical distance that waste travels through open air
between the waste pipe and the indirect waste receptor is _________________
Branch interval - Answer-A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is
equal to each floor level or storey in a building but are always at least eight-feet
intervals
Continuous waste - Answer-A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to
its trap is called
Rain water - Answer-Storm water is ___________________
Bushing - Answer-A pipe used to reduce the size of an opening is called
8 psi - Answer-The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing
flush tank supplies shall be
Gutter - Answer-A piece of chemical fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood
over which water is expected to run is called
10 ft - Answer-Support anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of
Fittings and adaptors - Answer-When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping,
the specific transition intended shall be made with approved ________________
Rough piping inspection - Answer-The inspection of a gas piping system prior to
covering or concealing such pipe is called
Copper tube brazed - Answer-Copper tubing used for water piping under concrete slabs
within a building shall be
60 psi - Answer-The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the outlet 40 ft
above the meter, the static water pressure would be approximately
10 gal/min - Answer-The water demand for shower head per day is
6 inches - Answer-Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the
extreme overflow level of the fixture is at least
5.00 - Answer-The minimum plumbing permit charge for one unit is
Storm sewer - Answer-A drainage pipe used to carry main of surface water, cooling
water and similar liquid waste is
Vents - Answer-Expansion joints shall be acceptable except in piping for
