Building drain Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Z-51 Written Exam Questions and Complete Solutions In a steam turbine, what is the function of a Kingsbury thrust bearing? A) Maintain first stage steam pressure. B) Compensate for coupling misalignment. C) Adjust shaft torque at start up. D) Maintain axial positioning of the rotor shaft. - Answer: D) Maintain axial positioning of the rotor shaft. The ratio of actual pressure of water pressure in the atmosphere to the saturated pressure of given temperature is A) partial pressure....

What is the minimum size of a water meter and service piping in inches for a water supply system of 34 fixture units with a maximum developed length of 200 feet. The water pressure of the system is 35 psi. - Answer- 1 Table AP201.1 What is the minimum sized trap that can be used for the drainage system of a bathtub (with or without shower head and/or whirlpool attachments)? - Answer- 1.5 Table P3201.7 A water heater pan drain must extend full-size and terminate over a suitably locat...

If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must you do? - Discard the mortar What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting new tiles? - 24-48 Hours How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? - 24 Hours Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils having compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5 tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical examples of: - Type-B Soils If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series ...

What occurs when a pathogen grows within the body? 1. Food intoxication. 2. Fungal contamination. 3. Parasite. 4. Food infection. 4 Food infection and food intoxication develop in different ways. Food infection occurs when the pathogen develops within the body. Hepatitis A is an example of an infection. An employee has nasal discharge. What is the appropriate response? 1. Exclude the employee from the premises. 2. Send the employee to the doctor. 3. Monitor the employee to make s...

The inspector is not required to determine ____ ___ of any system or component. - Answer- -Years of age -Life expectancy -Make model Horizontal waste pipe should slope ____ inch per foot - Answer- 1/4" per foot if < 3 inch pipe. 1/8" per foot if > or = to 3 inch pipe Drip screed - Answer- Also called weep screed. Used at the base/bottom of stucco walls to release moisture. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - Answer- Used for Backflow Prevention. Lawn Irrigation systems: install...

12" - Answer- A foundation drain shall extend past the outside edge of the footing at least how far? 3/8" - Answer- A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness? contacting the local utility companies - Answer- Which is the first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work? conducting test borings - Answer- Before excavating for a new building, how shoul...

Fixture connections which may be served through access panels are considered - correct answer Accessible The part of the lowest piping of a drainage system, which recieves the discharge from the soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to a point 2 feet outside the building wall is a - correct answer Building drain A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it connects is a - correct answer Continuous vent A vent which also s...

Fiduciary Representation - ANSWER - Trust and confidence - Best interests - Loyalty 5 Ds of Role Clarity - ANSWER 1. Discuss 2. Determine 3. Document 4. Disclose 5. Do Must disclose in writing - ANSWER - the nature of services provided - whether professional has entered into representation relationship with other party - any conflicts of interest - any other facts that may influence consumers decision to proceed with relationship made to clarify and provide proof of undertandin...

Branch Interval A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or more in developed length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a drainage stack. Measurements are taken down the stack from the highest horizontal branch connection. Building Drain that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 30" meter ...

An air conditioning technician is working in the basement of a large B37public building. The technician notices several unsafe and dangerous conditions. Of the following conditions that are noticed, which is the most dangerous and should be reported immediately? A: Gas leaking from a cracked pipe B: An open sewer drain connection C: The basement is unlighted D: None of these are the technician's business - correct answer A: Gas leaking from a cracked pipe A service techni...